Gracie Barra Westchase: How does our curriculum build kids self defense skills effectively

When you watch a children’s class at Gracie Barra Westchase, your eyes naturally gravitate toward the physical action. You see kids learning how to break a fall safely, how to escape a tight headlock, or how to keep a safe distance from an opponent who might be twice their size. But if you talk to […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: What is the most practical anti-bullying program near Briar Forest

If you drive along Briar Forest Drive during the afternoon rush, it is easy to see why parents in this pocket of Houston are looking for real, substantial character development for their kids. The schools in and around the neighborhood are highly competitive, the social dynamics are fast-paced, and modern bullying has evolved far beyond […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: What are the primary benefits of self defense for adults

When you look at the typical adult signing up for a martial arts class, they usually come in with a very specific, immediate goal. They want to drop twenty pounds, or they are stressed out from working fifty hours a week at an office in the Energy Corridor, or maybe they watched a disturbing news […]