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Gracie jiu jitsu near Cottleville, MO is a self-defense martial art unlike any other. The Gracie Barra O’Fallon team is privileged to bring the skills and teachings of Carlos Gracie and Gracie jiu jitsu to men, women, and children in the Cottleville, MO area. With some of the top instructors in the Gracie jiu jitsu field, our Cottleville, MO programs are second to none. To learn Gracie jiu jitsu technique and skill as well as the spiritual and mental attributes of a master Cottleville, MO Gracie jiu jitsu martial artist, join us today. Sign up for a free class or learn more by calling us now at 636-544-36550
The term jiu jitsu has historically been used to describe a wide range of grappling-centered practices but generally refers to the grappling-style martial art based in Japan. Out of traditional Japanese jiu jitsu came Brazilian jiu jitsu, which was championed by Carlos Gracie and his descendants. The Gracie family produced several of the most skilled Brazilian jiu jitsu athletes. They eventually founded the Gracie Barra school and trademarked the Gracie jiu jitsu name.
There are now schools teaching Gracie jiu jitsu in Cottleville and across the US. Our programs include classes for children, teens, and adults}. Gracie jiu jitsu in Cottleville, MO focuses on martial arts practices that utilize grace and practicality, including the ground grappling moves of jiu jitsu, judo throws, wrsetling take-downs, and muay thai kick boxing.
Gracie jiu jitsu is a self-defense martial art in which a smaller person has an equal chance of defeating a larger, heavier opponent. The focus is on leverage, timing, and natural body movements, often using your opponent’s weight against them}. Unlike many other commonly practiced martial arts in Cottleville, MO, Gracie jiu jitsu does not rely on striking movements, but instead on locks, chokes, and takedowns.
In addition to technique and movement, Gracie jiu jisu is also distinct in its philosophy and approach to competition. The purpose of Gracie jiu jitsu is primarily for self-defense. Competitions are not about “beating” your opponent as much as it is about besting yourself and demonstrating maturity and confidence. Carlos Gracie Jr. impressed upon the students of Gracie jiu jitsu the significance of spiritual soundness and other significant internal traits like confidence, humility, and self-improvement.
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Gracie jiu jitsu has a long and fascinating history that spans generations and reaches across the globe. It starts with jiu jitsu. Jiu jitsu is a martial art form with ancient roots. The exact origins are not known, though many believe it began in India. However, components of jiu jitsu have been observed in the ancient cultures of Greece, China, Rome, and other regions. A combination of such elements and a the refining efforts of the Japanese are responsible for the practice we recognize as jiu jitsu today.
Gracie jiu jitsu, though, comes much later, after jiu jitsu makes its way from Japan to Brazil, brought there by one exceptional student of the art named Mitsuyu Maeda (who eventually came to be known as Count Coma). Count Coma traveled and practiced jiu jitsu around, finally making his way to Brazil. In 1914 Coma performs a jiu jitsu demonstration in Brazil, where Carlos Gracie first sees him. Carlos Gracie, who was a small-built boy of only 14 years at the time, became a jiu jitsu student under Count Coma.
Carlos Gracie trained and excelled under Count Coma in the Brazilian form of jiu jitsu and eventually began his own school – the first Gracie jiu jitsu school. Carlos Gracie included his younger brothers and began teaching them Brazilian jiu jitsu through his school. This became known as Gracie jiu jitsu, and the tradition of training Gracie jiu jitsu continued down the family line from fathers to sons. When Carlos grew older, his younger brother Helio officially took over the Gracie jiu jitsu school, and subsequently, their sons started their own Gracie jiu jitsu schools and teachings.
Carlos Gracie Jr. took over as Head Instructor of the Gracie Jiu Jitsu school in 1983. He was a nutrition student at university when his brother Rolls, also skilled in Gracie jiu jitsu, suddenly passed away in an accident. Carlos Gracie Jr. decided to move his school to a new neighborhood called Barra de Tijuca, which is where the name Gracie Barra jiu jitsu comes from. From there, Gracie jiu jitsu becomes national in Brazil and eventually makes its way abroad to places like the United States in the year 2000. Master Gracie Carlo Jr. moved the Gracie Barra headquarters and personally relocated to California, USA in 2005. We are privileged to have Head Professor Mike Buckels with us at Gracie arra O’Fallon, who trained under Master Carlos Gracie Jr.
Gracie jiu jitsu is an excellent martial art perfect for every age, gender, body type, and skill level. Try Gracie jiu jitsu in Cottleville, MO on for size with Cottleville Gracie jiu jitsu classes at Gracie Barra O’Fallon. For more information or to sign up for your first class, check out our schedule or give us a call at 636-544-36550. See you on the mat!
6278 Ronald Reagan Dr,
Lake St Louis, MO 63367
Monday: 6-7:30am, 11am-9pm
Tuesday: 6-7:30am, 11am-9pm
Wednesday: 6-7:30am, 11am-9pm
Thursday: 6-7:30am, 11am-9pm
Friday: 6-7:30am, 11am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-2pm
Sunday: Closed