17 Great Quotes for Jiu-Jitsu Inspiration
1) “Discipline and consistency. I owe these two factors all have attained in my life. Things have never happened overnight. Results have appeared as a consequence of decades long toil. It …
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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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The 5 Expressions of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Have you ever thought about how Brazilian jiu-jitsu has many different facets depending on the situation in which one uses the art? The techniques and principles may be the same, but …
Flow With The Go: how flow rolling can help you develop your game
If I told you that there was a training method that could help you develop both the weakest and strongest areas of your game at the same time would you …
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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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Surviving and Excelling through the Plateau
No matter the rank, no matter the skill, the plateau can seem unavoidable or inescapable. Eventually the amount of skill begins to level and the improvements taper off. I’ve seen …
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ICP4 REVISITED: Is It Worth It?
It’s the event that Gracie Barra leaders have been toiling and spending endless hours preparing for. It’s the ICP4. And most may not know this but the ICP4 is designed …
Be the Best Jiu-Jitsu Ambassador
Tips on How to Be a Great Ambassador for Gracie Barra & Jiu-Jitsu Have you ever experienced the following scenario? You walk up to a friend and rave about Brazilian …
Why Does Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Work?
The Founders of BJJ Focused on Developing Effective Techniques The goal here is to provide an explanation to the question: “Why does Brazilian Jiu Jitsu work”? My answer to this …
Mount Attack by Professor Otavio Sousa
Otavio Sousa Explains a Few Options for the Mount Attack The mount is probably the most dominant position in Jiu-Jitsu aside from the opponent’s back position. Although, there are ways …