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My Child Is a Bully? What Do I Do? Learn how to help

Even though it can be extremely hard to deal with the idea that your child might be the offender – the one using bullying behaviours – it’s very important to pay attention to some warning signs. Professor Marcelo Bonanca talks about them in this video. Knowledge is power, so learn how you can help your kid to get to the root of the real issues and make positive decisions. To watch the

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Bullying: a practical guide to spot the issue & take the 1st steps

Unfortunately, for many students, back to school is synonymous with back to bullying. At our school, we deal every day with many parents concerned about this problem. That’s why we have put together a video to help more and more people to spot the issue and take the first steps to address it properly. Please share if you think this might help someone you know! If you want to know

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Why Summer is a great season to train Jiu-Jitsu

Summer season is typically a time when people train less and take it easy. Why does this happen? The weather is nice, people go on vacation, or do outside activities… Of course everybody should enjoy a break and relax, but keep in mind: JIU-JITSU IS NOT SEASONAL! A few (GOOD) reasons why you should NOT QUIT JIU-JITSU during SUMMER: Good BJJ fighters are made when the opponents are resting. That’s

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Women’s Self-Defense Program: enroll TODAY and get a special GB Gift

Learn how to defend yourself, become more confident, increase your focus and your energy. Do it for yourself and start changing your life. All it takes is a simple first step: contact us to try it! Don’t miss this deal! The Gracie Barra Women’s Program combines a comprehensive self-defense curriculum with emphasis on techniques that can be realistically used against a stronger opponent. Those techniques are complemented by a fitness component, so

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Valentine’s Deal: Share Your Passion for BJJ!

Valentine’s Month is here, and it is the perfect opportunity to show your loved ones why Jiu-Jitsu is so important for you. Bring your Valentine (or even a good friend) to try BJJ at a free intro class and, if they become a member, you BOTH will get a free month of training! Fill out the form now, and we will be happy to assist you and give you additional

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BJJ Kids Winter Day Camp

Gracie Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue is excited to announce its first Winter Kids Day Camp! We have carefully planned each activity to provide a fun and constructive environment for our little champions.  The camp will include structured games, age-appropriate anti-bullying training, and self-defense techniques. INFO When: Jan 20th, 4-6 pm Age: 5-10 yo Fees: Members (FREE) and Non-members ($20) Where: Gracie Barra Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue @ 37 Rue Ste Anne For further information on programs and

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BJJ Endorphin boost: how to stay happy and warm during the winter

After a long day at work, all you might want to do is go home and cozy up in front of a nice fire. However, there is another way to stay warm this winter – exercising. It promotes the release of endorphins. And we all know how hard we exercise during BJJ training. Endorphins are neurotransmitters which aid in the feeling of pain relief. But that’s not all! Endorphins are

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2018

What do you want to accomplish in 2018?

The New year is just around the corner and we know you must be planing all kinds of great things to accomplish in 2018. Why not set your Jiu-Jitsu resolutions too? We have put together a list of some suggestions for you. Here it is: Train More Often Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu training is perhaps the ultimate total body workout. It requires the use of mind, body, and spirit at all

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