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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…