Surviving the First 6 Months of Sparring (Gracie Breakdown)

Sparring or “rolling“ is one of the elements that makes jiu-jitsu the most effective martial art on the planet, but it's also the number one reason why more than 90% of people quit training in the first 6-12 months. In this special edition Gracie Breakdown, Rener and Eve Gracie (Currently 9 months pregnant!), share the three most important sparring secrets that will enable students to navigate the first six months of jiu-jitsu sparring and make their “rolls“ far more productive than they are painful and demoralizing. If you know someone who has quit, or is on the verge of quitting, because they couldn't handle the tornado, please share this video and save their jiu-jitsu career! To watch Rener's roll with NFL Player, Tamba Hali, click here: To watch “What EXACTLY is a Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt, click here: - Find a Certified Training Center near you, or learn Gracie Jiu-Jitsu from anywhere in