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Five Mental Benefits of Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian jiu-jítsu is often talked about in terms of how it can help you get in shape, get physically stronger, and help improve your cardio in ways you’ve never felt before. While all of this is true, what about what jiu jitsu can do for your mind? 1. Controlling Emotions While learning how to control your emotions may not happen overnight, it …
The Importance of the Student Mindset
What does it mean to have a student mindset? Jiu-jitsu is no easy sport. It pushes people physically and mentally, whether they have ever done martial arts or other sports in their lifetime or not. However, it is very easy to forget to leave your ego at the door when it comes to jiu jitsu or any martial art, for that matter. It becomes easy to choose partn …
Why Should Kids Do Jiu-Jitsu?
Does your child do jiu jitsu, or are you thinking about enrolling your child in jiu jitsu classes? There are several benefits for children who train! Including increased fitness, self defense, understanding of discipline, confidence, and so much more! Keep reading to find out why your child should try jiu-jitsu and how it can benefit them on and off the …
3 Exercises to add in to your workout routine for Jiu-Jitsu
Every jiu-jitsu practitioner is different. Some are or strive to be high level competitors, some train for a fun hobby outside of their daily routine, some are instructors, and some just love to train for fun and enjoy the workout! No matter the reason you train, here are a few exercises that you can do along with a regular workout or just try s …
Starting off a Summer of Fun!
What’s happening at GB O’ Fallon/ LSL in June? We have quite a few weekends marked on our calendar for June! Here is a list of some events that are happening this month to kick off summer! Saturday, June 11th: Belt Promotion & Potluck! ● Starting at 12pm, we will be having a belt promotion for our adult students! If you are coming to congrat …
5 Tips for Your First Competition:
Less Than One Month Until the CompNet Missouri Summer Championship 2022! 5 Tips for Your First Competition: Are you a first time competitor? Then don’t worry if you are having pre-competition jitters, it is completely normal! Even the highest level competitors still get nervous before competition, and it is often said to be something th …
Wrestling for Everyone
Wrestling at Gracie Barra O Fallon/LSL: What to expect and highlighting the benefits! Each instructor has their own style of jiu-jitsu, sometimes related to what martial arts or sports they have done in the past. The newest instructors in our school, coach Justin Stouder and Jeremy Null, have been wrestling pretty much since the time they could walk! We …
Spotlight on Kailey Benson
Kailey has been a student at Gracie Barra O'Fallon since 2014 and is currently a 9th Grader @ Francis Howell Central High School. She's had the great pleasure to earn a spot on Varsity High School wrestling as a Freshman. Which speaks volumes on her dedication to competition at an early age. She started competing in bjj at the age of 7. She holds many Bjj …
Spotlight on Ebbet Chambers
Ebbett has been a student at Gracie Barra O’Fallon since 2012 and is currently a 9th Grader @ Fort Zumwalt West High School. Ebbet has won many gold and silver medals at multiple AGF tournaments as well as Gracie Barra tournaments. He also placed 1st at the Holt High School Invitational. He and Brooklyn Chambers are the 1st Brother Sister Duo to represe …
Spotlight on Brooklyn Chambers
Brooklyn has been a student at Gracie Barra O’Fallon since 2012 and is currently a 12th Grader @ Fort Zumwalt West High School. Brooklyn started her competition career very soon after starting bjj @ Gracie Barra O’Fallon. This has led to a seamless transition for her into High school wrestling her freshman year. She won Gold at the Fort Zumwalt East …
