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BEYOND WINNING: THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE YOU GAIN BY COMPETING

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We had a great opportunity to sit down with one of our many accomplished athletes within Gracie Barra, and ask him about what competing has done for him throughout his life. Our conversation was with Professor Victor Estima, a 4th-degree black belt currently the GB Wear Operations Manager in Europe, and Gracie Barra, Regional Director of Europe. He is helping to lead the mission to expand GB schools throughout Europe, with the newest school opening in Lisbon, Portugal.

360 Degrees Connected: Introducing the GB Institute

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Have you taken notice? Gracie Barra is continuing to expand, innovate, and evolve. We have more schools around the world than ever before. In fact, we expect to reach our 1,000th school worldwide by the end of the year! And we're making it easier not to miss out on training when life and busy schedules get in the way. By streaming GB Online from your living room, you can have access to the weekly curriculum available to you as your time permits.

The Stand-Up Game with Professor Alexandre Café Dantas

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Professor Alexandre "Café" Dantas of GB Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, is the first of the 2022 CompNet Global League Champions to share his competition techniques with the GB Online members.

How To Eat Like A Jiu-Jitsu Fighter

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Advice from a nutrition expert, Professor Lucas Valente 

The GB World Summit 2024: An Exclusive Jiu-Jitsu Experience with Gracie Barra

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Life is made of the experiences we live, and what better way to enrich your life than by immersing yourself in the transformative world of Jiu-Jitsu at GB World Summit 2024?

Jiu-Jitsu 101 - Strategies For Smaller Students

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Are you one of the smaller, lighter students in your Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu school? Being one of the lighter people in your class has its own set of challenges.

The Legacy Behind the Gi

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July 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the first Gi formally produced by GB Wear. To celebrate the occasion, GB Wear has designed a Gi that not only honors the history and legacy of the Gracie Barra Gi but also includes elements of the current and now. 

The Rules of Etiquette for
Competing in Jiu-Jitsu Tournaments

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Are you planning on competing in a Jiu-Jitsu tournament soon? If so, it's important to understand that just as there are rules of etiquette that must be followed in schools, the same is true when you are a competitor. These rules help ensure the competition is fair, safe, and enjoyable for everyone involved. We want to inform you about the key etiquette guidelines you should be aware of when competing in Jiu-Jitsu tournaments.

GB Headquarters - Sydney Will Be
Closed This Christmas

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Please look at GB Headquarters - Sydney's Christmas schedule!

Check Out The Team With Master Carlos!

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Check out the photo of our team with Master Carlos Gracie Jr himself!

Congratulations
Prof Caio!

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Congratulations to Prof. Caio on your black belt!

Answering The Call:
Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu for Women

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Do you know what it will take to accomplish the mission of Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone? Do you know what steps are needed to make that happen? We would argue that it is about making Jiu-Jitsu more accessible, inclusive, and flexible in its class offerings that will offer the largest impact on whether or not an individual will begin their Jiu-Jitsu journey.

 

Part of our purpose at Gracie Barra is to make the world a better place through the practice of Jiu-Jitsu. What better way to accomplish this goal than to make our next step of Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone be about Jiu-Jitsu for Women!

GB Values:
Master Carlos Gracie Jr. on Friendship

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“Inside the mat, we create connections that we’ll have for life.”

Master Carlos Gracie Jr.

The Habits of Great Leaders:
How Jiu-Jitsu Can Inspire You to Be One of the Best

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“Always be as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are for your own.”

Great Grandmaster Carlos Gracie

 

What does it mean to be a leader? What qualities does an individual have to be a leader? Perhaps the most challenging question is: What virtues do individuals have that make them a great leader who inspires others to be great?

 

When asked what qualities a leader should have, answers often include having good communication skills, the ability to delegate, and influence. To take it a step forward to influence those around you, the leader must show respect and integrity. And of course, a good leader must also exhibit intelligence and the ability to learn and adapt quickly to a changing environment.

 

Let's look a little deeper now. When imagining the best leaders, you will also define them as people who show empathy for those around them, courage to make difficult decisions, and self-awareness of when improvements are necessary. As you can imagine this leader that embodies all these qualities, you can imagine someone to admire, be loyal to, and follow.

GB Sydney Will Be Closed
This October Long Weekend

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Due to the public holiday, Gracie Barra Headquarters - Sydney will be closed on Monday 2nd October!

 

Classes will resume as normal on Tuesday 3rd October.

Children in Competitive Jiu-Jitsu:
A Parent’s Observation of Development

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Observing competition from the parent’s perspective is an interesting viewpoint. As parents, we sometimes wish to remove our children's discomfort in the face of adversity. This is often in an effort to save them, but it can actually harm their personal development. Allowing our children to feel the discomfort and pressure of training and competing will enable them to learn what they are capable of. If done correctly and with support, the discomfort and challenges they face become a force that molds our children into stronger individuals.

The Science Behind Gracie Barra
The GB Method

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Have you ever wondered what walking into a different Gracie Barra school would be like compared to your home school? Or, if you have visited other schools, have you wondered why it was all so familiar? The answer to these questions is because of the science behind Gracie Barra!

Jiu-Jitsu Over 50
Ego Is The Enemy

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One thing distinguishing the Gracie Barra approach to Jiu-Jitsu is the philosophy of “Jiu-Jitsu For Everyone.” Many gyms focus heavily on young competitors and how the training is conducted. It excludes many other types of people who would benefit from training in Jiu-Jitsu as part of their lives. And this includes over 50 Gracie Barra students whose training needs to be approached differently.

 

Professor Draculino is a very active and fit over-50 athlete and GB professor who continues to perform at a high level after decades on the mats. We talked with Professor Draculino to find out how he stays fit and active in his Jiu-Jitsu training. He was honored with the Legacy Award in 2013 for 25 years of dedicated service to Gracie Barra and Coach’s Legacy Hall Award in 2021 by Gracie Barra because of his outstanding achievement as a coach for competitive athletes.

 

Professor Draculino has been training in Jiu-Jitsu for a little under 40 years. When he looks back at his training career, he sees certain habits that have allowed him longevity in Jiu-Jitsu.

Master Your Breaking Point

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We’ve all been there before in life. We’ve reached that breaking point where we want to give up or say, “I quit,'' or more relatable in the Jiu-Jitsu world, utter the word, “tap.”

 

But, we don’t realize that at that very moment, we say, “tap,” surprisingly, we are inviting the chance for growth and development to occur. In everyday life, we tend to think that tapping out means we quit or we are a failure. Tapping out can also mean we’ve reached a point where we can’t go any further. We have reached our maximum threshold—the moment, however, where major change can occur.

5 Habits of Highly Effective White Belts

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It’s the most exciting time because you have entered a whole new world of Jiu-Jitsu techniques and concepts. Every class reveals a new technique that answers one of your problems on the mats. You got stuck in a position or submitted by an arm lock, and the very next class, your Gracie Barra Professor dedicates the class to deal with the exact situation you just faced.

Starting a conversation:
Exploring Safety and Ethical Behaviors in Jiu-Jitsu for a Stronger Community

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In light of recent cases in the global community of martial arts, and Jiu-Jitsu specifically, we have doubled down on our internal discussions at Gracie Barra focusing on safety in Jiu-Jitsu. If you happened to miss last month’s blog on how to train safely, we recommend that you check that out as well.

Check Out The Photos
From Our Grand Opening

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Building Community Through Jiu-Jitsu

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As you don your Jiu-Jitsu Gi and sip on your Acai pre-workout, what do you reflect on? If you’re like many Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, you look forward to your rolls, drilling moves, and positions in your head. But do you ever stop to think about how the “gentle art” came to be?

 

Or have you wondered about the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu? Of course, there is a well-known answer to this question: Mitsuyu Maeda came to Brazil and captured the attention of the then-14-year-old Carlos Gracie. Carlos quickly fell in love with the sport; the rest is history, as they say.

The Origins of Jiu-Jitsu - the History Behind the Art

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As you don your Jiu-Jitsu Gi and sip on your Acai pre-workout, what do you reflect on? If you’re like many Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, you look forward to your rolls, drilling moves, and positions in your head. But do you ever stop to think about how the “gentle art” came to be?

 

Or have you wondered about the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu? Of course, there is a well-known answer to this question: Mitsuyu Maeda came to Brazil and captured the attention of the then-14-year-old Carlos Gracie. Carlos quickly fell in love with the sport; the rest is history, as they say.

The Value of Building and Perfecting Your Game

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And not getting distracted by the techniques that don’t fit.

How To Train Safely In Jiu-Jitsu
Tips from Gracie Barra

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Have you ever wondered if Jiu-Jitsu is a safe sport? If so, you're not alone. In light of recent events that have sparked a safety concern, we want to address this important question and give you some tips on avoiding injuries during your Jiu-Jitsu training.

Coming Soon!

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Exciting news, everyone! 🥋

 

We're thrilled to announce that our brand new Gracie Barra Headquarters - Sydney Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu facility is coming soon!

 

Suite A, Level 3, 28 Rodborough Road Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086

How To Train Stand Up

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“That’s why I train my standup game so hard. Because I love to throw. It’s one of the favorite parts of my Jiu-Jitsu.”

Part of having complete jiu-jitsu is the standup. Yet many jiu-jitsu students are not confident in their standup skills. Why are takedowns so important if most matches are won or lost on the ground?

Prof Lemos loves to train in standup takedowns (check out his many videos on IG) and shares his concepts and advice for Gracie Barra students to get a strong takedown game.

Competition Advice
With Prof. Gerson Alef

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“My advice is to take the competition habits for life and make it a lifestyle. “

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Prof Gerson shares his philosophy of competition and a few tips for GB competitors. The mindset of a competitor might be the most important factor in their success in tournament matches and Prof Gerson talks about how he prepares for high-level competition.

The Armour of Gracie Barra:
Why We Wear the Gi

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We put on a Gi to step on the mats and train Jiu-Jitsu, but have you ever considered why this is a fundamental part of our training? Some answers may include that the gi helps maintain the integrity of the art. Or that the gi offers you more options for control and submission. All of these things are true!

How Much Can Jiu-Jitsu Change Your Life?

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Most people entering the gentle art have no idea how much this sport can help them to achieve in their lives.

GB Student Questions
Is It Ok To Ask Questions In Class?

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This question comes up fairly often despite seeming to be an obvious “yes, of course, you can ask questions”.

Why should there be any questions about…well… questions?

There are a couple of reasons why many students are hesitant about asking questions.

GB Student Questions
Advice For Small Students

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A GB student writes in and asks “I’m one of the smallest students in the class.

What can I do to not get smashed by bigger, heavier training partners?”

Do You Know Where the X-Guard Blindspot Is?

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Meet Professor Johnathan “Jow Jow” Rodrigues, who brings Gracie Barra students the latest video series on GB Online. GB Online got together to talk with Professor Jow Jow (pronounced “Joe Joe”) to get to know the person behind the techniques.

GB Black Belts
On Jiu-Jitsu Philosophy & Competition Advice

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Professors Andressa Cintra, Pedro Marinho, Jefferson Moura, and Ulpiano Malachias of Gracie Barra share decades of collected wisdom and advice on GB philosophy and competition mindset.

Jiu-Jitsu For Humanity
A Mechanism For Helping Others

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“Jiu-Jitsu is a mechanism for helping others and something that works for humanity.”

- Master Carlos Gracie Jr.

GB Student Question
“I’m A New Blue Belt”

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Recently a GB student asks “I was just promoted to blue belt by my Professor after the tournament. I’m not sure that I feel ready. What should I be working on?”

Prof Ericka Almeida
On Self Defence and Kids Jiu-Jitsu Success Stories

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Two of the most influential factors to success are motivation and discipline. They help create habits that shape us and refine us into a better version of ourselves. Whether you’re practicing Jiu-Jitsu, opening a business, or striving to overcome a personal challenge, you can make your goals more enjoyable and achievable with motivation and discipline.

Meet Prof Ericka Almeida of GB Curitiba. Prof Ericka is very passionate about the self-defense component of Jiu-Jitsu and shares her perspective on how we can apply it in our lives outside of the GB school.

Prof Ericka also shares some success stories of young people overcoming personal obstacles through jiu-jitsu and how jiu-jitsu can be a great family activity for both the kids and mom and dad.

“…But when they do jiu-Jitsu, they are going to jiu-jitsu together; they talk about jiu-jitsu; they share their experiences in the training so it’s really good for the whole family.”

3 Great Influences
How Master Carlos Gracie Jr. Developed His Teaching Philosophy

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For over thirty-five years, Gracie Barra has thrived as an organized team on a journey to fulfill the mission: Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone. Master Carlos Gracie Jr. has always believed that it is essential for professors to keep an open mind to learning from those around them. He believes this is key to developing into the best possible teachers for their students in all things on and off the mats. When someone always remains a student, they become a better teacher.

Motivation and Discipline
Two Key Factors for Success

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Two of the most influential factors to success are motivation and discipline. They help create habits that shape us and refine us into a better version of ourselves. Whether you’re practicing Jiu-Jitsu, opening a business, or striving to overcome a personal challenge, you can make your goals more enjoyable and achievable with motivation and discipline.

It's Member Monday
Meet Mateo

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It’s #membermonday 



This week, our member is Mateo!

Compnet Australia National Championship Winners

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Compnet Australia Nationals Winners
 

It's Member Monday
Meet Grant

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It’s #membermonday 



This week, our member is Grant!

GB Sydney Will Be
Closed This Thursday 22nd September

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GB Sydney will be closed on Thursday 22nd September due to the public holiday!

It's Member Monday
Meet Our World Champions

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It’s #membermonday 🔥🔥🔥

This week, who else could it be!

World Champions

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WORLD CHAMPIONS!

It's Member Monday
Meet Matteo

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It’s #membermonday 



This week, our member is Matteo!

National Champions

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🏆 WE ARE SUPER PROUD OF OUR GRACIE BARRA TEAM! 🏆
 

It's Member Monday
Meet Usen

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It’s #membermonday 



This week, our member is Usen!

IBJJF Pan American Champions

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🏆 We did it again!

 

RIP Leandro Lo

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R.I.P Leandro Lo ✝️
 

It's Member Monday
Meet Antonio

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It’s #membermonday 



This week, our member is Antonio!

It's Member Monday
Meet Jack

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It’s #membermonday 



This week, our member is Jack!

It's Member Monday
Meet Aizhan

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It’s #membermonday 



This week, our member is Aizhan!

It's Member Monday
Meet Felipe

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It’s #membermonday 



This week, our member is Felipe!

Join Prof. Mohamed Abdi

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Prof Mohamed Abdi is coming tomorrow for our GB2 class at 7pm🔥🔥🔥

 

GB Sydney Will Be
Closed This Long Weekend

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GB Sydney will be closed on Monday 13th June due to the long weekend.
 

GB Kids:
A Success Story With Prof. Bryan Waltz

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“…a hard-earned advantage that in a life-threatening situation can make all the difference.”

Prof. Bryan Waltz from GB Colorado Springs talks about a real-life story of where a Jiu-Jitsu student used their skills to protect themselves in a dangerous situation.

The Gracie Barra Kid’s jiu-jitsu program equips young people with the tools and confidence they need to face their challenges in the world.

Prof. Bryan runs the successful GB Little Champions program at his GB school, and talks about jiu-jitsu for kids, and shares advice on how kids can get started in Jiu-Jitsu.

Good Luck India!

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Ready to take on the WORLD!

World Champions!

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6 years in a row! 🔥🔥 🔥

Congratulations to our Gracie Barrateam for placing 1st in the Academy Rankings for the 2021-2022 season!

GB Student Question:
“I’m Very Busy. Can I Still Get Better?”

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A Gracie Barra student writes in and asks “I have a job, I’m taking a course some evenings and I need to spend time with my girlfriend. I can only manage to go to Jiu-Jitsu class twice a week. Is it worth it if I can only go twice per ㅤweek? Is that enough to get better? Or am I wasting my time?”

Our Brand New Facility!

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Welcome to our new home!
 

GB Goals:
Get Better At A Position

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As Gracie Barra students are looking for a new year, it marks a fresh start symbolically.

It’s a great time to reflect on the successes and lessons of the past year. What did you learn that made the biggest difference in your Jiu-Jitsu in the past year? What really worked in your training? Recognize the training partners that you spent the most hours with and appreciate how working together pushed you both through obstacles,

When looking forward to the coming year of training here is an important question to ask: What didn’t go as well as you hoped and how can you adjust your training to improve in those areas.

It's Member Monday
Meet Cash

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It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Cash!

Happy Birthday Prof. Marcelo!

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Happy birthday Prof. Marcelo!

It's Member Monday
Meet Anderson

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It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is our newest brown belt, Anderson!

Happy Mother's Day

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Happy Mother's Day!

It's Member Monday
Meet Prof. Jack

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It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is our newest black belt, Prof Jack!

3 Great Reasons That Kids Should Do Jiu-Jitsu

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“Jiu-Jitsu is training for life.”
One of the most important parts of the Gracie Barra school is the Little Champions Jiu-Jitsu programs.

Many parents are aware that martial arts training can help today’s children deal with many of the challenges they face – from bullying to lack of proper role models to sedentary lifestyle.

Competition Mind Set with Prof. Ulpiano Malachias

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“…you will be unbeatable, you are going to be a champion”

Prof. Ulpiano Malachias of Gracie Barra Westchase talks this week about mental focus, feeling nervous before competing, and the key to GB Team success.

GB Sydney Will Be
Closed on ANZAC Day

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Gracie Barra Sydney will be closed on Monday 25th April for ANZAC Day.

It's Member Monday
Meet Fin

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It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Fin!

GB Lifestyle:
Maintaining Your Machine

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If you have been training jiu-jitsu for any length of time, you will recognize the considerable stresses that your body is subjected to. After all, what other art and sport have your best friends trying to choke you unconscious and bend your limbs to near the breaking point several times each week? All joking aside, jiu-jitsu is at once called the “gentle art” but at times is not quite so gentle on our bodies.

Happy Birthday Prof. Eduardo!

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Happy birthday Prof. Eduardo!

It's Member Monday
Meet Andrew

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It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Andrew!

GB Values:
Master Carlos Gracie Jr on Goals and Discipline

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The traditional martial arts have long been associated with the character and spiritual development from far back to their origins in Japan and China.

Gracie Barra’s philosophy of the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle not only is focused on physical fitness through jiu-jitsu and eating well, but also on cultivating those positive character traits and behaviors.

We have interviewed many of GB’s most influential instructors and they all reflect on the positive mental benefits derived from the practice of Jiu-Jitsu. Here, from the GB Online Life Lessons with Master Carlos Gracie Jr., we examine some of the ideas on the importance of goals and discipline from the life experience of the founder of Gracie Barra.

GB Sydney Will Be
Closed This Long Weekend

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GB Sydney will be closed for the following days over the long weekend.
 

It's Member Monday
Meet Chamonix

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It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Chamonix!

GB Student Question:
“Do I Need To Get Into Shape Before Starting BJJ?”

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A future GB student asks about preparing themselves to start doing the Fundamentals classes at Gracie Barra: “I really want to start BJJ but should I get myself into shape first?”

This is a thought shared by many apprehensive jiu-jitsu students. And we see this almost as often with lapsed students who have gotten out of training for one reason or another, saying “I want to spend a month working back into shape before I get back into class.” Unspoken, but most often there is the fear that they will get “rolled up” by former training partners that they used to dominate. This can be a significant ego deterrent to resuming training after a break.

It's Member Monday
Meet Caio

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It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Caio!

GB Values:
Body & Mind With Master Carlos Gracie Jr.

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“I believe in the idea of a healthy body and a healthy mind.”

Today we are sharing an excerpt from the GB Online course Life Lessons with Master Carlos Gracie Jr. where the founder of Gracie Barra discusses different aspects of Jiu-Jitsu and life philosophy.

The body and spirit
” I believe in the idea of a healthy body and a healthy mind. ” The whole thing. I work for the whole,” says Master Carlos Gracie Jr.

Special GB2 Class
With Prof. Marcelo Rezende!

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Join Prof. Marcelo for a very special GB2 class this Monday at 7pm!

 

We Are A Certified Premium School

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We are proud to have completed our 6th consecutive GB Oceania School Certification Program.

Larissa's Testimonial

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Check out this amazing testimonial from Larissa!

It's Member Monday
Meet Cohen

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It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Cohen!

4 Reasons That Every Jiu-Jitsu Student Should Compete

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This week, we will talk about the top 4 reasons that all Jiu-Jitsu students should compete at least once.

Many instructors at Gracie Barra are very passionate about competition and put a lot of effort and enthusiasm into building their GB Competition Team.

Not every Gracie Barra jiu-jitsu student has the goal of being an IBJJF World Champion, but there several solid reasons why students should consider entering an open tournament outside of their GB school.

It's Member Monday
Meet Lucas

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It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Lucas!

GB Kids:
GB Professors Talk About The Positive Effects Of Jiu-Jitsu

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Gracie Barra’s Little Champions jiu-jitsu programs all over the world are run by experienced and passionate instructors who use jiu-jitsu as a vehicle to help shape the lives of young people in positive ways.

We asked several instructors to share their insights and first-hand experiences about the ways in which jiu-jitsu training benefits young Gracie Barra students.

Josh's Testimonial

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Check out this amazing testimonial from Josh!

It's Member Monday
Meet Stephen

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Stephen</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Stephen!

International Women's Day 2022

International Women's Day 2022 image

We would like to thank all the women who contribute to make Gracie Barra a welcoming community.

 

It's Member Monday
Meet JonJon

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet JonJon</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Johnathan!

Prof. Stefano's Testimonial

Prof. Stefano's Testimonial image

Check out this amazing testimonial from Prof. Stefano!

It's Member Monday
Meet Fernanda

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Fernanda</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Fernanda!

Aaron's Testimonial

Aaron's Testimonial image

Check out this amazing testimonial from Aaron!

It's Member Monday
Meet Armin

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Armin</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Armin!

GB Student Question:
I Feel Very Nervous Before A Tournament. How Can I Deal With The Nerves?

<center>GB Student Question:<br>I Feel Very Nervous Before A Tournament. How Can I Deal With The Nerves?</center> image

When it comes to competition jiu-jitsu, BY FAR the most common question we hear from Gracie Barra students is about dealing with the stress and nervousness in the weeks, days, and especially right before their matches.

“I feel very nervous before a tournament. How can I deal with the nerves?” a GB competitor writes in and asks.

GB Sydney Kids School Holiday Camp

GB Sydney Kids School Holiday Camp image

GB Sydney’s School Holiday Kids Camp Is Back!

It's Member Monday
Meet Matheus

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Matheus</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Matheus!

GB Values: Developing Confidence

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One of the central philosophies behind the training at the Gracie Barra school is that the jiu-jitsu student can experience personal development along with their skills in arm locking and chokes.

That the hard work and challenges on the mats build positive aspects of our personalities that carry over into other areas of our lives outside the Gracie Barra school.

Dymtro's Testimonial

Dymtro's Testimonial image

Check out this amazing testimonial from Dymtro!

It's Member Monday
Meet Prof. Jo

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Prof. Jo</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Prof. Jo!

GB Kids: A Parent Asks
“How old should a boy/girl be to start BJJ?

<center>GB Kids: A Parent Asks<br>“How old should a boy/girl be to start BJJ?</center> image

Recently, a parent that knows I teach jiu-jitsu messaged me and asked “How old should a boy/girl be to start BJJ?”

Their son was already involved in swimming and the father – himself a Karate black belt – was looking to get his son involved in learning Jiu-Jitsu.

This is a common question from parents who recognize the value that training jiu-jitsu can bring to young people but are unsure if their child is physically and mentally ready to begin Gracie Barra kids Jiu-Jitsu classes.

Introducing The
Red Shield Referral Program

<center>Introducing The<br>Red Shield Referral Program</center> image

Refer a friend or family member at any time, and if they sign up, we'll pay for 2 weeks of your training!

It's Member Monday
Meet Felipe

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Felipe</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Felipe!

Chayne's Testimonial

Chayne's Testimonial image

Check out this amazing testimonial from Chayne!

It's Member Monday
Meet Rhys

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Rhys</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Rhys!

Set Your Jiu-Jitsu Goals For 2022

<center>Set Your Jiu-Jitsu Goals For 2022</center> image

At the end of the year of training at Gracie Barra, many of you reading this post will have enjoyed a new stripe or even a new colored belt at your GB schools end of year team photos and graduation ceremony. And for that, we say “Way to go!” Your hard work, discipline, and dedication have paid off.

A Little Advice For The New GB Student

<center>A Little Advice For The New GB Student</center> image

We’ve seen a number of brand new students posting on the GB Online Community board and this article is written with them in mind.

Starting your training at a Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu school is an exciting time for new students. Every class seems to bring a new technique that provides an answer to a problem that you have been having. You are meeting a lot of cool, positive people and are getting in better physical condition.

It's Member Monday
Meet Prof. Larry

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Prof. Larry</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Prof. Larry!

“There Is No Losing In Jiu-Jitsu”

<center>“There Is No Losing In Jiu-Jitsu”</center> image

“There is no losing in jiu-jitsu. You either win or you learn.”

Attributed to Grandmaster Carlos Gracie, Sr.

Peter's Testimonial

Peter's Testimonial image

Check out this amazing testimonial from Peter!

It's Member Monday
Meet Aruzhan

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Aruzhan</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Aruzhan!

GB Sydney Will Be
Closed This Christmas

<center>GB Sydney Will Be<br>Closed This Christmas</center> image

GB Sydney will be closed for the following days over the Christmas period.
 

Give A Gift Card This Christmas

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Not sure what to get someone for Christmas?

It's Member Monday
Meet Dylan

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Dylan</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Dylan!

Cris' Testimonial

Cris' Testimonial image

Check out this amazing testimonial from Cris!

GB Sydney Christmas BBQ

GB Sydney Christmas BBQ image

Come and celebrate the amazing year with your GB Sydney Team!

Enjoy an amazing Brazilian BBQ and share some incredible memories from 2021!

5 Year's In A Row!

5 Year's In A Row! image

5 years in a row! 🔥🔥 🔥

It's Member Monday
Meet Our Black Belts

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Our Black Belts</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member are our black belts!

It's Member Monday
Meet Lucas

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Lucas</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Lucas!

Natasha's Testimonial

Natasha's Testimonial image

Check out this amazing testimonial from Natasha!

It's Member Monday
Meet Cindy

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Cindy</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Cindy!

World Champions!

World Champions! image

Team Champions 🔥🔥🔥

Congratulations to our GB Team on the amazing achievement!

It's Member Monday
Meet Scott

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Scott</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Scott!

Royce's Testimonial

Royce's Testimonial image

Check out this amazing testimonial from Royce!

It's Member Monday
Meet Sam

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Sam</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Sam!

It's Member Monday
Meet Henry

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Henry</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Henry!

Special GB1 Class
With Prof. Marcelo Rezende!

<center>Special GB1 Class<br>With Prof. Marcelo Rezende!</center> image

Join Prof. Marcelo for a very special GB1 class this Friday!
 

It's Member Monday
Meet Kai

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Kai</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Kai!

It's Member Monday
Meet Sam

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Sam</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Sam!

It's Member Monday
Meet Leonardo and Melody

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Leonardo and Melody</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our members are Leonardo and Melody!

It's Member Monday
Meet Zoe

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Zoe</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our members is Zoe!

Bea's Testimonial

Bea's Testimonial image

Check out this amazing testimonial from Bea!

GB Sydney Will Be
Closed on Monday

GB Sydney Will Be<br>Closed on Monday image

Gracie Barra Sydney will be closed on Monday 4th Ocotober for the long weekend.

It's Member Monday
Meet Arthur

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Arthur</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our members is Arthur!

It's Member Monday
Meet Kai

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Kai</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our members is Kai!

900 Schools Worldwide

900 Schools Worldwide image

900 SCHOOLS WORLDWIDE!

 

Congratulations to everyone who has made this a reality!

Andre's Testimonial

Andre's Testimonial image

Check out this amazing testimonial from Andre!

It's Member Monday
Meet Alex

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Alex</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our members is Alex!

It's Member Monday
Meet Ava

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Ava</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our members is Ava!

We Can't Wait To Have You
Back On The Mats

<center>We Can't Wait To Have You<br>Back On The Mats</center> image

👊 Check out the kids highlights 👊

We can't wait to have you all back on the mats with us!

Saori's Testimonial

Saori's Testimonial image

Check out this amazing testimonial from Saori!

It's Member Monday
Meet Jason

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Jason</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our members is Jason!

It's Member Monday
Meet Samson

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Samson</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our members is Samson!

Prof. Felipe Guedes' Testimonial

Prof. Felipe Guedes' Testimonial image

Check out this amazing testimonial from Prof Felipe Guedes!

It's Member Monday
Meet Will & Jake

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Will & Jake</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our members are Will & Jake!

It's Member Monday
Meet Suthi

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Suthi</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Suthi!

Prof. Eduardo's Testimonial

Prof. Eduardo's Testimonial image

Check out this amazing testimonial from Prof Eduardo!

It's Member Monday
Meet Kesh

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Kesh</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Kesh!

It's Member Monday
Meet Misha

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Misha</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Misha!

It's Member Monday
Meet Bella

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Bella</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Bella!

It's Member Monday
Meet Richie

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Richie</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Richie!

It's Member Monday
Meet Andre

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Andre</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Andre!

It's Member Monday
Meet Anya & May

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Anya & May</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Anya & May!

It's Member Monday
Meet Tim

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Tim</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Tim!

It's Member Monday
Meet Perry, Trisha, Natasha & Zac

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Perry, Trisha, Natasha & Zac</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Perry, Trisha, Natasha & Zac!

It's Member Monday
Meet The Miller Family

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet The Miller Family</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our members are the Miller Family!

It's Member Monday
Meet Lisa & Harlow

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Lisa & Harlow</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our members are Lisa and her daughter Harlow!

It's Member Monday
Meet Jack

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Jack</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is our Little Champion Jack!

It's Member Monday
Meet Beck

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Beck</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our member is Beck!

It's Member Monday
Meet Prof. Stefano

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Prof. Stefano</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our members is Prof. Stefano!

It's Member Monday
Meet Sidney

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Sidney</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our members is Sidney!

It's Member Monday
Meet Kaito

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Kaito</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our members is Kaito!

It's Our 35th Anniversary This April

It's Our 35th Anniversary This April image

Its Our 35th Anniversary This April

It's Member Monday
Meet India

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet India</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our members is India!

It's Member Monday
Meet Fillip

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Fillip</center> image

It’s #membermonday 


This week, our member is one of our oldest, Fillip Rubes!

Oceania Continental Pro Champions

Oceania Continental Pro Champions image

Congratulations to our GB Oceania team on winning the AJP Oceania Continental Pro!
 

It's Member Monday
Meet Our GB Women

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Our GB Women</center> image

It’s #membermonday 

 

This week, our members are all our GB Sydney Women!

It's Member Monday
Meet Eva

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Eva</center> image

It’s #membermonday 


This week, our member is one of our newest Tiny Champions, Eva!
 

It's Member Monday
Meet Lisa Venegas

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet Lisa Venegas</center> image

It’s #membermonday 



This week, our member is Lisa Venegas!

It's Member Monday
Meet The Flecha & Julia

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet The Flecha & Julia</center> image

It’s #membermonday 



This week, our members are Flecha & Julia!

It's Member Monday
Meet The Howell Family

<center>It's Member Monday<br>Meet The Howell Family</center> image

It’s #membermonday 



This week, our members are the Howell Family!

It's Member Monday
Meet Karen Naisoro

It's Member Monday<br>Meet Karen Naisoro image

It’s #membermonday 



This week, our member is Karen Naisoro!

Congratulations Pierce
On Your Competition Results!

Congratulations Pierce<br>On Your Competition Results! image

First competition of the year! Congratulations Pierce on the amazing result!

Taking care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu:
Victory in Life and On the Mats

<center>Taking care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu:<br>Victory in Life and On the Mats</center> image

We all experience a terrible feeling of loss one time or another that seems to

take away our very will to live. Heartache, loss of loved ones, and disappointment with friends can

seriously shake our world, leaving us to feel inadequate and unable to move on for years to come.

 

Mario Lopez About Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu

Mario Lopez About Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu image

"Something that teaches my son discipline, respect, and self-defense. And once he got into it, I wanted to learn with him and now I love it, It's like physical chess!" 🔺

GB Women

GB Women image

GB Women

Strong, powerful, empowered.

GB Student Question: “Am I starting Bjj at an age too late to get to black belt?”

GB Student Question: “Am I starting Bjj at an age too late to get to black belt?” image

GB Sydney received a question from a new student starting Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 52 years old. The student had a background in athletics – including competitive triathlon – and was very excited after being introduced to Jiu-Jitsu.

They asked a few questions about more mature (over 40 years of age) beginning and staying with Jiu-Jitsu.ㅤ

“…can I survive long enough to become a black belt by (likely age 62)? And what should my goal be to survive that long? (I didn’t think I had aged much until this past week…)”

Great questions and in fact, very common thoughts among our over 40 Gracie Barra students.

What Are The Benefits Of GB Sydney?

What Are The Benefits Of GB Sydney? image

Check out the benefits of joining the team at Gracie Barra Sydney!

Control your Jiu-Jitsu Fears Through
Knowledge & Instruction

<center>Control your Jiu-Jitsu Fears Through<br>Knowledge & Instruction</center> image

How to Handle Your Thoughts While on the Mats

Jiu-Jitsu Is Never Ending Learning

<center>Jiu-Jitsu Is Never Ending Learning</center> image

I have been asked by students “Once you are a black belt, is it necessary to continue to try to learn about Jiu-Jitsu?” The underlying assumption behind this question is: Don’t you know everything about Jiu-Jitsu by the time you graduate to your black belt?

Safety Comes First

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Hello GB Family,

May is here and many changes are to come.

2020 is definitely a year that has entered into world history and has become extremely important for the development, growth, and unity of our team.

Congratulations Isabella!

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Congratulations to our Little Champions, Isabella!

Congratulations Jules!

<center>Congratulations Jules!</center> image

Congratulations to our Little Champions, Jules!

GB Values – Positive Attitude on the Mats

GB Values – Positive Attitude on the Mats image

At the time of this post, we are training online. In addition to trying to stay active and keep your bodies flexible and muscles working, we must also make an effort to keep our attitudes positive.

It is easy to have a positive mental attitude when everything in life is going smoothly. Our resolve is tested however when life isn’t going so well. At these times, we need to reflect on maintaining a positive attitude.

GB Sydney Students
Training At Home

<center>GB Sydney Students<br>Training At Home</center> image

The work never stops for our GB Women!
 

GB Sydney Students
Training At Home

<center>GB Sydney Students<br>Training At Home</center> image

The work never stops for our staff!
 

GB Sydney Students
Training At Home

<center>GB Sydney Students<br>Training At Home</center> image

The work never stops for our GB Kids!
 

GB Sydney Students
Training At Home

<center>GB Sydney Students<br>Training At Home</center> image

The work never stops for our GB Kids!
 

Everything You Need In One Place

Everything You Need In One Place image

Find every link you need in one place!

GB SYDNEY'S VIRTUAL SCHEDULE

GB SYDNEY'S VIRTUAL SCHEDULE image

Take a look at GB Sydney's Virtual Schedule!

Create Your GB Online Account Today!

Create Your GB Online Account Today! image

Don't forget to create a FREE profile to get access to the new features at GB Online!

GB SYDNEY HQ COVID-19 UPDATE

GB SYDNEY HQ COVID-19 UPDATE image

Our top priority is the health and safety of our team members.

 

If we are to keep the numbers low and make sure those affected can be taken care of by a functioning health system, we all need to do our part, temporarily changing our daily routines to embrace social distance.

What You Can Do To
Stay Safe From The COVID-19

<center>What You Can Do To<br>Stay Safe From The COVID-19</center> image

Over the past few weeks, we have observed a growing public-health concern regarding the Coronavirus or (COVID-19).

All Gracie Barra Schools around the World are and will remain committed to providing the highest level of Jiu-Jitsu instruction in a healthy and safe environment. 

Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus as a global concern, we have been researching preventative guidelines issued by the World Health Organization and the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Additionally, we have been in close communication with health care providers and local public health authorities to create a comprehensive plan to ensure the highest level of safety to both our students and instructors. 

Initially, we aimed to gain a better understanding of the Coronavirus and the potential threats the virus may pose to our team as well as the identification of best practices in ensuring each school maintained the highest level of cleaning standards.  

As we learned more about COVID-19, it became clear that our schools must not only implement every preventive measure possible but must also serve as a source of information to create more awareness about this virus and its potential risks.

Congratulations Mia
On Your Yellow/White Belt

<center>Congratulations Mia<br>On Your Yellow/White Belt</center> image

Congratulations Mia!

Important Information
Regarding Coronavirus

<center>Important Information<br>Regarding Coronavirus</center> image

Important information regarding coronavirus

Swept Off Your Feet:
Transitioning From Striking to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

<center>Swept Off Your Feet:<br>Transitioning From Striking to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu</center> image

There are as many different types of martial arts as there are languages in the world.  Learning a new martial art is a lot like learning to speak a new language.  Accommodating to a new martial art style like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be difficult and frustrating.  Here are a couple helpful tips to help those transitioning into Jiu-Jitsu from a standup art. 

Experiencing Excellence
In Jiu-Jitsu

<center>Experiencing Excellence<br>In Jiu-Jitsu</center> image

One of the coolest things about the art and sport of Jiu-Jitsu is the opportunity to get on the mats with elite level competitors and top level Instructors in a way that is not accessible to participants of most other sports.

Get Your 2020 Red Apparel Now!

<center>Get Your 2020 Red Apparel Now!</center> image

Get your 2020 Red Apparel now!

4 Benefits of Jiu-Jitsu for Students

<center>4 Benefits of Jiu-Jitsu for Students</center> image

This is one of the most dreaded times of the year for many students.  Summer break is over which means students will be heading back to school.  For most students, this means dealing with homework, midterms, sleepless nights, and trying to find a date to the dance.  Not to mention trying to figure out what they want to do in life.  Finding time and motivation to train Jiu-Jitsu can be difficult.  Here are some benefits to doing Jiu-Jitsu as a student.

What’s the difference between Instinct and Awareness?
Carlos Gracie Jr. Explains

<center>What’s the difference between Instinct and Awareness?<br>Carlos Gracie Jr. Explains<center> image

Both Instinct & Awareness in BJJ Will Help You Grow as a Fighter

 

Our Very Own, India Risby,
Is A GB Oceania Ambassador For 2020

<center>Our Very Own, India Risby,<br>Is A GB Oceania Ambassador For 2020</center> image

Check out more about India below!

Prof. Rob Meets Master Carlos Gracie Jr

<center>Prof. Rob Meets Master Carlos Gracie Jr</center> image

Prof. Rob was lucky enough to meet Master Carlos Gracie Jr!

3 Tips To Improve Your Mount

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Along with the rear mount, the mount is considered the most dominant position on the ground in jiu-jitsu. Yet, many students struggle with the mount, preferring to stay on top in side control.

12 Signs You May be Addicted to BJJ

12 Signs You May be Addicted to BJJ image

Jiu-Jitsu is a good problem to have.  If you share the addiction to BJJ, hopefully some of these will stick out to you!

GB Motivation: Your Comfort Zone

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One of the more common challenges faced by Jiu-Jitsu students is the dreaded training plateau. Although we would like to think of our progress as a steady, uninterrupted upward progression, real life seldom works that way. There are periods where we seem to have stalled in our improvement.

Congratulations On An Amazing
Performance At The NSW Summer Cup

<center>Congratulations On An Amazing<br>Performance At The NSW Summer Cup</center> image

Congratulations to our GB Sydney team on incredible performances at the NSW Summer Cup!

Congratulations To Our
New Black Belts!

<center>Congratulations To Our<br>New Black Belts!</center> image

Congratulations to our new black belts!

Check Out Our
GB Sydney Team In Brazil!

<center>Check Out Our<br>GB Sydney Team In Brazil!</center> image

Have a look at some of the GB Sydney team at the opening of the Gracie Barra HQ in Florianpolis, Brazil with Master Carlos Gracie Jr!

2020 Competition Team

<center>2020 Competition Team</center> image

Check out the awesome video below!

Richie Harris - A Story of Change!

Richie Harris - A Story of Change! image

2 months ago, we brought you the story of Richie Harris. Here is the latest update!

 

Follow Us!

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Are you following us across our social media platforms?

Learn More About Coach Sean Fong!

Learn More About Coach Sean Fong! image

Learn more about Coach Sean Fong!

 

Click the button below to check out this amazing video about him, his outlook on life, and how Jiu-Jitsu has inspired him!