Gracie Barra Westchase: Where to find professional grade self-defense in Houston

When you look at the news in Houston these days it is hard to ignore the fact that the world can be unpredictable. You might walk into a martial arts school expecting to learn movie star kicks and flashy blocks but that is usually where people get it wrong. True self defense is not about […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: What are the fundamental positions in Brazilian jiu-jitsu

When you start training at Gracie Barra Westchase, you quickly realize that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu isn’t just a random collection of wrestling moves. It is more like a game of chess where your body parts are the pieces. To keep from getting overwhelmed, we focus on a few fundamental positions that serve as the foundation […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: What are the options for women only training at Memorial area

When you are looking for female-only training in the Memorial and Westchase area, you quickly realize that there is a big difference between a gym that just happens to have women in it and a program that is built from the ground up specifically for us. Most martial arts schools offer a generic curriculum where you […]