Gracie Barra Westchase: How many life skills are integrated into our kids self-defense skills curriculum

When you watch a kids class at Gracie Barra Westchase, it might look like they are just learning how to move their bodies or escape a hold, but there is a much deeper layer of development happening simultaneously. We don’t see self-defense and life skills as two separate categories. They are woven together so tightly […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: What do you want your child to learn about confidence and respect in Houston

Every parent in the Westchase area wants their child to grow up with a certain level of grit and a solid moral compass. When you look at the schools around Houston, they do a great job with academics, but there is a specific type of character development that only happens on a mat. At Gracie […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: Why is Brazilian jiu jitsu the best choice for kids martial arts in Houston

When you are looking at after-school activities for your kids in the Westchase area, the options are endless. You have soccer, swim team, and a dozen different martial arts schools. But there is a reason so many parents in Houston are moving toward Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and specifically toward the mats at Gracie Barra Westchase. […]