Gracie Barra Westchase: What is the impact of Brazilian jiu-jitsu on kids motor coordination
If you watch a group of kids running around a playground, you can usually spot the ones who have spent time on the mats at Gracie Barra Westchase almost immediately. It is not because they are aggressive or acting like little soldiers, but because of the way they move. There is a certain fluidity and […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: How much of jiu-jitsu is mental vs physical strength
If you ask a beginner at Gracie Barra Westchase how much of this sport is physical, they will probably tell you it is one hundred percent. Their lungs are burning, their forearms are tight, and they feel like they just wrestled a bear. But if you talk to the black belts who have been on […]
Gracie Barra Westchase: What do you want your child to gain from our anti bullying program
When you walk into Gracie Barra Westchase, the first thing you notice isn’t the smell of the mats or the sound of people hitting the floor. It’s the energy of a room full of kids who are slowly realizing they don’t have to be afraid. Most parents come to us because they’re worried about a […]
