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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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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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GBK Winter Day Camp 2018

They learned, they practiced, they played, they had fun! Our Winter Day Camp was such a great experience, thanks to our amazing little champions. Take a look!

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Votre parcours en Jiu-Jitsu Brésilien commence ici!

To stop wishing and start doing, all you need is to take the first step! Fill out this form to receive more information about our programs, current offers and how to attend your first intro class. We are looking forward to hearing from you! [contact-form-7 id=”4253″ title=”General”]

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Why parents love BJJ classes!

We never get tired of listing the benefits of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in general, and particularly for kids. But in this video, you will hear from the parents themselves about how they feel their children have gained from Jiu-jitsu!

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BJJ Open Air

Saying goodbye to the summer is never easy! So what do you say we enjoy the warm weather while we still can PLUS improve our jiu-jitsu skills (or gain some, if you haven’t tried yet!)?? It will be an amazing opportunity to learn more about BJJ, exercise, meet new people and have fun! When? September 23rd What time? 12:00 Where? Parc Kelso (but we will meet at the school, Rue

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Grand Opening

Our Grand Opening was a huge success, and we could not be happier about it. It was very gratifying seeing the Gracie Barra family together, teaching and learning BJJ, exchanging knowledge and having fun. To us, that’s what really counts! We are looking forward to the next event! Meanwhile, enjoy a few pictures of an amazing Saturday.

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Mental benefits of training Jiu-Jitsu

When people first think about starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, they usually have in mind its physical benefits (improved fitness, strength, general physical conditioning, and flexibility). But it is not only the endorphins that make the soft art so addictive. The mental benefits also have a huge impact on improving people’s lives. Here are some of them: Jiu-jitsu helps you relax. The power of exercise is that it helps people relax by

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