The Biggest Debates in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Whether it takes place around the mat at the academy or on popular internet message boards devoted to all topics bjj, discussions on certain subjects invite some spirited debates. As with …
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How to deal with losses
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin How many of you have lost a heartbreaker? You know, you put everything into the competition and you …
The Reality of a Street Fight
Have you ever witnessed someone who couldn’t swim be thrown into the water? They generally thrash around, gasping for air, kicking wildly, and at times panicking. It can be terrifying. …
The Future of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The world was first exposed to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu through UFC 1. Royce Gracie forever changed combat sports by submitting his way into history. Over the course of the next 20 …
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 …
On Self-Defense: A Follow-Up
Greetings! After my last article “A Word on Self-Defense” I felt it prudent to write a follow-up because, looking back, I realized a few things were left out. Today …
A Few Words on Self-Defense
Understanding When to Use BJJ to Defend Yourself The main reason many of us started training BJJ, the main reason most people start training in any martial art, is …
Barra Fit Project Launch: Jiu-Jitsu For Everyone
Help Reach More Women & Tap into the Fitness Market First, we would like to thank everyone for showing up and talking the time to come together to learn about …
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The GB Anti-Bullying Community Program is Back!
Teach Your Kids How to Effectively Defend Themselves Great News! Gracie Barra is offering, during the entire month of April, a FREE Self Defense program that will help kids, ages …
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Helping Kids, Improving Your Schools, and Giving Back to the Community
Implementing the No-Bullying Campaign at Your School On Tuesday March 19th, Prof. Rodrigo Clark and Felipe Guedes met online with GB leaders from all over for a webinar, which discussed …
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