GB Interview: Braulio Estima Makes the IBJJ Hall of Fame
He is known as the beast of BJJ. From creative submissions, to undoubted wins over tough opponents, Prof. Braulio Estima has made it to the top echelon of the BJJ …
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Jiu-Jitsu World Championship 2014 – The confirmation of GB Tradition in Tournaments
Last weekend was not just any other one in the Jiu-Jitsu world. Closing the month of May (29, 30, 31) and getting started with the second semester (June 1st), we …
Making It Happen: #1 place at the IBJJF Team Ranking
This week our team was crowned with the #1 place at the IBJJF Team Ranking. Watching Master Carlos Gracie Jr. walk up that stage to receive the award on behalf …
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BJJ Lifestyle: Off Season Activities
After drilling it out for weeks in the gym and trying to get back in shape and ready for the big show. Regardless what those are, you are still doing …
21 Days to Better Jiu-Jitsu: Talking About Drills
Practice does not make perfect, it makes “better.” We cannot stress how important drilling is. But the practice is nought without being mindful about the drill. Drilling on the mats, …
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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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Owning the European Championships!
Gracie Barra is Off to a Great Start in 2013! Congratulations! Here are some photos from the recently concluded European Championships! Call me a fanboy, but having the photos …
Gracie Barra wins 2012 Europeans in Portugal!
Congratulations, GB Team! Now all of us are BJJ European Champions, after winning the Adult Championship among schools, last Sunday in Lisbon, Portugal. GB scored 71 points, nine points ahead …
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