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My Child Is a Bully? What Do I Do? Learn how to help

Even though it can be extremely hard to deal with the idea that your child might be the offender – the one using bullying behaviours – it’s very important to pay attention to some warning signs. Professor Marcelo Bonanca talks about them in this video. Knowledge is power, so learn how you can help your kid to get to the root of the real issues and make positive decisions. To watch the

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Bullying: a practical guide to spot the issue & take the 1st steps

Unfortunately, for many students, back to school is synonymous with back to bullying. At our school, we deal every day with many parents concerned about this problem. That’s why we have put together a video to help more and more people to spot the issue and take the first steps to address it properly. Please share if you think this might help someone you know! If you want to know

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How being part of the Jiu-Jitsu community will help you in life

Within the Jiu-Jitsu community, people from all backgrounds come together to become better versions of themselves. We can only achieve our highest selves within a community. We need the alternative lenses, the support, and accountability that a community provides to fully actualize ourselves in our unique way. Jiu-Jitsu delivers the specific community that an individual needs to grow. This is, perhaps, the most immediately tangible benefit of BJJ training. So,

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Why Summer is a great season to train Jiu-Jitsu

Summer season is typically a time when people train less and take it easy. Why does this happen? The weather is nice, people go on vacation, or do outside activities… Of course everybody should enjoy a break and relax, but keep in mind: JIU-JITSU IS NOT SEASONAL! A few (GOOD) reasons why you should NOT QUIT JIU-JITSU during SUMMER: Good BJJ fighters are made when the opponents are resting. That’s

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BJJ Endorphin boost: how to stay happy and warm during the winter

After a long day at work, all you might want to do is go home and cozy up in front of a nice fire. However, there is another way to stay warm this winter – exercising. It promotes the release of endorphins. And we all know how hard we exercise during BJJ training. Endorphins are neurotransmitters which aid in the feeling of pain relief. But that’s not all! Endorphins are

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#EatingWellIsJiuJitsu: How To Stay Healthy During The Holiday Season

First of all, we are not here to tell you that you shouldn’t indulge once in a while. The Holidays are here, and we SHOULD celebrate it properly! But if we have the option to make beneficial choices, why not? Take a look at this highly-effective guide of easy tricks to staying healthy and feeling good this holiday season! Drink Up We are talking about water! Water is going to

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Top 10 Gifts To Give a Jiu-Jitsu Fighter For Christmas

If your special one is into Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, we can help you get them the perfect gift. Here is the ultimate Christmas wish list for Jiu-Jitsu students: 1. New Gi (Kimono) By far the most popular Christmas gift for BJJ among the families that come into Gracie Barra pro shop during the holidays is buying a BJJ uniform. It’s always good to have a new/extra one. 2. Gracie Barra Rash

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#BJJFACTS: Why did Professor Marcelo start to teach kids?

DID YOU KNOW THAT… PROFESSOR MARCELO GOT HIS BLACK BELT FROM ONE OF THE GRACIE BARRA FOUNDERS WHO IS AN EXPERT IN KIDS PROGRAM? That is how he started, very early in his career, to acquire all his expertise in teaching kids _ a very rewarding but challenging venture. Professor Marcelo believes that coaching children brings a big responsibility, so he provides specific attention to each student’s needs and goals. He

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Special offer: Train now, pay next year!

Join the Gracie Barra Family today to start taking advantage of unlimited Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Kids & Adults, No Gi, Conditioning, and Special Events for all family and DO NOT PAY until 2018! Contact us NOW to know more about this offer! [contact-form-7 id=”4253″ title=”General”]

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