GB Learning: Single Leg Counter Attack
We all have fallen into this pit. The single leg take down is one of the most effective way of taking your opponent to the ground and gaining that sweet …
5 Unconventional Guards that People Love or Hate!
Jiu-Jitsu practitioners are always adding new techniques to their arsenal. Sometimes they even create their own techniques. The guard is arguably the most important part of BJJ. Closed, and open …
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Stumble upon the wisdom of resetting
Bjj is a team sport and an individual one at the same time, where you need the help of other people to succeed. And by all means, it is an …
The Evolution of Skill – From Fundamentals to Advanced
Sitting at the edge of the mat while watching students roll, I had a conversation with a newer student of bjj who was already a black belt in a traditional …
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Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: The jiu-jitsu as a character builder.
Those who have never been in contact with the gentle art cannot imagine how this sport can transform – in all respects – an individual. Initially, the learned techniques, some …
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More Reason Why Your Kid Should Start BJJ
#1: Active Kids are Healthier When you let your kids down that last piece of fries, or gobble up the last tub of ice cream, you are putting them at …
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A 4 Point Checklist For Troubleshooting a Position
When learning a new position in jiu-jitsu, initially one must learn the proper mechanics. The student must decipher “My right hand grips where?” and try to understand the direction of …
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BJJ Lifestyle: Spar and Learn
Sparring is going against a teammate in a fight, where enough rules are set to avoid injuries. Often sparring is a good way to gauge someone’s skills, especially in BJJ. Now …
GB Interview: The newest black belt – Inácio Neto
Inácio Neto, the newest GB black belt, discovered the joy of living in Jiu-Jitsu and has been representing the GB family for years on the sports scene. A very dear …
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7 Habit of Highly Effective Jiu-Jitsu
I am a big fan of Steven Covey. He has shaped the world of personal development for decades. His book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, has swept the world …