Our Summer Camp registration is officially open and this year it will be a super exclusive and fun event for small groups. We decided to host this camp in order to allow our kids to have a positive experience, lots of fun and keep them connected with the core elements of jiu-jitsu (mental and…
To help the Jiu-Jitsu community in this critical moment that the world is going through, Professor Marcelo Bonança is sharing a strategic and efficient financial action plan to support BJJ school owners and family businesses. For those who don’t know, Marcelo holds a Master’s degree in Economics from one of the best schools in Brazil…
This summer, choose an activity that will entertain your kid and help them develop some important life skills! WHY NEITHER YOUR KID NOR YOU will want to miss out on this opportunity? 2 outings per week, with all costs (transportation and tickets), included! Drop off from 8.30-9.00am and pick up from 4.30-5.00pm Morning anti-bullying (fun)…
If you want to improve your jiu-jitsu quickly, you are not alone. Every day, hundreds of students search for how they can get better at BJJ and FAST. While there is no magical formula (consistency and discipline are your best shots here), some actions will definitely take you there fastER! Here are our best tips:…
If you have ever been a part of our GB Sainte-Anne community, you already know that, at our school, the students’ experience is a priority. That’s why we are thrilled to have hosted so many great birthday parties this year and had so many kids celebrating this special moment with us in a fun and…
The history of Brazilian jiu-jitsu goes back to the early twentieth century. First in line, Mitsuyo Maeda, the Japanese (judo expert) of unparalleled skill brought our art to Brazil. Maeda left Japan in 1904 and visited a number of countries giving “jiu-do” demonstrations and accepting challenges from wrestlers, boxers, savate fighters and various other martial artists before eventually…
We hear all the time stories about how people have transformed their bodies – and their lives – by starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. People who have gotten more confident, lost weight and seriously increased their energy. To anyone who has ever tried BJJ, this is unsurprising. Every time a student steps on the mat they know…
Sometimes, students get curious about No-Gi training but don’t really know the difference between the two styles. Actually, the core techniques, positions and principles of jiu-jitsu are mostly the same despite a different rule set for competition or a street self-defense situation. That said, what ARE the main differences between gi and no-gi? 1) The…
Last week, Professor Marcelo was in California to take part in the Gracie Barra World Summit, an event dedicated to the three pillars that have made Gracie Barra the largest and most successful Brazilian tea in the world: GB Legacy, GB Jiu-Jitsu, and GB Competition. There, he learned and shared a lot, competed and got…
If you train BJJ, you might have asked yourself this question or had to answer it at some point. Maybe you are wondering this right now. So, here is a quick overview of the most efficient martial art in the world: “Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and a self-defence system that focuses on grappling with particular emphasis on ground fighting. …