GB Learning : Closed Guard Sweeps
This week on Gracie Barra Blog we are looking at some closed guard sweep techniques. Smaller, lighter Jiu-Jitsu players more often than not find themselves on the bottom. As a …
GB Technique – Better Back Control
The back mount is considered the most dominant position on the ground in jiu-jitsu. And rightly so. The #1 most successful submission in professional MMA is the rear naked choke …
GB Training Plan – Week 1
GB TP Week 1 Gracie Barra is a Global Jiu-Jitsu Team. Our community of instructors, students and athletes are built by over 800 schools in the five continents. Since 1986 …
GB Technique : Gracie Barra Women Instructors
This week on Gracie Barra Blog we are doing something a little special – all of our techniques are taught by Gracie Barra women instructors. Gracie Barra’s Women’s program combines …
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How To Do the Double Leg Takedown
Whether you are interested in self defense, sport Bjj or MMA, a big part of having a complete jiu-jitsu game is to have competence in the standup grappling and the …
GB Training Plan – Week 16
GB TP Week 16 Gracie Barra is a Global Jiu-Jitsu Team. Our community of instructors, students and athletes are built by over 800 schools in the five continents. Since 1986 …
GB Technique : Submissions with Philipe Della Monica
This week on Gracie Barra Blog we are looking at some submissions by Gracie Barra HQ head instructor Prof. Philipe Della Monica Prof. Philipe is head instructor at Gracie Barra …
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Is Sport Jiu Jitsu Good For Self Defense?
This is a debate that is increasing in the jiu jitsu world as jiu jitsu becomes more popular and the availability of sport jiu jitsu competitions increases and more schools …
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GB Training Plan – Week 15
GB TP Week 15 Gracie Barra is a Global Jiu-Jitsu Team. Our community of instructors, students and athletes are built by over 800 schools in the five continents. Since 1986 …
GB Learning : Leg Entanglement Guards
Without a means to control your opponent, a standing guard passer has a significant advantage in speed to move around your legs. Let’s see some different forms of leg entanglement …