WHY GRACIE BARRA?
1. GB Jiu-Jitsu is a truly exciting way to get fit
Jiu-Jitsu is often likened to a game of human chess. If you don’t like to work out at a gym because you get bored, you’re not alone. Many of our students were tired of going to the gym, and they couldn’t find new songs or audio books to entertain them on the treadmill. They found Jiu-Jitsu to be the perfect workout because it requires a high level of concentration proportional to the amount of calories burned and pounds lost. What’s more, you’ll still learn to defend yourself. It’s a win-win situation.
2. GB people are committed to your progress in learning
The folks at GB make our school what it is, and you too will soon be one of us. You’ll be impressed by how committed each and every team member is to your learning. The instructors, staff and other students make our environment friendly yet demanding and challenging, which stimulates all of us to achieve our best.
3. The renowned Gracie Barra structure makes your journey in learning smooth and enjoyable
The class structure is the trademark of all Gracie Barra Schools. Classes start on time and adhere to a standardized curriculum and class structure. As a student, you know up front what is expected of you and have a clear understanding of what to expect from your instructors and training partners. The consistency of this structure combined with the creativity and innovation of our devoted instructors blend perfectly to facilitate your progress.
4. GB Community will change your life forever
When you join Gracie Barra, you are not just getting classes. You become part of a community united by the ideals of the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle. Special classes and side events coupled with ordinary classes create a fun and exciting calendar of activities that you and your family will love to take part in.
5. GB Fighting Techniques will be useful outside the mats, in real-life situations
You don’t come to class just to learn how to fight. You also work hard toward mastering the underlying principles that allow you to succeed on the mats. When applied to your life off the mats, these principles can bring more balance to your routine and help you reach your true potential.
6. You can train all over the world
There are over 700 Gracie Barra Schools worldwide. When you join a Gracie Barra school you are free to train at any location while traveling.
7. GB is an Environment for the Whole Family
One of the most unique characteristics about our schools is our family-orientated approach. Gracie Barra is proud to be a powerhouse with the most stalwart champions of Jiu-Jitsu in the world while still maintaining a training environment that is welcoming for the whole family: men, women, and children. At Gracie Barra, families find marvelous activities through which to spend quality time together.
8. You will train in germ-free facilities
Cleanliness is a top priority. Our schools adhere to the strict standard of cleanliness and hygiene set by Gracie Barra. GB School staff clean the facilities constantly, and all GB uniforms are washed regularly. Our GB School mats are cleaned on a daily basis with a specially designed cleaning agent that neutralizes bacteria, fungus and odors without detriment to the equipment.
9. You couldn’t find a safer environment
Student safety is our instructors’ primary goal. Training sessions are supervised at all times, and we have CPR-trained personnel on duty during every class.
10. Our more than 30 years of experience assure you a link to our art’s roots
A certified Gracie Barra Black Belt instructor is responsible for teaching classes and is committed to Keeping the Legacy Alive. Our team of instructors are trained in the teaching philosophy and methods of Master Carlos Gracie Jr., the founder of Gracie Barra. A legacy of over 30 years of teaching experience is at your service, so you don’t have to worry: you and your family are in great hands.
Jiu-Jitsu is a beautiful art and everyone is capable of learning it and enjoying its many benefits. Gracie Barra Programs reflect more than thirty (30) years of Master Carlos Gracie Jr‘s teaching experience and have succeeded in improving the quality of life, self-esteem, discipline and health of tens of thousands of individuals around the world, as well as building some of the best Jiu-Jitsu fighters ever known.
TRAINING ETIQUETTE
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Bow to Carlos Gracie Sr. when you enter the training area.
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Bow to Carlos Gracie Sr. when you exit the training area.
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Keep a respectful posture in the training area.
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Classes begin with a formal bow to the instructor, with students lining up in descending grade order.
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Classes end with a formal bow to the picture of Grand Master Carlos Gracie Senior, and then to the instructor.
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All students must line up with the attendance card in hand at the begining of the class.
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During class, when the instructor is demonstrating the techniques, every student must sit or stand in good posture.
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If you are late for class sit by the side of the training area and wait for the permission from the Professor.
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If you need to leave the mat or leave earlier you must ask permission from the Professor.
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Bow to your partner before and after practice.
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Talking should be kept to a minimum level and should relate to the class subject.
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Absolutely no foul language inside the school.
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Keep fingernails and toenails short for everyone’s safety.
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All students, Instructors, Professors, and visitors must wear the official Gracie Barra uniform. The uniform pants and top must be the same color.
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It is mandatory to wear the official Gracie Barra black rash guard or Gracie Barra training shirt underneath the kimono.
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It is mandatory to have underwear underneath the gi pants.
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For No-Gi Classes, students must wear Gracie Barra shorts as well as a Gracie Barra ranked Rash Guard or Gracie Barra Gi pants, Graice Barra Rash Guard, and belt.
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The uniform must be clean at all times. A dirty uniform is a sign of disrespect.
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The uniform must be worn at all times.
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When tying the uniform, students must face the edge of the mats.
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The belt represents your progress. Keep it on.
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Refer to non Black-Belt instructors as “Coaches”.
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Refer to Black-Belt instructors as “Professors” and to Carlos Gracie Jr. as “Master”.
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All metal objects, jewelry, piercing, necklaces and other items should be removed.
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No shoes, food or drink on the mat.
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No cell phones in the training area.
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All students and Instructors must wear shoes when walking outside of the training area.
UNIFORM ETIQUETTE
The Jiu-Jitsu Gi (uniform) is the formal Japanese name for the traditional uniform used in Jiu-Jitsu practice and competition. It is derived from traditional Japanese clothing. Most likely, the Gracie family developed the original Jiu-Jitsu gi from the traditional kimono and other Japanese garments around the early 1900s.
The Jiu-Jitsu/Judo gi was the first modern martial arts training uniform. Over the years, the length of the pants and sleeves grew longer, and changes were made in the material and fit. The traditional unbleached cotton is now bleached white, although blue is available. Other martial arts, notably judo and karate, adopted the style of training uniform used in Jiu-Jitsu.