Gracie Barra Westchase: How does jiu jitsu help kids in Piney Point overcome shyness

It is no secret that growing up in a place like Piney Point comes with its own set of pressures. Kids are expected to excel in school, keep up with a million extracurriculars, and navigate social circles that can feel pretty intimidating. For a naturally shy child, that environment can make them want to retreat […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: Why is our academy a leader in martial arts instruction in Houston

When you walk into Gracie Barra Westchase, the first thing you notice isn’t the smell of sweat or the sound of people hitting the mats. It is the immediate sense that you have stumbled into a place where people actually give a damn about your progress. Houston has no shortage of gyms where you can […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: What are the fundamental pillars of our anti bullying program

When we talk about the anti bullying program at Gracie Barra Westchase, we are not just giving kids a list of things not to do. Most schools have a poster on the wall that says be kind, but we prefer to give kids the actual physical and emotional tools to handle a bad situation when […]