BJJ: Women Forging a Fiery Path: Great 8
Its mid-April vacation week. The sun is shining, the days are full and adventures are plentiful. Hopefully you're able to get in training, or...
Omaplatas in Paradise: Rafael Lovato Jr. in Costa Rica
The longer you train, the more you realize, there are black belts and then there are black belts and in that smaller subset, there reside...
The Secret Fight Club in California Packed With Silicon Valley Execs
Currently, there's a secret fight club in California filled with Silicon Valley execs. Members call it The Gentleman's Fight Club, which is an amusing...
Jiu-Jitsu Helping Kids To Combat Bullying
Flavio Almeida and his family had recently moved from Brazil in order to open the new Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu gym located in Scottsdale....
Jiu Jitsu Belt Promotions: Should They Be A Surprise?
I've seen many different structures for promotion in BJJ. These different traditions/ceremonies are a big part of the jiu jitsu experience. I was on...
Here’s Why You Need To Master The Basics In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,...
I was listening to the Joe Rogan Experience with MMA pioneer and veteran referee "Big" John McCarthy the other day. He and Joe Rogan...
Jiu-jitsu Masters: 5 Rules to Roll With
Ryron & Rener Gracie talk about rolling over 40 & what it takes to continue the journey throughout your lifetime. Very interesting...
Do You Know Your BJJ History?
Sitting in a circle of BJJ guys the other day I referenced the name Royce Gracie and was greeted by several blank looks from...
Does Your BJJ Academy Have A Curriculum?
Of the numerous BJJ academies I have trained at and visited, only a fraction structured classes according to a set curriculum.
The academies that did...
Teen Girls Of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fort Collins: ‘We have never worn...
Emma Barber of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fort Collins reply:
My name is Emma Barber and I am a certified Gracie Jiu Jitsu instructor and owner (along with...