Gracie Barra Westchase: How many life skills are integrated into our self defense curriculum for kids
When you first watch a kids martial arts class, it is easy to focus entirely on the physical side of things. You see them learning how to break a fall, escape a hold, or maintain a safe distance from someone twice their size. But if you talk to any parent who has watched their child […]
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 […]
