Different Reasons To Train Jiu-jitsu
The Gracie Barra philosophy of “Jiu-jitsu for everyone” recognizes that training jiu-jitsu has benefits for all types of people. Not only restricted to the serious competitors who push themselves to …
The Turtle Position
This week Gracie Barra Learning will feature some videos on submitting the “turtle position”. Instead of accepting a guard pass (and giving up the 3 points) many jiu-jitsu fighters prefer …
GB Learning : Takedown Techniques
This week Gracie Barra Learning will feature important judo throws that jiu-jitsu students should know. Subscribe to the Gracie Barra YouTube channel to be notified of new video techniques. Many …
GB Learning : Advanced Guard Passing
This week Gracie Barra Learning will feature some advanced techniques and strategies to to pass some of the more advanced guards. Often, IBJJF competition matches often are determined by if …
3 Tips To Improve Your Sweeps
The ability to reverse position and come to the top position against a tough opponent is one of the things that makes jiu-jitsu different than most other martial arts. There …
Your First Major Goal : Blue belt
As goal oriented people starting to learn the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, one of the first questions that new students ask is “How long does it take to get a …
GB Techniques: Leg Locks
This week Gracie Barra Techniques brings you various techniques to attack the opponent’s legs. Did you know that Gracie Barra Brazil’s YouTube channel is FILLED with great techniques from GB …
How Jiu-Jitsu Changes Lives
Beyond the techniques and fun of training jiu-jitsu in class, jiu-jitsu has the power to change people’s lives outside of the academy. The martial arts have a long association with …
Sharpening Your Sword
This is an old expression that means that you take your best tools (or techniques in the case of the BJJ student) and sharpen them to be as sharp as …
4 Tips to Prepare For Your First Competition
Some BJJ students get super excited when they hear that a competition is coming up. If it is their first ever try at an IBJJF tournament they will suddenly think …
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