Why we "shake" before a fight? Is it fear or tension?
Among the more bizarre and inexplicable sensations we feel just before fighting, the most common is the tremor. Many people see the tremor as the opponent sensitivity. They normally believe …
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The importance of Self-Defense
The global spread of the Brazilian jiu-jitsu gave our sport thousands of practitioners, which is surely great for everyone. Unfortunately, what did not grow in the same way was the …
ADCC: The GB Tradition in Competitions
One of the world’s most famous grappling championships, the ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Championship) was the scene for brilliant performances of our athletes. With so many defenders of the GB …
MAY LACK OF SLEEP MESS UP YOUR TRAINING?
With our busy routines, it is normal to see people complaining of fatigue, sleepiness and headaches. Despite the extremely tight routine being the trend of contemporary societies, those who love jiu-jitsu …
Founder of GB, Master Carlos Gracie Jr., has a new belt
Last weekend (April 24 and 25th), Campinas, Brazil, held the second edition of the GB Conference in the country. The team, founded in 1986 and with more than 200 school …
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Jiu-jitsu as a treatment for cancer – go and win!
What differentiates the fights on the mats from the fights of life? In fact, nothing. Every day, even when we are not wearing the kimono, we do battle, whether it …
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Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Why we "shake" before a fight? Is it fear or tension?
Among the more bizarre and inexplicable sensations we feel just before fighting, the most common is the tremor. Many people see the tremor as the opponent sensitivity. They normally believe …
Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Find in the unknown the love for jiu-jitsu
Finding in the unknown the reason for a new direction in life is somewhat risky. In the mats around the world, it is not very difficult to know people who have …
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Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Peace of mind – you will find it in jiu-jitsu
Who has never faced a bad phase during his/her journey in the gentle art? Personal problems, work, and studies, among many other things, end up requiring us to make some kind …
Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: The 8th teaching of the father of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Carlos Gracie
Anyone who knows the teachings of Great Master Carlos Gracie, knows that the advice provided by the patriarch of the family is not related to ways of techniques executions or secrets …