The Role of Competition at Gracie Barra
It is absolutely true that not all of the students at your school will compete. That is also absolutely OK. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an amazing way for people from all …
A Safe School: Injury Prevention Guidelines
Safety: Guidelines for a Safe School There is no guideline that when followed provides for 100% safety 100% of the time at your school. However, the following guidelines will help …
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Prevent the 7 Most Common Injuries Experienced in Jiu Jitsu
An Ounce of Prevention There is a much-quoted phrase: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In terms of our schools, this can be translated to: the …
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GB² and GB³: What’s the Difference?
If the curriculum structure is practically identical, what makes these two curriculum levels different? And why do we need different approaches beyond the beginner level? The Differences The GB² Program …
The GBK Program: Serving the Needs of Our Youngest Students
Specifically designed for those students who are between the ages of 3 and 15, the GBK Program adapts the GB Method to specifically fit the training needs of youth. As …
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GB Program Structure: The Bigger Picture
The ICP5 describes in detail the 7 essential components of the Gracie Barra Method. In summary, these 7 components include (beginning with the foundation): GB Program Structure GB Curriculum GB …
The Role of Goal Setting at Gracie Barra
In the ICP5 we walk through the Gracie Barra Leadership Development Framework, and one of the first building blocks of this is Goal Setting. Your ability as a leader within …
Risk Management to Build and Grow Your School
Risk management is an important component when building and growing your school. While most people understand that accidents happen and there are no 100% guarantees when it comes to risks, …
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Using Social Media to Grow Your School Bigger, Better, and Stronger.
The mission of Gracie Barra – Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone – is an all-encompassing mission. From the curriculum we have developed at each level to the belt system to the strategies …
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Building an Inspiring, Safe and Welcoming Gracie Barra School – Guidelines and Suggestions
If you are reading this, you have a very important role at Gracie Barra. You have the responsibility of representing our legacy and bring the art of Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu …