The Gracies: Pioneering Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in the Modern World

Belonging to Brazil (Rio de Janeiro), the Gracie family is a famous & reputed name in the martial arts industry. Their modification of conventional Jiu-Jitsu techniques that formed a new branch – Gracie Jiu-Jitsu – is currently a highly popular sport. The family’s philosophy regarding this particular system is partly why Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has so […]
Empowering Women through Jiu-Jitsu Self Defense Techniques

Jiu-jitsu self-defense can help women feel more empowered by helping them regain autonomy over their own physical security. Women need to understand what situations cause danger and set mental boundaries. Learning self-defense techniques may be a daunting task, but it is a skill worth acquiring for one’s own safety. Women need to be […]