New Muay Thai Class
Muay Thai is officially on the weekly schedule and included in every membership at Gracie Barra Jefferson City. Muay Thai is the national sport and cultural martial art of Thailand. Muay Thai is often referred to as “The Art of Eight Limbs”; and uses eight points of contact for striking – hands, shins, elbows and …
New After School Program
The Gracie Barra Jefferson City After School Program is a great alternative to traditional after school care. Our Certified instructors not only encourage a healthy lifestyle but also provide a positive environment for children to learn the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu alongside their peers. Whether you work until 5 pm or would like your …
A Comparison of Jiu Jitsu to Karate for Self Defense
A Comparison of Jiu Jitsu to Karate for Self Defense We have a lot of people come into our school with the expectation of learning Karate. Jiu Jitsu is relatively new and along with the rise of its use in the UFC is now one of the fastest growing sports in the world. While both …
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7 Reasons for your Child to Train at Gracie Barra Jefferson City
1. Body awareness and coordination If you have children, you’ve seen it. Kids fall down, and run into things a lot. They don’t have the body awareness and coordination adults have. You’ll find that children who get less screen time and more time outside have better coordination. They’re jumping off things, hanging upside down, and chasing …
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