GB Learning: The Side Mount Choke
Side Mount Choke from Gracie Barra Chino’s Rafael Oliveira I love chokes. From the rear-naked to Magid Hage’s world-famous baseball choke, choking with the gi on has proven to …
The Many Faces of Jiu-Jitsu
BJJ Can Benefit People From All Walks of Life It’s hard to believe that a martial art with origins in bare knuckle brawls on the beaches of Rio De Janeiro …
Be the Best Jiu-Jitsu Ambassador
Tips on How to Be a Great Ambassador for Gracie Barra & Jiu-Jitsu Have you ever experienced the following scenario? You walk up to a friend and rave about Brazilian …
My Discovery of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as a 40+ Practitioner
A Personal Journey in BJJ My personal journey in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu began while looking for a martial art for my two children, hoping that they would follow …
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Gracie Barra Knightsbridge Opens in Two Weeks!
Gracie Barra in Knightsbridge: Continuing to Spread Master Carlos’ Vision The United Kingdom is home to the one of the big names in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts. Names …
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Olympic Committee Recommends Dropping Wrestling, Does this help BJJ & GB Athletes?
Is BJJ Next in Line as an Olympic Sport? Wrestling may be holding onto its last breath as the popular sport grapples on. The blog-o-sphere is being inundated with posts …
Gracie Barra Charlotte Teaches Self-Defense at Microsoft
Spreading the BJJ Lifestyle to Local Businesses On January 23, Gracie Barra Charlotte held a women’s defense class at the Microsoft Charlotte Campus. Being one of the leading promoters …
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An Amazing Night at our Headquarters in Irvine, California
Gracie Barra JiuJitsu Students and Professors from all over South California met for a Promotion Night and Seminar at our Headquarters Professor Marcio Feitosa, Head Instructor of Gracie Barra’s Headquarters …
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GB Leaders Meet to Discuss the "Look & Feel" of Our Schools
Inspire, Replicate, and Succeed Earlier today, Professor Flavio Almeida hosted the 2nd webinar for 2013. The “Look and Feel of Our Schools” webinar focused on the basic tenets …
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Owning the European Championships!
Gracie Barra is Off to a Great Start in 2013! Congratulations! Here are some photos from the recently concluded European Championships! Call me a fanboy, but having the photos …