Self defense vs. sports bjj : How Important is Self Defense Training in BJJ?
Visit any bjj internet forum and there most certainly will be a debate on learning jiu-jitsu for the street / self defence vs. learning pure sports jiu-jitsu. Grandmaster Helio Gracie himself …
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2015 – The milestone of a new ERA to Gracie Barra
Last month, Master Carlos Gracie Jr. received the red and white belt, 8th degree. Here is a journey of life exclusively dedicated to Jiu-Jitsu, to the confederations and of course, …
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Founder of GB, Master Carlos Gracie Jr., has a new belt
Last weekend (April 24 and 25th), Campinas, Brazil, held the second edition of the GB Conference in the country. The team, founded in 1986 and with more than 200 school …
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What Should I Work On? Part 2
In a previous blog article What Should I Work On?, I wrote about what a first year student of bjj should work on. Of course you attend class and learn the …
What Should I Work On?
What Should I Work On? A student question to a black belt Students of bjj must attend class regularly to be exposed to all of the techniques in bjj. The best …
6 Great Ways to Get Information About BJJ
For those of us who can’t get enough information and discussion about bjj, there are numerous great resources for the bjj addict to satisfy their hunger. 1) Bjj Podcasts For …
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How much can jiu-jitsu change your life?
Most people entering the gentle art have no idea how much this sport can help them to achieve in their lives. At first, the desire to learn how to self-defend …
Jiu-jitsu as a treatment for cancer – go and win!
What differentiates the fights on the mats from the fights of life? In fact, nothing. Every day, even when we are not wearing the kimono, we do battle, whether it …
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THE BJJ FIGHTERS' REALITY IN BRAZIL
Not so long ago, many people would see jiu-jitsu as an elitist and predominantly male sport. The most important events were – in general – held on Brazilian soil, with …
Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: The importance of training instructors
With jiu-jitsu being spread around the world, the mats have gained ground and the gentle art, even more fans. Thousands of students, championships and new graduations are held constantly. How …
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