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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Building Your GB Community: The Power of Social Media
Communities do not develop instantly – there is no magic bean or instant option available. Instead, they grow from dedication, attention, and shared goals. Webster’s Dictionary defines community in …
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Jiu-Jitsu: A Lifelong Lesson
Your school calendar likely includes classes that range from GBK to classes for community members to GB³ offerings. These account for hours – even minutes – in your weekly schedule. While your calendar might just reflect these time slots, your GB School classes overflow into future weeks, months, and even years. This is because teaching GB Jiu-Jitsu is not just about the individual classes each week. It is about teaching Jiu-Jitsu for life.
Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: What kind of athlete is your idol?
Which criteria would you considerate to choose you idols in Jiu-Jitsu? Everyone is different. And so are the evaluation criteria, but we do believe that all of us have some …
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Is the pre-championship anxiety something normal?
For a high quality jiu-jitsu, it is necessary to keep up – not only with the attendance records, but also with the physical and psychological preparation, prior to major championships. …
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Reaching the Highest Level: Be Inspiring
We know we must welcome our students, and prospective students, through the door every time. We have to reach them on a personable level, where they feel valued as an individual. We also have to be knowledgeable about Jiu-Jitsu so that we continue to build that sense of trust and value of Gracie Barra training. And as we piece all of these principles together we need to apply the final principal: Be Inspiring
The Competition Team for Youth: Building Champions in Life
You have probably seen those young students on your mats. The ones who train with a uniquely higher level of intensity, who might thrive on a deeper devotion to the …
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A Mirror of Expectations: The GB School Facility
When you think of Gracie Barra – what comes to mind? There are many things that represent the organization and mission of Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone. Master Carlos Gracie Jr., the …
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The Global GB Team
We talk a lot about the importance of building your school in your community – forming relationships with those in your defined geographic area. There is almost immeasurable value in connecting with your school’s neighbors and becoming a central resource for families and individuals. But your GB School is about so much more than your specific region. It is a representation of the global network of Gracie Barra leaders and team members representing multiple countries around the world. Yes – you have a serious role to play in your own community as a leader of your GB School. However, you also have a role in the larger global GB team. So instead of looking at your own school and community under the lens, let us widen that viewpoint and see just what we can learn from the strength of our global team.
What should a white belt learn to be a good black belt in the future?
White belt, the excitement phase, where the control of force is far away from being part of the gentle art beginner’s life. Hours watching video classes of elaborate techniques in …
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