GB Interview: Professor Vinicius "Draculino" Magalhães.
Prof Draculino is one of the most well known Gracie Barra instructors who started training at the original Gracie Barra Academy in Barra de Tijuca, Brazil. Gracie Barra caught up with …
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4 Things That Make Your Bjj Instructor Happy
Following the instructional portion of the bjj class, if three is no set positional sparring, most academies have a free rolling session. If the instructor is not rolling himself, he …
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Are You a Martial Artist?
Most people who are outside of the world of brazilian jiu-jitsu tend to think of martial arts in the traditional sense. Starched white gis or black ninja pyjamas, lots of bowing …
The White Belt No-Nos! 5 Things You Need Know Before You Start to Roll
In Gracie Barra schools, students start their introduction to live rolling through specific training. The students start in a certain position and have specific objectives (ex. escape the half guard …
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GB Presents: Gracie Barra Virtual Headquarters.
The Gracie Barra Headquarters in Irvine, California is a very special place. It is where Gracie Barra team members come from all over the world to connect with Master Carlos …
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GB Interview: Prof. Fabiana Borges from GB San Antonio
Gracie Barra likes to introduce the individual competitors and professors that make up the GB Team world wide. This week, GB talked with Prof. Fabian Borges of the new GB San …
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The Students Who Improve the Fastest…Lesson from an old Kung Fu Master
We see quite a number of students pass through the doors of the academy over the period of a training year. Some try a few classes and decide that it isn’t …
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How To Protect Your Training Partners
There are few sports that require such close contact and cooperation with a training partner. Within the academy, there are situations where you will be called upon to use your …
Safety on the mats: How to be safe and minimize training injuries!
It is a reality of combat sports that training injuries are a risk. It happens to the best blackbelts in the world, and it can happen to you also. Also, …
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Being the New Guy or Girl at the Academy…
Jiu-jitsu is a long journey. Many people get hooked and set out on the ultimate journey, achieving the rank of black belt. Along the way, there will be hiccups. This …
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