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Posted on February 5, 2017

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 …

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Posted on February 1, 2016

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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Posted on March 31, 2015

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 …

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Posted on August 8, 2014

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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Posted on June 3, 2014

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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Posted on May 19, 2014March 8, 2020

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 …

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Posted on March 5, 2013

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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Posted on November 5, 2012

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 …

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