Are you ready for Fundamentals 2.0?
Gracie Barra is getting ready to launch the new and improved fundamentals program. With the contributions of Marcio Feitosa, Ricardo Almeida, and Aparecido Bill this DVD is sure to be …
A Huge Success: The Orange County Conference
The Hyatt Regency in Irvine California was packed this weekend as Gracie Barra Team members from all over the world arrived to see what the conference had to offer. With …
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Guard passing and training mindset with Marcio Feitosa
Check out his interview from the Gracie Barra Headquarter‘s Marcio Feitosa that discusses his role with Gracie Barra, training philosophy, as well as some cool guard passing techniques. Professor Marcio …
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Gracie Barra Wear's Secret Weapon: Marco "Piu Piu" Joca
“If your life’s work can be accomplished in your lifetime, you’re not thinking big enough.” -Wes Jackson. A lesser know legend in the Gracie Barra community Marco “Piu Piu” Joca …
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Alexandre Ferreira bringing Jiu Jitsu to communities all over Texas
Professor Alexandre “Dande” Ferreira has been hard at work trying to promote Jiu Jitsu for Everyone throughout the state of Texas. As the owner of Gracie Barra Austin, South Lamar, and …
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Amazing week for Gracie Barra in Florida this May
This May Master Carlos Gracie Jr. along with some of Gracie Barra’s seniors professors will travel to the state of Florida to visit GB schools and meet instructors who …
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Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone – A Report from Texas
Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone – A Report from Texas- By Prof. Flavio Almeida Houston, TX – April 24th, 2012 I’m coming back from a 10 days trip to Texas. …
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Marcio Feitosa gives some insight into the GB Houston Conferance
With the 1st ever Gracie Barra Houston Conference right around the corner, Professor Marcio Feitosa a 4th Degree GB Black Belt shares some insight into Master Carlos’ decision to hold the …
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Pass the Spider Guard with some of Gracie Barra HQ's finest instructors!
The Spider guard is one of the most frustrating and dangerous guards to have to fight against. With the help of the Gracie Barra Head Quarter’s Caroline Gracie, Otavio Sousa, …
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Flavio "Cachorrinho" Almeida comments on double gold at Pan
One of the black belts receiving the most fanfare at the 2012 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Champion wasn’t even in the adult division. The heavyweight Flavio “Cachorrinho” Almeida, a teacher at Gracie …
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