Student question: Jiu-jitsu vs Judo
The Gracie Barra Method includes some standup takedown training as a part of every class. Some basic Judo takedowns are taught, especially those takedowns which are applicable to self defense …
GB Technique : Competition Training
This week on Gracie Barra Blog we are looking at competition training methods, sparring and mind set. There are few things that can inject motivation into your jiu-jitsu training like …
GB Training Plan – Week 8
GB TP Week 8 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 …
Tips On How To Roll With Higher Belts
Rolling is a huge part (and maybe the most fun part!) of learning jiu-jitsu. There are ways of rolling safely and productively and there are different approaches that are…err…less effective …
GB Technique : Passing The Open Guard With Prof. Marcio Feitosa
This week on Gracie Barra Blog we are looking at an open guard passing tutorial by 5th degree Gracie Barra black belt Prof. Marcio Feitosa. Prof. Marcio Feitosa started training …
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GB Training Plan – Week 7
GB TP Week 7 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 : Advanced Half Guard Bottom
This week on Gracie Barra Blog we are looking at some advanced techniques from the Half Guard Bottom position. In the early days of sport Bjj competition, the half guard …
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How to overcome mistakes through the lessons of Jiu-jitsu with Prof. Marcio Feitosa
Prof. Marcio Feitosa is a 5th degree black belt under master Carlos Gracie jr. – who starting training when he was 12 years old. Prof. Marcio Feitosa was one …
GB Training Plan – Week 6
GB TP Week 6 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 …
How To Build Your A Game
The first year or so in starting jiu-jitsu, the new student’s primary focus is on learning the basic techniques. How to perform the correct mechanics of those basic techniques that …