Gracie Barra Westchase: What do you want your child to learn about confidence and respect through jiu-jitsu

When you look at the chaotic pace of a kid’s world today, it is easy to wonder how we can give them a solid foundation that sticks. Most parents come to Gracie Barra Westchase looking for a physical outlet or a way for their child to burn off some extra energy. But what they really […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: How much physical fitness can adults gain from jiu-jitsu

If you are living around Alief and looking for a way to get back into shape, you have probably already stared at the walls of a traditional gym or spent a mind numbing hour on a treadmill, wondering how people do it week after week. The truth is, most commercial workouts fail adults because they […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: Why is Brazilian jiu jitsu the best choice for kids martial arts

Most parents looking into martial arts for their kids end up staring at a screen trying to choose between karate, taekwondo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The flashy kicks and high energy of striking arts look great in movies, but if you look at how kids actually interact on a school playground or during a conflict, things […]