Gracie Barra Westchase: When is the right age to start a kids anti-bullying program

Parents often come into Gracie Barra Westchase with a lot of hesitation, asking if their child is too young or perhaps already too far behind to start a program like this. The reality I have seen on the mats is that the right age isn’t just a number on a birth certificate, it is more […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: How much physical fitness can adults in Alief gain from jiu jitsu

Walking into Gracie Barra Westchase for the first time as an adult from Alief can be intimidating, especially if you feel like you have spent too many years behind a desk or stuck in traffic. A lot of people walk through those doors wondering if they need to get in shape just to start training. […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: Which ones are the most important techniques in no-gi jiu jitsu

When you step onto the mats at Gracie Barra Westchase for a No-Gi session, the first thing you notice is how much faster everything feels compared to the traditional Gi classes. Without the heavy cotton sleeves and collars to hang onto, you quickly realize that the game changes from a tactical tug of war into […]