The True Art of Submission in Jiu-Jitsu
Submission to the Process of Learning Jiu-Jitsu “But, when will I get good?” How often have I asked that over the last two years of training at Gracie Barra? When …
Understanding Losing and How it Helps You Grow
In Jiu-Jitsu Whenever You Lose You Learn The path to jiu-jitsu greatness is not a paved road. It is filled with potholes of lament, moments of utter frustration, and …
Continue reading “Understanding Losing and How it Helps You Grow”
The GB Anti-Bullying Community Program is Back!
Teach Your Kids How to Effectively Defend Themselves Great News! Gracie Barra is offering, during the entire month of April, a FREE Self Defense program that will help kids, ages …
Continue reading “The GB Anti-Bullying Community Program is Back!”
GB Weekly Training Plan for Week of 3/25-3/31: Week 4
GB WTP Week 4 This week all of our 300+ Gracie Barra schools in 5 continents will be teaching the lessons of week number 4 of our annual schedule from …
Continue reading “GB Weekly Training Plan for Week of 3/25-3/31: Week 4”
Hollywood's Teri Reeves Trains at Gracie Barra Encino
Actress Teri Reeves on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Staying Healthy and Acting Yes. The title says it all. Ms. Teri Reeves plays Dr. Hallie Thomas for NBC’s Chicago Fire which airs every Wednesday at 10p. Aside …
Continue reading “Hollywood's Teri Reeves Trains at Gracie Barra Encino”
Control Your BJJ Fears Through Knowledge & Instruction
How to Handle Your Thoughts While on the Mats While grinding on the mats and halfway towards my day-in-the-life of a blackbelt wannabe (I have started to take training seriously, …
Continue reading “Control Your BJJ Fears Through Knowledge & Instruction”
GB Weekly Training Plan for Week of 3/18-3/24: Week 3
GB WTP Week 3 This week all of our 300+ Gracie Barra schools in 5 continents will be teaching the lessons of week number 3 of our annual schedule from …
Continue reading “GB Weekly Training Plan for Week of 3/18-3/24: Week 3”
Anti-Bullying Webinar: Empowering Children
Anti-Bullying Webinar & Campaign Discussion This month, Gracie Barra Association is launching a coordinated effort to empower children to deal with bullies. The Gracie Barra Anti-Bullying movement will rely on Gracie …
Continue reading “Anti-Bullying Webinar: Empowering Children”
GB Weekly Training Plan for Week of 3/11-3/17: Week 2
GB WTP Week 2 This week all of our 300+ Gracie Barra schools in 5 continents will be teaching the lessons of week number 2 of our annual schedule …
Continue reading “GB Weekly Training Plan for Week of 3/11-3/17: Week 2”
Gracie Barra Leaders Meet to Discuss Sexual Harassment in Martial Arts
It’s Our Responsibility to Educate Ourselves about Self-Defense, Sexual Harassment & Prevention On Friday March 8th 2013, GB leaders from across the world met to discuss the issues of sexual …
Continue reading “Gracie Barra Leaders Meet to Discuss Sexual Harassment in Martial Arts”