Gracie Barra Westchase: Where do Houston’s most dedicated martial arts students train
When you look at the landscape of martial arts in Houston, it is easy to get lost in the sea of strip mall dojos and “tough guy” fight clubs. But if you are looking for where the most dedicated students actually hang their gi, the conversation usually leads back to Gracie Barra Westchase. This isn’t […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: What is the “Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone” philosophy all about
When you walk into Gracie Barra Westchase, the first thing you notice isn’t the trophies or the heavy bags. It is the sheer variety of people on the mats. You might see a tech executive in his fifties rolling with a college kid, or a stay at home mom practicing escapes with a professional athlete. […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: When is the right age to start a kids anti-bullying program
Parents often come into Gracie Barra Westchase with a lot of hesitation, asking if their child is too young or perhaps already too far behind to start a program like this. The reality I have seen on the mats is that the right age isn’t just a number on a birth certificate, it is more […]
