Flying Submissions: The good, the bad, and the ugly
As fans and students of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu we can all appreciate the awesomeness of a flying submission. The explosive aerial nature of the technique stands in training and competition. We …
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Nutrition and the Fighter
Foods fuel the body. What you take into your system will affect your performance. Skip breakfast and you are pretty much doomed for the entire day. Well, not exactly as bad …
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 …
Tournament Mistakes That You Can Avoid
A tournament is a culminating activity where BJJ artists get to test their strengths against other competitors. The excitement built up can be unnerving. After all, there is no way …
5 Extra Things That You Can Do to Help Your BJJ
What can I do outside of the regular jiu-jitsu classes to maximize my progress?1) Green Smoothies Athletes having to eat well is not exactly news to most students of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. …
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5 Tips on how to create pressure and be heavy on your opponent.
How To Weigh 500 Lbs! One of the almost miraculous aspects of grappling with a high level blackbelt in BJJ is how heavy even a 150lbs. opponent can feel on …
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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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The 5 Expressions of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Have you ever thought about how Brazilian jiu-jitsu has many different facets depending on the situation in which one uses the art? The techniques and principles may be the same, but …
Flow With The Go: how flow rolling can help you develop your game
If I told you that there was a training method that could help you develop both the weakest and strongest areas of your game at the same time would you …
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Interview: Braulio Estima on his Upcoming Match!
Prof. Braulio Speaks about his Bout in Metamoris Pro As what we’ve promised, we’re putting Professor Braulio back in the pages of Gracie Barra. More than a week ago, …
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