Using Verbal Jiu-Jitsu: The Art of Controlling Conflict Without Fighting
Posts Tagged "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu"
Madea: The Count Who Helped Shape the Gracies in Brazil
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is widely recognized today as a revolutionary martial art, dominating the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) and self-defense systems. But few know the story behind the early teachers who influenced its pioneers. One such figure was … Read More
read more →The Sons of Hélio Gracie: The Men Who Carried the Legacy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu cannot be told without discussing the Gracie family. At the center of this story stands Hélio Gracie, the man who refined the techniques of Jiu-Jitsu and demonstrated how leverage, timing, and technique could allow a … Read More
read more →Why Training at a Place Where “Everyone Is Welcomed” Isn’t Always the Best Idea.
For over 25 years in this business, we’ve seen just about everything. We’ve watched people come and go, cultures rise and fall, and gyms build—or lose—their identity. One of the biggest lessons we’ve learned is this:
“Everyone is welcome” sounds … Read More
read more →8 Things You Need to Know Before Your First Jiu-Jitsu Class.
Walking into your first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) class can feel intimidating. New environment, new people, strange terminology, and lots of grappling—it’s normal to feel nervous. The good news? Everyone on the mat started exactly where you are now. Here are … Read More
read more →Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Seminar with Master Luiz Palhares
Join us for a special Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Seminar led by Master Luiz Palhares on Thursday, February 5th.
Schedule & Pricing
5:00 PM – Children’s Seminar | $20
6:00 PM – Adult Seminar | $60
Dress Code
Please wear a white … Read More
You Can’t Buy the Journey
The other day at my academy, I had a young 14-year-old and his older brother helping me clean up. As we worked, he stumbled across a pile of my old, worn-out belts—white, blue, purple, and brown. They were stained, frayed, … Read More
read more →Connect
