Gracie Barra Westchase: How much of a role does leverage play in women’s self defense

If you listen to the way mainstream culture talks about self-defense for women, the advice is usually remarkably bad. It is almost always centered around striking, like telling a woman to punch a man in the jaw or kick him in the shins. But if you think about that realistically for even a second, the […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: Where to find a martial arts school that values the whole Family

When you start looking for a martial arts school for your family around the Westchase area, you quickly realize how fragmented most options are. You will find tiny storefront gyms that cater exclusively to hyper-aggressive young men looking to fight, where the atmosphere feels tense and entirely uninviting for a kid. Or you will stumble […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: Which martial arts program is right for busy Memorial professionals

If you live or work around the Memorial area, your life is likely dictated by a packed calendar, demanding professional expectations, and the relentless hum of Houston traffic. Between managing high-level projects, sitting through back-to-back corporate meetings, and trying to maintain a semblance of a personal life, your personal time is incredibly finite. When professional […]