Gracie Jiu Jitsu near Gilmore, MO

Gracie jiu jitsu near Gilmore, MO is a unique form of self-defense centered martial arts. We at Gracie Barra O’Fallon are privileged to bring the skills and teachings of Carlos Gracie and Gracie jiu jitsu to men, women, and children in the Gilmore, MO area. With some of the top instructors in the Gracie jiu jitsu field, our Gilmore, MO programs are second to none. If you want to learn Gracie jiu jitsu technique and skill as well as the spiritual and mental attributes of a master Gilmore, 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

What is Gracie Jiu Jitsu?

The term jiu jitsu has historically been used to describe a wide range of grappling-centered practices but now refers to the Japanese type of grappling-style martial art. Through the practice of traditional Japanese jiu jitsu came the Brazilian jiu jitsu practice, which was championed by Carlos Gracie and his descendants. The Gracie family produced several of the most skilled Brazilian jiu jitsu athletes and eventually founded the Gracie Barra school, trademarking the Gracie jiu jitsu name.

There are now schools teaching Gracie jiu jitsu in Gilmore and across the US. Our programs include classes for children, teens, and adults}. Gracie jiu jitsu in Gilmore, MO emphasizes 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 allows for successful self=defense, even when you are much smaller than your larger, heavier opponent. The focus is on leverage, timing, and natural body movements, often using your opponent’s weight against them}. Gracie jiu jitsu differs from other martial arts taught in Gilmore, MO in that it does not rely on striking movements, but instead on locks, chokes, and takedowns.

Besides the techniques and types of moves used in Gracie jiu jitsu, the martial art is also distinct in its philosophy and as it relates to competition. The purpose of Gracie jiu jitsu is primarily for self-defense. The competitor’s goal is more about exercising confidence and poise and improving oneself than getting more points or beating your opponent. 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.

Carlos Gracie Senior 12 Commandments

To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind

Speak to every one of happiness, health and prosperity

Give all your friends the feeling that they are valuable

Always look at events from a positive point of view, and turn positive into a reality in life

Think always in the best, work solely for the best and expect always the best

Always be as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own

Forget about past mistakes and concentrate your energies on the victories ahead

Always keep your fellow men joyful and have a pleasant attitude to all that address you

Spend all the time you need in perfecting yourself, but leave no time to criticize the others

Become too big to feel unrest, too noble to feel anger, too strong to feel fear and too happy to tumble in adversity

Always have a positive opinion about yourself and tell it to the world, not through words of vanity but through benevolence

Have the strong belief that the world is beside you if you keep true to what is best within you

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A History of Gracie Jiu Jitsu

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. Basic fundaments of the jiu jitsu art have been observed in the ancient cultures of Greece, China, Rome, and other regions. These elements were refined and developed into the practice we recognize today by the Japanese.

Gracie jiu jitsu, though, does not develop until after jiu jitsu moves from Japan to Brazil by way of one exceptional student of the art named Mitsuyu Maeda (who eventually came to be known as Count Coma). Count Coma traveled the world, finally making his way to Brazil. In 1914 Coma performs a jiu jitsu demonstration in Brazil, where Carlos Gracie first sees him. Carlos Graciewas a young, small boy at the time he became Count Coma’s jiu jitsu student.

Young 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 family continued the tradition of teaching Gracie jiu jitsu and raising champion athletes throughout the next generations. As Carlos grew older, his younger brother Helio began taking over the Gracie jiu jitsu school, and subsequently, their sons started their own Gracie jiu jitsu schools and teachings.

In 1983, Carlos Gracie Jr. became Head Instructor of the Gracie Jiu Jitsu school. He was attending school in nutrition when his brother, Rolls, suddenly passed away in an accident. After that, Carlos Gracie Jr. continued teaching the family art, but moved 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. In 2005, Master Carlos Gracie Jr. moved to the United States, bringing the Gracie Barra headquarters with him. We are privileged to have Head Professor Mike Buckels with us at Gracie arra O’Fallon, who trained under Master Carlos Gracie Jr.