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Posted on July 8, 2016

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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Posted on June 10, 2016

Mistakes are necessary for the learning of a true champion

In the ring and in life the fight is the same one. You must face the problems […]”, This translated part of a song from “Pregador Luo” – known for …

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Posted on September 14, 2015

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 …

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Posted on April 10, 2015January 10, 2018

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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Posted on February 13, 2015January 10, 2018

Sport Jiu-Jitsu X Self-Defense – Two jiu-jitsu styles?

Over the past 10 years, the world of jiu-jitsu has undergone numerous changes. The first one refers to the way this art was labeled by society. The fight – before …

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Posted on January 9, 2015January 10, 2018

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 …

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Posted on November 13, 2014January 10, 2018

Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Mistakes are necessary for the learning of a true champion

In the ring and in life the fight is the same one. You must face the problems […]”, This translated part of a song from “Pregador Luo” – known for …

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Posted on October 17, 2014

Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Concentration. May it mean everything in a competition?

How frequently do we feel weak in front of a new challenge? Often, even after years of training, we can even feel discouraged if we do not achieve that so-desired title in …

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Posted on July 27, 2014

Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: A shot can hit the body but not the spirit of a GB warrior.

Jiu-jitsu lovers or not, we all know that sport has the power to transform lives. But when it comes to Jiu-jitsu and Gracie Barra, we are not talking about a …

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Posted on May 1, 2014

Taking care of your mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Strong mind, victory assured.

An athlete knows that, besides your body, you must have your mind in peace, calm and without internal conflicts in order to be 100% focused on your competition. Muscles are …

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