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At Gracie Barra, we are a Jiu-Jitsu studio, which to many people, is considered interchangeable with Karate other variations of martial arts. The difference between Karate and Jiu-Jitsu is a question that we often receive at our Santa Barbara gym, and we are always eager to explain the benefits of Jiu-Jitsu classes in comparison with…
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Meet Your New Year’s Fitness Goals with Adult Martial Arts Classes Contrary to popular belief (and the majority of pictures you will find online), martial arts classes aren’t just for kids! While there are certainly benefits to kids martial arts classes as well, when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and the other…
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There are four basic areas of fundamentals in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that can be evaluated as your martial arts training advances: Survival Defense Control Offense Each of these stages builds on top of one another, beginning with survival and defense at the core and working your way up through control and offense. Gathering a full understanding…
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There is no secret that while you may not feel it occurring much during your martial arts training, your body is getting an extensive workout that can certainly be felt long after you leave your martial arts class. If you are taking multiple martial arts classes a week or have other physical activities that…
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The following are tips from our jiu-jitsu trainers at Gracie Barra Santa Barbara on the best ways to prevent injuries during your jiu-jitsu classes. Don’t Jump Into Anything You Aren’t Prepared For “Jiu-jitsu is a marathon, not a sprint” is the best way to sum up the process of learning the complex techniques behind jiu-jitsu…
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Summer has come and gone and fall brings about new beginnings as teenagers are leaving their nests nationwide to take on the real world as college freshmen. While safety is certainly always a priority, it becomes an even more pressing matter when it comes to you or your child heading off to college for the…
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is far more than simply another sport. It’s also much more than any other traditional martial art. In many ways, it can, in fact, change your life and how you approach it. You’ve probably heard the “Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle” around the grapevine in Santa Barbara, but what exactly does this even mean? In this…
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Many people know about the multitude of benefits that are possible from taking Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, kickboxing and other martial arts training classes. They can physically increase your strength, agility, and coordination as well as mentally increase your concentration and sense of inner peace. What goes under the radar to many is how effective…
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What Can Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Do For Kids? Martial arts classes offer a great way to get your child more active doing something that you can both enjoy learning together. Compared to other active hobbies your child can take part in, the martial arts, specifically Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, comprises a variety of other potential benefits that…
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