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Can a Martial Art Support a Parents Instruction?
REINFORCING VALUES The parental decision to invest in a martial arts program for their child is an important one. The program they choose should effectively teach their children the martial skills they want to develop, while reinforcing the values they teach at home. Unlike many TMA (traditional martial arts) schools, Gracie Barra Snoqualmie takes a …
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12 reasons martial arts are better for kids than team sports
I grew up in Brazil playing soccer every single day. We played soccer at school, when we came home, at the beach and on the weekends we played some more. I love soccer and follow it diligently to this day so this article is not a soccer bashing but rather a highlight of Martial Arts …
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Judo vs Jiu Jitsu
The Gracie Barra Method includes some standup takedown training as a part of every class. Some basic Judo takedowns are taught, especially those takedowns which are applicable to self defense situations. An important part of the Gracie Barra Fundamentals curriculum is the self defense aspect of jiu-jitsu and several of the classic judo takedowns are …
Is sport Jiu Jitsu good for self defense?
This is a debate that is increasing in the jiu jitsu world as jiu jitsu becomes more popular and the availability of sport jiu jitsu competitions increases and more schools move towards teaching sport jiu jitsu in their classes. The fundamental question at the heart of the debate is “Does training sport jiu jitsu prepare …
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