Why Do You Train Jiu-jitsu?
Whenever a new student comes into the academy I always like to ask a little about their history and reasons that they decided to start training bjj. I learned that you …
The Teaching Style of Master Carlos Gracie Jr.
Early Influences of Master Carlos Gracie Jr. The earliest influences of Master Carlos Gracie Jr. were his family – including his father, Great Grand Master Carlos Gracie Sr., his uncle …
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Are You Ready For Your Blue belt?
An Instructors Opinion After a student has been training for at least a year they have started to look pretty good on the mats. No longer making newbie mistakes like …
The “Art” of Jiu-Jitsu: Artist, Photographers, Filmmakers, and Dreamers
Many artists, photographers, and filmmakers have been able to express their passion for Jiu-Jitsu in their art. Here are a couple of artists that I feel have done a great …
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Social Media and the Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu
The popularity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has grown substantially in the past couple of decades. Factors such as the rise of Mixed Martial Arts can explain how the world was exposed …
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Swept Off Your Feet: Transitioning from Striking to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fighting is communication through the act of combat. There are as many different types of martial arts as there are languages in the world. Learning a new martial art is …
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Interview: Braulio Estima on his Upcoming Match!
Prof. Braulio Speaks about his Bout in Metamoris Pro As what we’ve promised, we’re putting Professor Braulio back in the pages of Gracie Barra. More than a week ago, …
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