Training Etiquette
Bow to Carlos Gracie Sr. when you enter the training area. Bow to Carlos Gracie Sr. when you exit the training area. Keep a respectful posture in the training area. Classes begin with a formal bow to the instructor, with students lining up in descending grade order. Classes end with a formal bow to the […]
New Team Member’s Guide
Welcome to Gracie Barra West Loop, we are so happy and excited to have you onboard joining the team. As Gracie Barra team members we would like to say you just made one of the best decisions of your life joining our family and starting your Jiu-Jitsu journey. If you look around Gracie Barra schools […]
The Habits of Great Leaders: How Jiu-Jitsu Can Inspire You to Be One of the Best
“Always be as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are for your own.” – Great Grandmaster Carlos Gracie What does it mean to be a leader? What qualities does an individual have to be a leader? Perhaps that most challenging question is: What virtues does an individual have that make them a great […]
