Things to Look Out for When Signing up for Any Martial Arts School
The McDojo phenomenon has been plaguing the world of Martial Arts for quite some time now. Be warned. The phenomenon is very true. Let us first define what makes a …
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"But, What If He/She Does This?”: Why This is a Good Question in BJJ
If you were to ask many bjj professors what are their pet peeves in teaching a bjj class, the answer will soon come up:“I show the student a technique and …
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Question Authority: Why you need to ask your instructors questions about your bjj.
At nearly every bjj seminar I attend, the instructor (often a famous bjj competitor passing through my city) allocates some time at the end of the seminar for any and …
GB NEWS: GB Trip Diary
On September 14th, some of the most renowned GB black belts will be arriving in Florianopolis, Brazil, where they will spend two weeks with Master Carlos Gracie Jr. With this …
Info for Newbies on Keeping Training Sessions Safe for Your Training Partner
It is better to be safe than sorry. And we can all be certain that accidents do happen in bjj, but there are ways of preventing injuries and keeping our …
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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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ICP4 REVISITED: Is It Worth It?
It’s the event that Gracie Barra leaders have been toiling and spending endless hours preparing for. It’s the ICP4. And most may not know this but the ICP4 is designed …
GB Events: The Feelings of Brotherhood – European 2014
Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming. John Wooden Everyone left for Portugal determined to unify the GB TEAM …
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Giving Effective Feedback as a GB Instructor
Knowing How to Give Effective Feedback is Essential As instructors, we have a tremendous potential to shape our students’ experiences in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and to have a positive impact on …
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