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Kids & Teens Fall classes: new students pre-registration

Due to the great success of our Kids Program, our classes are reaching its full capacity. So we are opening a pre-registration for new students for Fall classes (Back to School). Hurry up and book a FREE intro class ASAP because the places are limited! The Gracie Barra Kids & Teens Program provides children ages 5-15 with an environment that allows them to experience and understand core values like focus,

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juillet 17, 2018 Pas de commentaire

Why should everyone try Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Want to know why more and more people are joining our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu School (BJJ) in West Island? Keep reading! Many people try Brazilian Jiu-jitsu because it can make them “badasses,” give them confidence or even keep them in shape. But here is the reason why EVERYBODY REALLY should try BJJ: it is a rare martial art that has a unique ability to transcend the form of merely being a

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juillet 4, 2018 Pas de commentaire

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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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juin 12, 2018 Pas de commentaire

The Four Stages of Competence Applied to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

The “Four Stages of Competence” is a learning model of a new skill that can be well applied to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It can be useful to analyze the larger picture of our progress in learning the gentle art. So, let’s get to them! Unconscious incompetence We have all been there! Initially, the students are unaware of how little they know or unconscious of their incompetence. They have never seen most

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mai 16, 2018 Pas de commentaire

“How long does it take to get a blue belt?”

HAVE YOU EVER ASKED THIS QUESTION? While it is true that the most important aspects of training jiu-jitsu are to enjoy yourself and improve your techniques, there is nothing wrong with wanting to progress to a higher belt. So, set a goal to be a blue belt! (Or a higher belt!) You will be far less likely to skip a training session and stay home on the couch when you

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mai 8, 2018 Pas de commentaire

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Mother’s Day celebration at GB Sainte Anne!

Come celebrate with us! We all know Moms are true fighters!!! So, what better way to celebrate their day then having some fun on the mats? WITH their kids! Thinking of that, we would like to invite all GB mothers (members or not) to our Special Mothers & Kids class, on Saturday, May 12th. After that, they will be our special guests at the Women’s Self-Defense class (totally free!). We

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avril 19, 2018 Pas de commentaire

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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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mars 20, 2018 Pas de commentaire

Kids Summer Camp

Enroll today and secure your spot! Our Summer Camp offers an amazing combination of BULLYING PREVENTION, MARTIAL ARTS instruction, life skills, self-defense techniques, teamwork, fitness, games and lots of FUN. Our instructional staff is committed to making sure your child has a fun and safe experience with us while learning the most effective martial art available: GRACIE BARRA BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU. Hurry up! The SPOTS are LIMITED! GENERAL INFORMATION: When? July 9-13th, 8

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mars 13, 2018 Pas de commentaire