NEW E-BOOK: ANTI-BULLYING PROGRAM
There is no question about it: bullying is a real problem in communities. And there is also no question that Gracie Barra has developed a strong, effective program to counteract the …
GB Techniques: The Spider Guard
This week, Gracie Barra studies the Spider Guard – a powerful defensive and offensive position in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. There are a number of variations of grips and perhaps more sweeps can …
Fundamental to the Gentle Art: Be Welcoming
Look back and think of those people who first introduced you to Jiu-Jitsu. Think of the individuals who helped you to embrace Gracie Barra – and who positively influenced your …
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GB Feature School : Gracie Barra Surrey, Canada
This week at Gracie Barra we feature an interview with GB Prof. Yang and Coach Kevin of the new Gracie Barra of Surrey, BC in Canada. “Jiu Jitsu is FOR …
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Improving the Training Experience: The GB Uniform for Kids
The GBK program is built from an interweaving of building blocks. These blocks include those that range from the GBK Curriculum, the GBK Program Structure, and the GBK Class Structure …
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Single Best Piece Of Training Advice
One of the curious things about new bjj students is that many of the students feel that they are the ONLY student in the class who is struggling to learn …
The Choke – 5 Advanced Strangles
This week, Gracie Barra brings you some Advanced Chokes to try in your game. Grandmaster Helio Gracie preferred the choke over the armlock – especially against a larger opponent. He said that …
Adding New Positions To Your Jiu-Jitsu
There are so many positions in bjj (especially the sports aspect training in the kimono) that students should try to see if it is a fit for their game. Many will …
5 techniques demonstrated by Gracie Barra Black Belts
This week Gracie Barra brings you some technique videos from the Half Guard Bottom Position. In the last several years, the use and development of the half guard in competition …
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Applying Principles To Your Jiu-jitsu
Most of us start our learning jiu-jitsu by focusing on developing our sports specific jiu-jitsu muscles and conditioning and learning the basic techniques. Especially during the blue belt period of learning …