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 …
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 …
Week 10 Hip and Hand Throws
Gracie Barra Week 10 Hip and Hand Throws Coach Todd gets standard Judo grips on her lapel and wants to start some movements because it will be easier to get her off balance. As he is moving her, Coach Todd will pull on her lapel. As a result he is able to sneak his other hand …
Week 9 Sacrifice Throws
Sacrifice Throws This Week in the Gracie Barra West Curriculum is Week 9: Sacrifice Throws. Sumi Gaeshi is one of Coach Todd’s favorite Sacrifice throws. Coach Val grips onto his lapel, but Coach Todd breaks her grip while dragging her arm across him. He takes an inside step but Coach Val counters, bringing her foot …
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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