Learning From Videos
The best way to learn jiu-jitsu is from attending classes with a black belt instructor with a structured curriculum. The instructor can correct the mistakes that you make while drilling …
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 …
5 techniques demonstrated by Gracie Barra Black Belts
This week Gracie Barra brings you some technique videos from the Half Guard Bottom Position. In the last several years, the use and development of the half guard in competition …
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Become A Master Of Escapes!
This week, Gracie Barra brings you Escapes. In the first year of training bjj, most students focus on learning how to escape from bottom positions. Subscribe to the Gracie Barra YouTube …
The Turtle Top – An Advanced Jiu-jitsu Position – Part 1
Once bjj students get to the purple belt and above, they must deal with the turtle position much more often. Why? 1) After a few years of experience opponents are no …
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3 Reasons Your Friends Should Try Jiu-jitsu
Most of us students of Brazilian jiu-jitsu can not imagine our lives without going to the academy several times per week. At a social gathering some of your friends will ask …
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"Am I Too Old To Start Bjj?"
As jiu-jitsu continues to grow all over the world, more people (outside of the 20 something male demographic) are becoming interested in starting to train jiu-jitsu. Many questions about training come …
5 Important Questions to Ask When Learning a New Move In Class
So your instructor has just showed a new move to the class that has you excited. You can’t wait to drill this and add this to your game. How do you …
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The Red Shield as a Brand
A picture is worth a thousand words… This quote that is most attributed to publisher Frederick Barnard is very appropriate for our discussion of the Red Shield and all it …