Gracie Jiu-Jitsu St. Louis

06/23/2026

A perpetrator will often grab a woman by the wrists to detain, neutralize, isolate, or demean her. Within our program, we teach how to use leverage or "alavanca" to break the attacker's grip, regardless of their size or strength.

06/21/2026

When your assistant instructor has the highest level of focus and attention to what you are saying, suggesting and thinking it makes teaching jiu-jitsu so pleasant.

06/19/2026

We had a blast sharing the mat with all of the kids

06/17/2026

"Allowing people to catch your arm and exploring different escapes / defense options will improve your armbars significantly.

💥This type of exploration requires a safe training partner and very good tapping skills."

06/15/2026

Reflecting on your journey, what is the most significant lesson or technique you’ve learned that has dramatically improved your game that you would like to share with others?

06/13/2026

Technique over strength.

06/11/2026

06/09/2026

"From left to right: Cesalina Gracie, George Gracie, Carlos Gracie, (unidentified man), Oscar Santa Maria, Helio Gracie, and Helena Gracie. 1934.

PC: O Globo"

06/07/2026

Studies suggest that bullying may be the leading cause of low self-esteem in children, and according to some surveys, less than 15% of kids actually report acts of bullying. A child’s inability to stand up to a bully is rooted in profound fear for their personal safety. Ironically, the victims know that they must confront the bully and would like nothing more than to stand up to them. But, they simply can't follow through for fear of the physical harm that backs the bully's every action. And, therein lies the challenge – how do you instill in a victim of bullying the confidence to face the tormentor, look them in the eye, and back them down? The answer is simple – teach the victims to defend themselves against physical attack, and the rest will follow.

06/05/2026

"When you're sparring, does your mind focus more on the minute details or bigger picture?