Women and Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, like many martial arts, is a male dominated discipline. But women interested in this self-defense technique should know that it has benefits far beyond the confidence inspired …
Jiu-jitsu For Everyone – Making the School Welcoming For All Students
The Gracie Barra Instructor Certification Program (ICP5) talks about the Gracie Barra philosophy of “Jiu-jitsu for Everyone” and how specifically it applies to the culture of the GB School. In many …
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THE BJJ FIGHTERS' REALITY IN BRAZIL
Not so long ago, many people would see jiu-jitsu as an elitist and predominantly male sport. The most important events were – in general – held on Brazilian soil, with …
Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: JIU-JITSU WITHOUT PREJUDICE
“Are you crazy? What kind of grappling fight is this?”, “I do not get that close to another guy, man!”, “This thing is crazy.” Hearing these phrases from people who …
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Humans of Gracie Barra: Jiu Jitsu for Everyone
Gracie Barra provides us each with a place to leave the world outside the dojo doors and focus on mental toughness and physical prowess.” When you look around your academy, …
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Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle: Women and Jiu-JItsu
Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone. And women have been equals of men, or even better, for a long time. The good thing about Jiu-Jitsu is that it recognizes no gender or …
Interested in Bringing More Women to Your School? Now It's Her Time
The Barra Fit Boot Camp – The Best Summer Program for Women Our GB Schools exist to provide growth experiences for our students that touch every aspects of their lives …
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Woman On Top: Fabiana Alves Borges
Professor Fabiana Alves Borges Talks about Her Roots, and Jiu-Jitsu for Women Another solid proof that BJJ is for everyone. Professor Fabiana Alves Borges of Gracie Barra San Antonio represents …