Leg Locks – 3 Important Points
One of the somewhat controversial debates in the bjj world is the subject of leg locks in training. In many bjj academies, lesser attention is given to leg locks than …
Reasons that anyone can still catch up with BJJ
I was having coffee with a buddy of mine that I have been trying to get into BJJ for quite a long time now. It seems that he needs BJJ. …
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GB Weekly Training Plan for 02/23 – 03/01
GB WTP Week 08 Since 1986 Gracie Barra has been shattering records, innovating and contributing to the expansion and professionalization of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We are a worldwide community of Jiu-Jitsu practitioners …
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Off the Gym: Competition Blues
How much pride do you have in your game? How much trust have you put into your training for you to make it to the big leagues? Are you ready to …
Victories of the weekend: GB PAN KIDS 2015
♫ Uh é Gracie Barra Aha Uhu… Uh é Gracie Barra Aha Uhu…! ♫♫ Uh é Gracie Barra Aha Uhu… Uh é Gracie Barra Aha Uhu…! ♫♫ Uh é Gracie …
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Love on the Mat: Having a Romantic Relationship in the Academy
“Love is like a virus and can happen anytime, anywhere” – Maya Angelou If Maya Angelou is right, which I’m pretty sure she is…then its possible to find yourself to …
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The Inspiration You Get From a New Stripe or Belt
It is a cliche of martial arts that many practitioners say “I don’t care about belts!”. Their point is valid: your training should primarily be about having fun and acquiring skills. …
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GB Weekly Training Plan for 02/09 – 02/15
GB WTP Week 06 Since 1986 Gracie Barra has been shattering records, innovating and contributing to the expansion and professionalization of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We are a worldwide community of Jiu-Jitsu practitioners …
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Look Mom…No Hands! A Great Drill to Develop Your Open Guard
One of the students in my bjj academy had recently injured one of his hands and was forced to miss several days of training. When he returned, he had a hand …
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GB Weekly Training Plan for 02/02 – 02/08
GB WTP Week 05 Since 1986 Gracie Barra has been shattering records, innovating and contributing to the expansion and professionalization of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We are a worldwide community of Jiu-Jitsu practitioners …
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