NEW E-BOOK: ANTI-BULLYING PROGRAM
There is no question about it: bullying is a real problem in communities. And there is also no question that Gracie Barra has developed a strong, effective program to counteract the …
Fundamental to the Gentle Art: Be Welcoming
Look back and think of those people who first introduced you to Jiu-Jitsu. Think of the individuals who helped you to embrace Gracie Barra – and who positively influenced your …
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Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone: What Does that Mean to You?
The mission of Gracie Barra is Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone. But what does that really mean, and how can you live out that mission in your school and in your community? …
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The Virtue of Personal Growth
Your journey as a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner is one of transformation. It is a personal process where you are responsible for making decisions that direct you on your journey. Each decision …
Instagram and Your GB School
We know that social media is a fairly simple and inexpensive way to reach your current students, as well as spread the word about Gracie Barra to prospective students and …
Tools to Build Your School: The Adult Belt System and Attendance Cards
The foundation of the Gracie Barra Method includes such aspects as GB Curriculum and GB Class Structure. Building up from there we have very tangible and practical aspects, including the …
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Building Safe Schools: Defining Environmental Hazards
Gracie Barra Schools must be welcoming environments where all of our students, staff, and visitors feel safe and able to concentrate on Jiu-Jitsu training. As we strive to build safe …
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E-Book: Building a Competition Team
Establishing a successful academy means going above and beyond expectations. As a Gracie Barra Professor or School Owner you will have to consider the idea of developing a competition team. …
The GBK Class Structure
As we’ve been discussing in other articles on the vHQ, in order to effectively build our schools and a strong future for Gracie Barra, we must develop and follow systems, …
The Gracie Barra Class Structure
We’ve been discussing many of the central elements of our organization, and at the heart of many of those is the GB Method. You might recall that the foundation of …