My Favorite Quote on Jiu-jitsu by Master Carlos Gracie Jr.
Many Gracie Barra instructors like Head Instructor Marcio Feitosa – a multiple time World Bjj Champion – tell how they would enjoy sitting around the side of the mat after …
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Gracie Barra Training Etiquette
With the new year 2016 upon us and students are returning to the academy after a holiday of relaxation, hopefully renewed and ready to roll. Read also:5 Ways to Eat …
Why Did You Start To Train Jiu-jitsu?
I am always interested to ask new students who show up to try a jiu-jitsu class the question: “So what made you decide to try Brazilian jiu-jitsu?” There are a million …
When Should You Start Rolling?
The Gracie Barra Method introduces new students in the Fundamentals program to live training through “Positional” or “Specific” sparring. That is live sparring that is confined to a specific position with a simple set of objectives. Ex. pass the guard / defend the guard and sweep or submit.
Building Your GB Community: The Power of Social Media
Communities do not develop instantly – there is no magic bean or instant option available. Instead, they grow from dedication, attention, and shared goals. Webster’s Dictionary defines community in …
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Jiu-Jitsu: A Lifelong Lesson
Your school calendar likely includes classes that range from GBK to classes for community members to GB³ offerings. These account for hours – even minutes – in your weekly schedule. While your calendar might just reflect these time slots, your GB School classes overflow into future weeks, months, and even years. This is because teaching GB Jiu-Jitsu is not just about the individual classes each week. It is about teaching Jiu-Jitsu for life.
Is the pre-championship anxiety something normal?
For a high quality jiu-jitsu, it is necessary to keep up – not only with the attendance records, but also with the physical and psychological preparation, prior to major championships. …
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Reaching the Highest Level: Be Inspiring
We know we must welcome our students, and prospective students, through the door every time. We have to reach them on a personable level, where they feel valued as an individual. We also have to be knowledgeable about Jiu-Jitsu so that we continue to build that sense of trust and value of Gracie Barra training. And as we piece all of these principles together we need to apply the final principal: Be Inspiring
Let's Play Ball… Magid Hage Style!
Professor Magid Hage’s Famous Baseball Choke Baseball has been dubbed America’s favorite past time and one thing is for sure, the moniker has crept into the world of Brazilian …
Eating Well is Jiu-Jitsu: Thermogenic Foods
The new ‘fever’ in the gyms (since a few years ago) is the thermogenic supplements. Those ones that promise to dry your fat, improve the muscles definition and keep the …
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