Gracie Barra Westchase: Why is Houston a hub for elite Brazilian jiu jitsu

If you spend enough time driving around the Westchase District, you realize it is more than just a corporate corridor or a place to find a good lunch spot. For anyone in the martial arts world, this pocket of Houston has quietly become a global destination for high-level training. It isn’t a fluke that some […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: Which ones are our most popular kids activities for active families

When you live in a place like Westchase, the options for keeping kids active are endless, but most of them end up being seasonal or just plain exhausting for the parents. You spend half your time driving to different fields or buying new gear that they outgrow in three months. Families here are looking for […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: How does our anti-bullying program help students in Houston

Bullying is a heavy topic for any parent, and in a neighborhood like Westchase, the pressure on kids to fit in or stand out can be intense. Most schools try to handle it with assemblies or posters, but we all know that a slogan on a wall doesn’t help a child when they are cornered […]