The Anti-Bullying Program
Anti-Bullying Program No more bullying program is back! Gracie Barra West is offering a FREE self defense program, so that every child in our community knows how to defend themselves against bullies. This program will teach kids 6 years and older to properly prevent, respond and deal with bullying. Gracie Barra West has developed a …
First BJJ Class
First BJJ Class? No problem. Congratulations, you’ve signed up for your first BJJ class, but what happens next? When you arrive at Gracie Barra West, our dedicated Program Director will be waiting to welcome you at the front desk. After signing the waiver, they will give you a brief tour of the school and explain …
Old School vs. New School
Old School vs New School. Is there a difference? Jiu-Jitsu has grown and become one of the most popular martial arts today. New tricks and moves such as inversions, berimbolos, rubber and worm guards have become more popular. Old school BJJ is more applicable to beginners for it is more pressure based compared to new …
Open Mat to benefit The We Defy Foundation
Gracie Barra West’s open mat to benefit The We Defy Foundation Veteran’s day Open Mat Fundraiser November 11th at 10am, We will be hosting a fundraiser to help the nonprofit organization We Defy. They suggest a donation of $20 and the proceeds will benefit The We Defy Foundation! This event is open to the public. …
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Women in Charge
Women in Charge Self Defense Program for Women. Every 2 minutes a woman is sexually assaulted in the United States…Don’t become just another statistic: Learn Self Defense for FREE at Gracie Barra! Gracie Barra (GB) Jiu-Jitsu is offering a fun, enjoyable and professionally prepared self defense program exclusively for women. And the best part …
Anti-Bullying Program
Anti-Bullying Program The Anti-bullying program is back! Gracie Barra West is offering a FREE self defense program, so that every child in our community knows how to defend themselves against bullies. This program will teach kids ages 6-15 to properly prevent, respond and deal with bullying. Gracie Barra West has developed a coordinated effort to …
Competition Prep
BJJ Competition Competition season is here! From Veterans to first timers, everyone has a specific way they prepare themselves for a tournament. We asked our Coaches how they help prepare students for a Competition. The average amount of time a student has to prepare is anywhere from 1-2 months. The first thing we will look …
Week 14 Self Defense
Self Defense Self Defense for Week 14, Coach Todd and Coach Val demonstrate a defense from a driving front choke. This is a common attack one might experience, especially in a bar or club setting. The attacker, Coach Todd, drives Coach Val backward while holding both hand against her throat. The first thing Coach …
Week 14 Koshi Guruma
Koshi Guruma This week in the Gracie Barra curriculum is Hip or Hand Throws and Side Mount. Coach Todd and Coach Val demonstrate Koshi Guruma into an arm in triangle. This takedown is a fundamental hip throw that originates from Kodenkan Judo. Coach Todd gets standard judo grips and starts moving Coach Val, also known …
United with We Defy Foundation
We Defy Foundation Gracie Barra West Colorado Springs is Proud to announce our Partnership with The We Defy Foundation. A Nonprofit Organization for combat veterans coping with military connected disabilities a long term means to overcome their challenges through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. As a veteran owned and operated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school, we are thrilled to …