BJJ NOGI Seminar
Gracie Barra West and Mission 22 will be hosting a BJJ Nogi Seminar. Professor Jeremy Wynia is a 2-Time IBJJF Masters NOGI World Champion and 1-Time IBJJF Masters Gi World Champion. He will be teaching a BJJ Nogi Seminar on July 27th. The Seminar will be from 11 to 1pm. This is an amazing opportunity …
Week 8 Foot Sweeps
A key component in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo is Foot Sweeps. As we continue Week 8 in the Gracie Barra Curriculum Coach Todd and Coach Val demonstrate one of their favorite Foot Sweeps. Both Coach Todd and Coach Val get Judo Grips or collar tie. Coach Todd then locks out his elbow, the one on …
Week 8 Side Control
Week 8 in the Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Curriculum is Side Control, Clinch and Holds and Foot Throws. Coach Todd and Coach Val demonstrate one of their favorite Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Side Control Escapes. Once Coach Todd establishes his position in side control, Coach Val creates a frame across his jaw. From there …
Anti-bullying Program Week 1
Saturday June 8th we kicked off our free Anti-bullying Program for kids. With the support of our students and the community it was a huge success. The kids had a wonderful time playing games, making new friends and learning self defense skills. Coach Pete led the kids in a group discussion. These discussions are extremely …
Week 7: Leg Grabs and Guard
Gracie Barra Week 7: Leg Grabs, Guard and Ground Strike Today starts Week 7 in the Gracie Barra curriculum. Coach Todd and Coach Val are demonstrating a double leg takedown, one of their favorite techniques. Once Coach Val has her grip on his lapel, she is able to control him easier. Coach Todd needs to …
Gracie Barra Week 5 Sacrifice Throws and Guard Bottom
The BJJ theme this week is Continuous Improvement and Growth. Instructors and students discuss the importance of continuous practice in class. Students feel encouraged to consistently come to class and learn new self defense techniques. There is always room for growth and learning to adapt is a key element in Jiu-jitsu. GB1- This week Gracie …
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Week 4: Kids Class
In the Self-defense portion of the curriculum this week, the kids classes were learning to how to break grips and get a way from a larger person. We also practiced using phrases like, “Don’t touch me,” to make sure that adults in the area know that something is wrong. We focused a lot of the …
Anti-Bullying Program
Women in Charge
Join us May 20th-24th from 9:30- 10:45am at Gracie Barra West for our Women in Charge Program. Open to all women in our community! This is a FREE WEEK for women to learn skills to protect themselves from potential domestic and sexual violence. 1 in 3 women in the U.S. experience some form of sexual …
Special Guest Professor Itacio Lisboa-Intro BJJ class
Gracie Barra West Colorado Springs and 5th degree black belt Professor Itacio Lisboa are offering an introductory BJJ class. April 22nd at 6pm
It is open to the community for all ages and levels.
For entry please bring CAN GOODS AND NONPERISHABLE FOODS. Snacks available for purchase, all proceeds will go to the nonprofit organization One Nation Walking Together.
Spaces are limited, call or text (719)651-3358 to RSVP today!