The Women of BJJ
In a male dominated sport, a woman to reach the pinnacle of the BJJ summit still astounds every BJJ fan out there. It wasn’t until lately that women has had …
ICP4 REVISITED: Is It Worth It?
It’s the event that Gracie Barra leaders have been toiling and spending endless hours preparing for. It’s the ICP4. And most may not know this but the ICP4 is designed …
Understanding Bullies and the Act of Bullying
Yes. You read it right. We are to understand bullies. Although we are not to assume that all bullies are emotionally scarred because of an unhappy childhood, or just “paying-it-forward” …
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Ask for a Strong Back rather than a lighter load
Don’t ask for a light load, but rather ask for a strong back. This quote struck me a bit while I was swimming through the vast oceans of the internet. …
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Toughest BJJ Moves to Execute
Imagine if you can pull off these very very difficult BJJ moves on a tournament. Wouldn’t it be awesome? But practicality speaking, you rarely see these moves executed in BJJ …
5 Things Jiu-Jitsu Newcomers Should Know
5 Basic Things You Need to Learn about Jiu-Jitsu SO there you are finally deciding to get off your couch and try out that awesome thing that you …
Gracie Barra Springlake: One more!
This is very exciting. Whenever a Gracie Barra school announces a grand opening, everyone is psyched. It’s like a new born joining the family. And it will mean more people …
You Will Always Pay the Full Price for Greatness
Today, I was listening to one of the contemporary motivational speakers. His name is J. Wilkins. He said that for us to be great, we have to pay the price. …
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GB News: Rituals before the fight Everyone has one
The open championships season is upon us and a common sight amongst all the competitors are the many ways they battle anxiety and prepare for stepping on the mats. These …
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Eating well is Jiu-Jitsu: Quinoa Tabouleh with Carol Gracie.
Our eating well today is extra special as it’s put together with the collaboration of Carol Gracie, the daughter of Master Carlos Gracie Jr. As you all know, Carol keeps …
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