GB Weekly Training Plan for 02/02 – 02/08
GB WTP Week 05 Since 1986 Gracie Barra has been shattering records, innovating and contributing to the expansion and professionalization of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We are a worldwide community of Jiu-Jitsu practitioners …
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A Great Training Method For Your Takedowns
Many bjj students also supplement their training with judo, and many bjj blackbelts also hold advanced ranks in judo. During my last training trip to Gracie Barra in Rio de Janeiro, …
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GB Weekly Training Plan for 01/26 – 02/01
GB WTP Week 04 Since 1986 Gracie Barra has been shattering records, innovating and contributing to the expansion and professionalization of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We are a worldwide community of Jiu-Jitsu practitioners …
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What changed from the "old school era" to today's jiu-jitsu?
Those who lived the old days of Brazilian jiu-jitsu know that much has changed. We are not referring only to the changes of the sport’s image among the society, but …
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Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: What should a white belt learn to be a good black belt in the future?
White belt, the excitement phase, where the control of force is far away from being part of the gentle art beginner’s life. Hours watching video classes of elaborate techniques in …
What is Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone?
Another year is over and with it many achievements, training and realizations. Our GB family, as usual, remained within what we aim for our team: a constantly evolution to take …
Are You Ready For Your Blue belt?
An Instructors Opinion After a student has been training for at least a year they have started to look pretty good on the mats. No longer making newbie mistakes like …
GB Weekly Training Plan for 01/12 – 01/18
GB WTP Week 02 Since 1986 Gracie Barra has been shattering records, innovating and contributing to the expansion and professionalization of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We are a worldwide community of Jiu-Jitsu practitioners …
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Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Why we "shake" before a fight? Is it fear or tension?
Among the more bizarre and inexplicable sensations we feel just before fighting, the most common is the tremor. Many people see the tremor as the opponent sensitivity. They normally believe …
5 New Years Resolutions Jiu-Jitsu Students Should Make
2015 is upon us. People often make resolutions. For Jiu-Jitsu students I’d recommend not making a general resolution like “get better at Jiu-Jitsu.” After all, you’re going to want to …
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