Practical guide to finishing from the back
Controlling an opponent from their back is a position of supremacy, almost a checkmate. From there, there's only one thing left to do: to finish!…
BJJ lifestyle
5 benefits BJJ can offer the elderly
BJJ is recommended to athletes of all ages and physical conditions. A practical example of this is teacher Elcirley Silva of Gracie Barra, who has…
Diet and BJJ: Understand what can be bad about the açaí you eat
The favorite energy food of BJJ practitioners, the açaí has become popular among athletes and non-athletes alike. With its unique flavor and healthy properties, the…
5 tips for curbing anxiety and the effects of pressure
If BJJ to you isn't synonymous with pleasure and rest, respect and concentration, leisure and effort, then something may be wrong with your training. Oftentimes…
Gracie Diet: Add color to your day for a healthier life
Everybody knows that eating five servings of fruits and vegetables a day is very important to your health. However, did you know that the more…
BJJ Wedding: Couple from Florida gets married at Jiu-Jitsu academy
David and Annie Iturrino share an enormous passion for Jiu-Jitsu. Recently this year, on October 26, they got married inside their own BJJ School in…
Breathing technique can improve your performance and promote relaxation
Usually people breathe only puffing their chest and using only the upper part of the lungs. Doing this, you are leading the air only…
White belt self-promotion in BJJ: Is there such a thing as too early?
White belts who compete at the World Championship and Pan American Championship earn medals in a category called "novice." The word novice itself means beginner…