10 benefits of Jiu Jitsu that can improve your life
Transform your life with the benefits of Jiu Jitsu “Be so strong that nothing can disturb the peace of your mind” – Carlos Gracie. Through this quote, it is possible to understand the benefits of jiu jitsu on a personal level that goes beyond physical activity since this sport involves both the body and the mind […]
GB Technique: 3 Tips for Knee Slice Guard Pass

This week on GB Technique we are looking at some tips and troubleshooting for the Knee Slice Guard pass. This is certainly one of the most successful guard pass techniques but it has several important but not obvious details that are important to successfully execute. Miss these details and your opponent will stop your pass […]
The New Ultimate Position: Back Attacks From Top Game in Jiu-Jitsu

Professor Lucas Norat is a Gracie Barra black belt who is an IBJJF-ranked competitor in the Super Heavyweight division. Professor Norat is unusual for a Super Heavyweight in that his back-taking style – attacking with the Berimbolo, for example – is something you might expect to see from a lighter competitor but not often seen […]
The Globalization of Jiu-Jitsu – The First Athlete to Receive the Black Belt from André Nunes in Germany

Jiu-Jitsu continues to spread deeper and wider around the world. As this happens, Jiu-Jitsu is becoming more a part of the fabric that makes up the country’s identity. We saw this in America many years ago, and it continues to this day. As a result of the expansion, amazing athletes are developing in countries we […]
Understanding The Closed Guard Game with Prof Valerio Ubaldini

“The beauty of Jiu-Jitsu is that the game always evolves and there is always something new you can learn, work and get better on!” ㅤ Prof Valerio is very passionate about Jiu-Jitsu and more specifically – he loves the closed guard position. According to Prof Valerio, the closed guard might well be the most important […]
3 Great Influences – How Master Carlos Gracie Jr. Developed His Teaching Philosophy

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 […]
Do You Know Where the X-Guard Blindspot Is? Discover the Strategic Jiu-Jitsu Passing System

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. Professor Jow Jow got his start in Jiu-Jitsu when he was 10 years old in Belo […]
Motivation and Discipline: Two Key Factors for Success

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. […]
Gracie Barra Sandton Gets Premium School Status

It is with great pride and excitement that we announce that Gracie Barra Sandton has been given Premium School status by Gracie Barra International, becoming the first school in Africa to achieve this. Being a Gracie Barra Premium School means that as part of an annual audit, the school consistently meets all the requirements set by […]