GB2 by Carlos Maia: The Sweep That Shook Jiu Jitsu | Docuseries – Episode 2

In 1994, at the Gama Filho Stadium in Rio, Jiu-Jitsu history was written. A single sweep would send shockwaves through the sport — inspiring a generation and shaping the path of Carlos Maia on his journey with Gracie Barra.

As a young teenager, Carlos Maia spent weekends glued to the mats, watching the world’s best fighters compete in Rio de Janeiro. Without the internet, competition days became classrooms — a place to study techniques, idols, and innovations in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

This episode tells the story of the sweep that became a turning point, remembered by those who witnessed it and retold by those it inspired. More than just a move, it symbolized the creativity and evolution of BJJ training in the 1990s, fueling Carlos Maia’s vision for the future.

Now, through his GB2 curriculum on GB Online, Professor Maia continues that legacy — helping students worldwide explore structured paths to Jiu-Jitsu growth, rooted in both tradition and innovation.

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👉 GB2 by Carlos Maia — launching Week 1 on September 28th, with a new week released every week: https://online.graciebarra.com/pages/gb2-carlos-maia