Stop the Spread: Minimizing Contagions in Your School
We know that operating a GB School has many rewards. It also comes with challenges, but if we address these upfront, we increase those rewards and minimize the effects …
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A Safe School: Injury Prevention Guidelines
Safety: Guidelines for a Safe School There is no guideline that when followed provides for 100% safety 100% of the time at your school. However, the following guidelines will help …
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Don't Overlook This Important Part of Your Jiu-jitsu!
Many of the articles that I write for Gracie Barra originate from conversations and questions that take place in the school. Several completely new students showed up to class and the …
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2015 – The milestone of a new ERA to Gracie Barra
Last month, Master Carlos Gracie Jr. received the red and white belt, 8th degree. Here is a journey of life exclusively dedicated to Jiu-Jitsu, to the confederations and of course, …
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The Almost-Blue Belt Mistake – Don't Be in a Hurry!
Take your time. Get your control first. Then go for submission.” I teach bjj classes in two different academies and have a large number of students of different belt ranks …
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Victories of the weekend: GB PAN KIDS 2015
♫ Uh é Gracie Barra Aha Uhu… Uh é Gracie Barra Aha Uhu…! ♫♫ Uh é Gracie Barra Aha Uhu… Uh é Gracie Barra Aha Uhu…! ♫♫ Uh é Gracie …
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Your 2015 Plan and Values
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” How planning really works and how we can apply in BJJ. Our art is dependent on a clear path to becoming …
BJJ After Taking A Break
Taking a break a from something you love is essential. Think of it as a breather. Yes. We all need it. And then, we go back to it. And somehow, …
GB NEWS: GB Trip Diary
On September 14th, some of the most renowned GB black belts will be arriving in Florianopolis, Brazil, where they will spend two weeks with Master Carlos Gracie Jr. With this …
Sponsorship Part 2
Finding the right sponsor is a tough one. But there are processes. Now, let’s dig deep into some good ideas of how to land that awesome sponsorship! Word of warning, …