The Art of the Armbar: Mastering the Most Essential Submission in Jiu-Jitsu

Jiu Jitsu Armbar Hold

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a dynamic martial art known for its emphasis on technique and leverage rather than brute force. At the core of this art lies a fundamental submission known as the armbar hold. The armbar is a grappling-based technique used to control an opponent and force them into submission. With a combination of precision, …

How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Stands Out Against Other Martial Arts

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu athletes practicing on mat.

There are several types of martial arts that are practiced worldwide, and each one has its own story of how it came to be, including Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a form of martial arts that uses groundwork and submissions to take down opponents. This method is very successful in neutralizing threats when the opponent …

Origins of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

How BJJ’s Growing Popularity Began Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most popular martial arts in world. It’s a core element in many MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighters’ arsenal and continues to grow in popularity, for self-discipline, fitness, and self-defense. For these reasons, it’s not surprising that parents are enrolling their children and teens in Brazilian …

Total Guide to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Belts and the BJJ Belt System

A Row of Gracie Barra Black Belt Students

Jiu-Jitu Belt Order and Progression at Gracie Barra Understand How to Move Up a Belt in Jiu-Jitsu Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is for anyone who wants to learn the art of self-defense. teaches you defense principles that you can apply on the mat or in everyday life! From stress, relationships, confidence, and so much more …

5 Unexpected Benefits of Our BJJ Gym in Palmdale | Gracie Barra

Train at Our Gym for Palmdale and Lancaster Residents! Get in the best shape of your life with our BJJ fitness classes in Palmdale and Lancaster! No other gym in Palmdale can give you a full-body workout like our Jiu-Jitsu-inspired BarraFIT class can! The benefits and support system at our Lancaster martial arts gym offers …

What You Need to Know Before Starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Tips to prepare you for your first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class in Lancaster, CA   Out of all the gyms in West Lancaster, only one offers the ergonomic self-defense techniques that come with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Gracie Barra. There are a lot of reasons to practice martial arts training, including physical, mental and social benefits. While everyone’s …