Gracie Barra Westchase: When should you consider switching from Gi to No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
If you spend any significant amount of time in the jiu jitsu world, you will eventually hit a crossroads where your fingers are sore, your gi feels heavy, and you start staring at the people training across the mat in shorts and t-shirts. There is a common misconception that you have to choose a side […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: How does the anti-bullying program help students in Houston
The internet loves to give parents well-meaning but completely useless advice about how to handle bullying. You have probably read the standard tips: tell your kid to ignore it, tell them to report it to a teacher, or tell them to just look confident. Anyone who has ever actually been a kid knows that ignoring […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: Who provides the safest environment for women’s self defense in Houston
When looking for a place to learn self defense in a city as sprawling and chaotic as Houston, the word safety gets thrown around a lot. Most schools use it as a generic marketing term, promising a secure environment while immediately throwing you into a room full of aggressive sparring partners. For women seeking real […]
