10 Questions with Lucio “Lagarto” Rodrigues
BE HAPPY AND ENJOY THIS SHORT PHASE THAT WE CALL LIFE.” Lucio “Lagarto” Rodrigues (“Lagarto”which means Lizard in Portuguese) is a well-known Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Master Carlos …
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My Guard Doesn't Work!
The BJJ guard is as essential in learning Jiu-Jitsu as breathing is to a human being. You need to master it. It has to be automatic! It has to be …
GB Weekly Training Plan for 11/10 – 11/16
GB WTP Week 09 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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GB NEWS: Master Worlds – Gracie Barra took home 1st place as a team.
Rigorous training, along with phenomenal instruction is key. The IBJJF Master Worlds took place this past weekend and Gracie Barra took home 1st place as a team. There were many …
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Position Before Submission
3 Ways this advice can help your submission game. This is one of the pieces of jiu-jitsu wisdom that is communicated to new students at the bjj academy early in …
It Happened at GB: GB Cedar Park – Make a difference in the world
What are you doing to make a difference in the world? What is your way to help people? Professor Fabio chose make a difference and give the world his best. …
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5 Unwritten Rules of Bjj Etiquette
Many bjj training academies may have a list of rules of the academy posted on the wall for the safety of the students and the harmonious atmosphere of the academy. Just …
Just Do it!
The Power of Doing So Nike has had the tagline for the past 3 decades. It has proven to be very effective. Those 3 powerful words sum up one of …
What Our Self-Image Can Do To Our BJJ
Thinking about Quitting BJJ? Before you do? Read on! What is Your Self-Image? Remember the time when you were just a little boy who enjoyed make-believe games? Where you wrapped …
4 Ways to be a Good Partner in Bjj Class
The majority of the time in any bjj class, you will be working together with a training partner. During the technique portion of the class you will drill the techniques demonstrated …