The Arm Lock Hunter – 5 Black Belt Tips on Submitting the Arm Bar
I spent several years training with a black belt who was an expert in the straight arm lock. He trained at the original Gracie Barra in Rio de Janeiro and picked …
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Risk Management to Build and Grow Your School
Risk management is an important component when building and growing your school. While most people understand that accidents happen and there are no 100% guarantees when it comes to risks, …
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Great Holiday Gifts for the BJJ Lovers
The holiday season is almost upon us and for a Bjj fanatic’s loved ones, they may wonder what to get them for Xmas? What warms the heart of the student of …
The Guard – 6 Building Blocks for Your Guard
Often when discussions of different grappling styles come up – sambo, judo, catch wrestling etc – we are reminded that many key techniques in bjj are also contained in these …
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Big Guy Jiu-jitsu – A Word for the Heavyweights
Brazilian jiu-jitsu caught the attention of the world when 175lbs. Royce Gracie defeated larger, stronger opponents in the earliest days of the UFC. Jiu-jitsu has always been synonymous with a smaller person …
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How To Submit: 3 Different Strategies
Submissions are everyone’s favourite part of jiu-jitsu. There are few highlight videos of posture in the guard or guard retention. Submission is King! Have you ever thought about the different submission strategies …
Building an Inspiring, Safe and Welcoming Gracie Barra School – Guidelines and Suggestions
If you are reading this, you have a very important role at Gracie Barra. You have the responsibility of representing our legacy and bring the art of Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu …
Bjj For The Over 40 Student
A very common question on internet message boards devoted to bjj is “I’m 40-something years of age…is it too late for me to start bjj?” The short answer is “No!” In …
5 Things to Drill in Bjj
It is no secret that many of the top competitors are strong believers in drilling techniques in bjj. One multiple time World BJJ Champion said that he believed 60% of …
Bjj Tournaments: Do You Have a Gameplan to Prepare?
At last nights class where I was guest instructor in the academy (with no black belt head instructor) several of the students were asking about preparing for an upcoming competition. …
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