5 Unconventional Guards that People Love or Hate!
Jiu-Jitsu practitioners are always adding new techniques to their arsenal. Sometimes they even create their own techniques. The guard is arguably the most important part of BJJ. Closed, and open …
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5 Extra Things That You Can Do to Help Your BJJ
What can I do outside of the regular jiu-jitsu classes to maximize my progress?1) Green Smoothies Athletes having to eat well is not exactly news to most students of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. …
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The ABC’s of Jiu-Jitsu
Jiu-Jitsu can be overwhelming to a newcomer. There is so much to know and be mindful of when training. Hopefully simplifying things to the ABC’s can help newcomers. “A” is …
The 5 Expressions of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Have you ever thought about how Brazilian jiu-jitsu has many different facets depending on the situation in which one uses the art? The techniques and principles may be the same, but …
No-Gi BJJ: Half Guard Pass Taking the Back
“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” With the end of the year approaching and with one of the most …
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Video Lesson straight from Brazil: transitioning from top 1/2 guard to the back
“Everything is hard before it is easy” Normally, when we stabilize on top half guard, the first thing that comes to mind is to pass the guard. This is the basic approach …
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Interview: Braulio Estima on his Upcoming Match!
Prof. Braulio Speaks about his Bout in Metamoris Pro As what we’ve promised, we’re putting Professor Braulio back in the pages of Gracie Barra. More than a week ago, …
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Learn how to pass the Deep Half Guard with Professor Philipe Della Monica
A few months ago we launched a mini-course on youtube where Gracie Barra Saddleback Professor Philipe Della Monica taught a Deep Half Guard Series. Many people wanted to know how …
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5 or 6 Jiu-Jitsu tips for you to apply a perfect helicopter sweep
Professor Flavio Almeida teaches, in GB Dana Point, an amazing sweep coming from the butterfly guard. Check it out in the video below, and, if you can, drop a comment …
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