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Why Gracie Barra is The Best Gym in Santa Barbara

If you’re looking for a top-rated martial arts school that offers a variety of programs for both kids and adults, look no further than Gracie Barra in Santa Barbara. With our extensive range of classes, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Kickboxing, this family-oriented gym is truly a cut above the rest. Read below to…

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How Our Women’s Self Defense Programs Can Enhance Your Life

In a world where personal safety and empowerment are of paramount importance, women are seeking ways to equip themselves with the necessary skills to protect themselves. At Gracie Barra of Santa Barbara, we understand the importance of women’s self-defense and offer specialized martial arts programs tailored specifically for women. Our women’s self-defense programs are designed…

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Is Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Good for Kids?

Parents have a lot of options when it comes to extracurriculars for their children. It can be difficult to figure out what the best extracurriculars might be. Self-defense classes, such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offer many benefits to children. If you are looking for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Santa Barbara or want to get your child into…

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Is Jiu-Jitsu Good for Self-Defense?

There is a lot of debate surrounding the topic of self-defense: what works, what doesn’t work, and what is the best method for defending oneself against an attacker. Some people argue that martial arts are not effective for self-defense, while others believe that they are the best way to protect oneself. In this blog post,…

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Is Jiu-Jitsu Good for Women’s Self-Defense?

At first glance, Jiu-Jitsu can seem like a masculine sport that uses strength and speed as a fighter forces their opponent into submission. But, in reality, this martial art is all about strategy and knowing which technique to use to counteract that of your opponent. If you want to gain confidence in yourself and your…

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Am I too Old to Start Doing Jiu-Jitsu?

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Is Jiu-Jitsu Good for Beginners

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Women’s Self-Defense Essentials

At Gracie Barbara Santa Barbara, we’re committed to helping everyone learn how to defend themselves in a potentially dangerous situation. Aside from Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing, one of our most popular classes is our Responsive Self-Defense Class For Women.  Men, women, and children all can benefit from martial arts and self-defense skills. However, according to statistics,…

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Four Essential Jiu-Jitsu Techniques For Beginners

Technique is the backbone of Jiu-Jitsu. Here at Gracie Barra Santa Barbara, we understand that your practice is stronger when you’ve mastered the fundamentals. If you’re new to the sport, or looking to return to the basics, we’ve outlined four essential Jiu-Jitsu techniques for white belts. The Bridge The bridge is the tool you use…

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Best Ways To Prevent Injuries In BJJ

Rener Gracie, co-creator of Gracie University, and a member of the legendary family that Gracie Barra Santa Barbara is named after, said that “he who manages the distance, manages the damage.” Most upper-level Jiu-Jitsu students says that jiu-jitsu is a marathon, not a sprint. And we agree, which is why we encourage all our members…

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