Growing up in the small mountain city of Teresopolis, Brazil, young Professor Thiago Aso wanted to compete so badly that he sold chocolates on the street to raise money to pay the registration fees for the tournaments.   Professor Thiago Aso shares his story of discovering Jiu-Jitsu, his perseverance to travel and compete, and…

GB Online would like you to meet Professor Gustavo “ Guga” Machado Pinto of GB Newcastle in New South Wales, Australia. Professor Gustavo is the instructor behind the new Drilling Video series coming December 20th to GB Online. Professor Gustavo started his study of martial arts with the Brazilian art…

  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…

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…

We are four weeks away from the biggest Gracie Barra event! The GB World Summit 2022 is in Brazil for the first time. If you haven’t already read about the location of the Summit on the Magic Island and the amazing Lifestyle day planned, check out those blogs to learn more…

  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…

  Have you heard that the beautiful city of Florianópolis is going to be the host of the 2022 Gracie Barra World Summit? Well, if you haven’t, it is time to get acquainted. The fourth edition of Gracie Barra’s biggest event is scheduled for November 24-26th and will happen in Brazil for…

The World Summit is always an opportunity to connect with GB Members from around the world. With our leadership team always there to put on an amazing event, the World Summit provides the attendees with unique experiences that cannot be replicated outside of this once-a-year family reunion. And with this year’s Summit being on …

  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…

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.…