Jiu Jitsu Lake St. Louis, MO

Gracie jiu jitsu near Lake St. Louis, MO is a unique form of self-defense centered martial arts. 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 Lake St. Louis, MO area. With some of the top instructors in the Gracie jiu jitsu field, our Lake St. Louis, 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 Lake St. Louis, 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 Lake St. Louis and across the US. Our programs include classes for children, teens, and adults}. Gracie jiu jitsu in Lake St. Louis, 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 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. The opponent’s weight can actually be used against them}. Unlike many other commonly practiced martial arts in Lake St. Louis, MO, Gracie jiu jitsu 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 a spiritual practice 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. 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, 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 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 Graciewas a young, small boy at the time he became a jiu jitsu student under Count Coma.

Young Carlos Gracie trained under Count Coma, became a skilled martial artist, 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. As 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.

Gracie Jiu Jitsu Near Lake St. Louis, MO

Gracie jiu jitsu is an excellent martial art perfect for every age, gender, body type, and skill level. Try Gracie jiu jitsu in Lake St. Louis, MO on for size with Lake St. Louis 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!