Don't Overlook This Important Part of Your Jiu-jitsu!
Many of the articles that I write for Gracie Barra originate from conversations and questions that take place in the school. Several completely new students showed up to class and the …
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5 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Bjj
Very often, I get the question from students: “I feel like my progress is slow. How can I get better faster?” Good question and one that does not have a quick …
Prevent the 7 Most Common Injuries Experienced in Jiu Jitsu
An Ounce of Prevention There is a much-quoted phrase: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In terms of our schools, this can be translated to: the …
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GB² and GB³: What’s the Difference?
If the curriculum structure is practically identical, what makes these two curriculum levels different? And why do we need different approaches beyond the beginner level? The Differences The GB² Program …
30 years – Keeping the Legacy Alive
30 years ago, the first Gracie Barra school in the world was established. Created by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. – son of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu creator – Gracie Barra would …
2016 – New Years Resolutions
Many people roll their eyes when someone makes a grand proclamation about their “New Years Resolutions”. New gym memberships spike when those who have several weeks of holiday indulgence resolve to …
The GBK Program: Serving the Needs of Our Youngest Students
Specifically designed for those students who are between the ages of 3 and 15, the GBK Program adapts the GB Method to specifically fit the training needs of youth. As …
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GB Program Structure: The Bigger Picture
The ICP5 describes in detail the 7 essential components of the Gracie Barra Method. In summary, these 7 components include (beginning with the foundation): GB Program Structure GB Curriculum GB …
The Role of Goal Setting at Gracie Barra
In the ICP5 we walk through the Gracie Barra Leadership Development Framework, and one of the first building blocks of this is Goal Setting. Your ability as a leader within …
The Purple Belt in Bjj
The rank of purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu is the mark of a serious student. In last night’s class I taught, there were 3 purple belts, all of whom have been training …