A Thought from Lao Tzu
What are the things about you that you need to let go of for you to become who you want to be? There are things about us that are keeping us …
Top Game or Bottom Game?
Most experienced practitioners will have a decided preference when asked “In bjj, do you prefer to play top or bottom?” “My takedowns are terrible, so I prefer to just jump to …
It Happened at GB: Gracie Barra Jacksonville’s at Five Grappling
On November 8th 2014 three of Gracie Barra Jacksonville’s top sponsored competitors were participating in the prestigious FIVE grappling North American Invitational Championships. Top Jiu Jitsu athletes from all over …
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Ideas to Improve Your "A Game"
A few weeks ago I penned an article about how to correct weaknesses in your bjj game. Today we are going to spin around faster than a 180 degree armbar and …
Learning the BJJ the Hard Way
Scenario at Point Being an spectator at BJJ matches can be frustrating at times, right? You say these things: “I can’t believe he didn’t get to pass that guard!” and the …
5 Great Methods of Physical Conditioning for BJJ
In one of my previous articles on GB Blog, the #3 tip was to do some sort of physical conditioning to maximize your progress in bjj. Let’s expand on that …
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Position Before Submission
3 Ways this advice can help your submission game. This is one of the pieces of jiu-jitsu wisdom that is communicated to new students at the bjj academy early in …
It Happened at GB: GB Cedar Park – Make a difference in the world
What are you doing to make a difference in the world? What is your way to help people? Professor Fabio chose make a difference and give the world his best. …
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5 Unwritten Rules of Bjj Etiquette
Many bjj training academies may have a list of rules of the academy posted on the wall for the safety of the students and the harmonious atmosphere of the academy. Just …
Just Do it!
The Power of Doing So Nike has had the tagline for the past 3 decades. It has proven to be very effective. Those 3 powerful words sum up one of …