Escapes: Secret to Freeing Up Your Jiu-jitsu
We all want to add new techniques to our jiu-jitsu. But trying new techniques in rolling comes with a price: these new techniques are bound to fail at first. When that new …
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The Vision and Direction of Gracie Barra
You have heard it before – yet it does not lose its value. Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone. This grand, overarching vision for Gracie Barra is our central mission. It is what …
6 Great Ways to Get Information About BJJ
For those of us who can’t get enough information and discussion about bjj, there are numerous great resources for the bjj addict to satisfy their hunger. 1) Bjj Podcasts For …
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Great Training Partners
It seems that every group of people has an appreciation day dedicated to their service: International Secretary Day, Teachers Day and so on. I think that the bjj world needs a …
An Amazing School Must be a Safe School
An Amazing School Must be a Safe School As part of your commitment to providing amazing Jiu-Jitsu instruction, you also have a responsibility to create culture of safety. This includes …
Be Personable to Strengthen Your GB¹ Program
Think back to when you were a White Belt. There were probably many things running through your head. Maybe you were stoked to get on the mat. Perhaps you were …
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GBK Success: Teaching and Training for Our Youngest Students
The GBK program at Gracie Barra is about more than just teaching some classes for kids. It is about reaching out to youth, and their families, and introducing them to …
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Steps for Success: Teaching and Training Practices
The GB Method is a package deal. It is a combination of building blocks which all have to be set in place in order to achieve the goals of Gracie …
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5 Gracie Barra Champions You Should Know
Gracie Barra has a long and storied history of competition success at the highest levels of jiu-jitsu. Some of these athletes no longer compete actively in current competitions, but their victories …
The Impact Jiu-Jitsu Has On Children
“Jiu-jitsu is a great developer of character, builds their courage, work on friendships with other kids. They close their fears.” Prof. Kayron Gracie The Gracie Barra Competition Network (Compnet) brings together …