Gracie Jiu Jitsu near Clarkson Valley, MO

Gracie jiu jitsu near Clarkson Valley, MO is a unique form of self-defense centered martial arts. We at Gracie Barra West County are privileged to bring the skills and teachings of Carlos Gracie and Gracie jiu jitsu to men, women, and children in the Clarkson Valley, MO area. With some of the top instructors in the Gracie jiu jitsu field, our Clarkson Valley, MO programs are second to none. To learn Gracie jiu jitsu technique and skill and know the spirituality and metal fortitude of a master Clarkson Valley, MO Gracie jiu jitsu martial artist, join us today. Sign up for a free class or learn more by calling us now at 636-544-36550

What is Gracie Jiu Jitsu?

The term jiu jitsu has historically been used to describe a wide range of grappling-centered practices but generally refers to the Japanese type of grappling-style martial art. Through the practice of traditional Japanese jiu jitsu came the Brazilian jiu jitsu practice, which became popular over time after Carlos Gracie and his family got involved. The Gracie family produced several of the most skilled Brazilian jiu jitsu athletes. They eventually founded the Gracie Barra school and trademarked the Gracie jiu jitsu name.

There are now schools teaching Gracie jiu jitsu in Clarkson Valley and across the US. Our programs include classes for children, teens, and adults}. Gracie jiu jitsu in Clarkson Valley, MO focuses on practical and graceful self-defense, including the ground grappling moves of jiu jitsu, judo throws, wrsetling take-downs, and muay thai kick boxing.

Gracie jiu jitsu is a self-defense martial art in which a smaller person has an equal chance of defeating a larger, heavier opponent. The focus is on leverage, timing, and natural body movements. The opponent’s weight can actually be used against them}. Unlike many other commonly practiced martial arts in Clarkson Valley, MO, Gracie jiu jitsu does not rely on striking movements, but instead on locks, chokes, and takedowns.

In addition to technique and movement, Gracie jiu jisu is also distinct in its philosophy and as it relates to competition. The purpose of Gracie jiu jitsu is primarily for self-defense. The competitor’s goal is more about exercising confidence and poise and improving oneself than getting more points or beating your opponent. Carlos Gracie Jr. impressed upon the students of Gracie jiu jitsu the importance of spiritual soundness and other significant internal traits like confidence, humility, and self-improvement.

Carlos Gracie Senior 12 Commandments

To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind

Speak to every one of happiness, health and prosperity

Give all your friends the feeling that they are valuable

Always look at events from a positive point of view, and turn positive into a reality in life

Think always in the best, work solely for the best and expect always the best

Always be as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own

Forget about past mistakes and concentrate your energies on the victories ahead

Always keep your fellow men joyful and have a pleasant attitude to all that address you

Spend all the time you need in perfecting yourself, but leave no time to criticize the others

Become too big to feel unrest, too noble to feel anger, too strong to feel fear and too happy to tumble in adversity

Always have a positive opinion about yourself and tell it to the world, not through words of vanity but through benevolence

Have the strong belief that the world is beside you if you keep true to what is best within you

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A History of Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Gracie jiu jitsu has deep roots and a fascinating history that spans generations and reaches across the globe. It starts with jiu jitsu. Jiu jitsu is a martial art form with ancient roots. The exact origins are not known, though many believe it began in India. Basic fundaments of the jiu jitsu art have been noted in the ancient cultures of Greece, China, Rome, and other regions. A combination of such elements and a the refining efforts of the Japanese are responsible for the practice we recognize as jiu jitsu today.

Gracie jiu jitsu, though, does not develop until after jiu jitsu moves from Japan to Brazil by way of one exceptional student of the art named Mitsuyu Maeda (who eventually came to be known as Count Coma). Count Coma traveled the world, finally making his way to Brazil. In 1914 Coma performs a jiu jitsu demonstration in Brazil, where Carlos Gracie first sees him. Carlos Gracie, who was a small-built boy of only 14 years at the time, became a jiu jitsu student under Count Coma.

Carlos Gracie trained and excelled under Count Coma in the Brazilian form of jiu jitsu and eventually began his own school – the first Gracie jiu jitsu school. Carlos Gracie brought in his younger brothers and began teaching them Brazilian jiu jitsu through his school. This became known as Gracie jiu jitsu, and the tradition of training Gracie jiu jitsu continued down the family line from fathers to sons. As Carlos grew older, his younger brother Helio officially took over the Gracie jiu jitsu school, and subsequently, their sons started their own Gracie jiu jitsu schools and teachings.

In 1983, Carlos Gracie Jr. became Head Instructor of the Gracie Jiu Jitsu school. He was a nutrition student at university when his brother Rolls, also skilled in Gracie jiu jitsu, suddenly passed away in an accident. After that, Carlos Gracie Jr. continued teaching the family art, but moved to a new neighborhood called Barra de Tijuca, which is where the name Gracie Barra jiu jitsu comes from. Gracie jiu jitsu goes from local to national to international, being introduced to countries like the US by 2000. Master Gracie Carlo Jr. moved the Gracie Barra headquarters and personally relocated to California, USA in 2005. We are privileged to have Head Professor Mike Buckels with us at Gracie Barra West County, who trained under Master Carlos Gracie Jr.