Gracie Jiu JItsu O'Fallon

Gracie Jiu Jitsu near Weldon Springs, MO

Gracie jiu jitsu near Weldon Springs, 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 Weldon Springs, MO area. Our top-notch team of skilled Gracie jiu jitsu instructors teach the best programs in the Weldon Springs area. If you want to learn Gracie jiu jitsu technique and skill and know the spirituality and metal fortitude of a master Weldon Springs, 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 Weldon Springs and across the US. Our programs include classes for children, teens, and adults}. Gracie jiu jitsu in Weldon Springs, MO emphasizes practical and graceful self-defense, 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. The opponent’s weight can actually be used against them}. Gracie jiu jitsu differs from other martial arts taught in Weldon Springs, 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 importance of spiritual soundness and other significant internal traits like confidence, humility, and self-improvement.

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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 noted 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, 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 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 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 brought in 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. 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.