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 …
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 …
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 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 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 …
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 …