Rafael and Guilherme Mendes seminar

We are proud to announce two of the hottest fighters on the world BJJ scene today. Multiple world champions and brothers Rafael and...

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Cobrinha Seminar 29th August

Rubens Cobrinha Charles 4 times World Champion is holding a seminar at GB Midlands, Mansfield, Nottingham on 29th August. Don t miss...

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NO GI BRITISH OPEN REGISTER NOW!

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Dynamic Trio promoted to Brown Belt

Great well done and congratulations to Stu Gwilt, Paddy Carmody and Piotr Kapral who were promoted last week by Braulio to Brown...

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CHANGE TO TUESDAYS CLASSES

From 3rd of August 2010 the Tuesdays 12 pm classes will be changed from NO GI to GI CLASS instead

Upcoming Events

NO GI BRITISH OPEN REGISTER NOW!

Britain’s biggest and best no gi grappling championships for the 2nd successful...

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Welcome to Gracie Barra Birmingham

Whether you are a total beginner, a seasoned competitor, or simply inquisitive about the wonderful world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Gracie Barra Birmingham has everything to offer. This site gives regular updates about the club, members, special promotional offers, competition news and a regular comment from Braulio and Victor themselves - so make sure you check it out regularly.

As well as Braulio and Victor Estima teaching on a daily basis throughout the week, there is also a an experienced support team of brown and purple belt instructors to guide you through your progress.

Our club is the leading centre of excellence in the UK and one of the best in the world, if you wish to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - its here on your door step, so come and give it a try!

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Latest Blog Posts

How should you be warming up?

24 March 2010
How should you be warming up?

Research over the last few years has changed the way many coaches warm up their athletes. Gone are the days of sitting down holding stretches for 10 minutes and doing countless push-ups and sit-ups. But what should...

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Look after your muscles!

12 February 2010
Look after your muscles!

As you all know, training can take it’s toll on our muscles, leaving us feeling tight, sore and less mobile than we would like. In an ideal world, we’d all have a sports massage after each session but this isn’t time or...

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LSD for BJJ - Is it such a bad thing?

15 November 2009
LSD for BJJ - Is it such a bad thing?

Firstly , the answer may be ‘no’.


And secondly, I should probably mention that we’re talking about Long Slow Duration training… not the hallucinogenic drug!


In recent times, many combat sports athletes have moved...

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The Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle

17 June 2009
The Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle

For many of us, Jiu-Jitsu is more than just an art, it’s a lifestyle that encompasses our whole lives! From clothing to vacations, entire decisions can be based around the teachings of the gentle art.
For many, our...

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The Big Question

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is pre dominantly a ground fighting art focussing on submission holds with joint-locks and chokeholds. The premise is that a smaller and weaker person is able to overcome larger and stronger opponents whose advantages are neutralised against a jiu jitsu exponent when when grappling on the ground.

The Short Answer

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an efficient self-defence and an extraordinary way of exercising while developing a wide range of qualities such as: humility, discipline, respect, self-esteem, concentration, body awareness and balance.