Gracie Barra Westchase: What do you want to achieve with self defense for adults
When people first walk through the doors of Gracie Barra Westchase, they usually say they want to learn how to fight. But after a few weeks on the mats, most realize that what they actually want is to never have to fight at all. Self-defense for adults is a lot more nuanced than just memorizing […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: Which martial arts school best serves the Memorial area
Finding the right place to train in the Memorial area can feel a bit like looking for a needle in a haystack because there are so many flashy gyms tucked into every corner of West Houston. But when you strip away the marketing and the fancy logos, you have to look at what actually happens […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: Why is no-gi jiu jitsu essential for modern self defense
When people walk into Gracie Barra Westchase, they usually have a vision of the classic white gi and that heavy cotton fabric. It is the tradition we all love. But if you are training purely for the reality of a Sunday afternoon in a parking lot or a crowded space where things go south, you […]
