Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone: What Does that Mean to You?
The mission of Gracie Barra is Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone. But what does that really mean, and how can you live out that mission in your school and in your community? …
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White Belt – The Most exciting Time In Your Jiu-jitsu
I was speaking with a senior GB Black-Belt from Brazil about what it was like to teach a class of black and brown belts. I expected the senior black belt to …
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The Virtue of Personal Growth
Your journey as a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner is one of transformation. It is a personal process where you are responsible for making decisions that direct you on your journey. Each decision …
4 Advanced Guard Sweeps
There are many different grappling arts – Sambo, Wrestling, Judo – but what makes Brazilian jiu-jitsu unique is the development of the guard game. Sweeps enable the person on the bottom …
Instagram and Your GB School
We know that social media is a fairly simple and inexpensive way to reach your current students, as well as spread the word about Gracie Barra to prospective students and …
GB Interview with Prof. Dave Ogden of Gracie Barra Clermont
“The opportunity to serve and mentor others and be someone who can make a difference in the lives of people you touch.” Prof. Dave Ogden This week Gracie Barra Blog brings …
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Eating Well is Jiu-Jitsu: The 'Superfood' Goji Berry
The superfoods are, more than ever, present in the lives of those who value a healthy life-style. Being healthy is already like a routine. And the more, the better. In …
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Gracie Barra Women : Prof. Ana Laura Cordeiro
Gracie Barra recognizes Gracie Barra Women training in GB Schools all over the world. How do we build the women student members in our Gracie Barra schools? What are the challenges and …
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Tools to Build Your School: The Adult Belt System and Attendance Cards
The foundation of the Gracie Barra Method includes such aspects as GB Curriculum and GB Class Structure. Building up from there we have very tangible and practical aspects, including the …
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The Turtle Top – An Advanced Jiu-jitsu Position – Part 1
Once bjj students get to the purple belt and above, they must deal with the turtle position much more often. Why? 1) After a few years of experience opponents are no …
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