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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…
Read MoreMeet 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…
Read MoreThere 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…
Read MoreMany 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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