Gracie Barra Westchase: Why is Brazilian jiu jitsu the best choice for kids martial arts

Most parents looking into martial arts for their kids end up staring at a screen trying to choose between karate, taekwondo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The flashy kicks and high energy of striking arts look great in movies, but if you look at how kids actually interact on a school playground or during a conflict, things […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: Which of our programs is ideal for a beginner in Memorial

If you are living over in the Memorial area and thinking about trying martial arts for the very first time, the biggest hurdle is usually just walking through the front door. It is completely normal to look at a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy and think that everyone inside is already an elite athlete who knows exactly […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: Who offers the best women’s self defense training in Houston

When looking for the absolute best women’s self defense Houston has to offer, you quickly realize how much fluff is out there. A lot of places offer weekend seminars that teach you how to escape a wrist grab or poke someone in the eyes. While that sounds great on paper, anyone who has ever been […]