Jiu-jitsu Motivation : Experiencing Excellence In Jiu-jitsu
One of the coolest things about the art and sport of jiu-jitsu is the opportunity to get on the mats with elite level competitors and top level of instructors in …
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Your First Major Goal : Blue belt
As goal oriented people starting to learn the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, one of the first questions that new students ask is “How long does it take to get a …
Advice For Common Problems When You Start Jiu-jitsu
As exciting as it is to start training jiu-jitsu and learning exciting new techniques each class, there are some common challenges faced by most new students. When we embark on learning …
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Improving the Training Experience: The GB Uniform for Kids
The GBK program is built from an interweaving of building blocks. These blocks include those that range from the GBK Curriculum, the GBK Program Structure, and the GBK Class Structure …
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Become A Master Of Escapes!
This week, Gracie Barra brings you Escapes. In the first year of training bjj, most students focus on learning how to escape from bottom positions. Subscribe to the Gracie Barra YouTube …
GB Blog: CHILDREN x COMPETITION
Recently, GB won four trophies – 3rd place overall, 1st place Children, 1st place Junior and 2nd place Teenagers – in one of the largest children’s competitions in the world, …
"Am I Too Old To Start Bjj?"
As jiu-jitsu continues to grow all over the world, more people (outside of the 20 something male demographic) are becoming interested in starting to train jiu-jitsu. Many questions about training come …
Your First Major Goal : Blue belt
As goal oriented people starting to learn the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, one of the first questions that new students ask is “How long does it take to get a …
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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20 years in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu : What I've Learned
The popular and longstanding Men’s fashion and lifestyle magazine Esquire has a regular feature called “What I’ve Learned” where they ask an older man for his life experience and personal …
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