Martial Arts Training
Martial Arts Training West County, MO. Whether you are just starting your martial arts training, or you are a longtime martial artist looking to explore a new art, or if you want to enhance your skills through cross training – Gracie Barra West County provides martial arts training for individuals of all ages, sizes, and skill sets.
At Gracie Barra West County, we see the benefits of martial arts training spanning a spectrum of physical, mental, and emotional attributes. You will notice immediate improvement in your mindset, your weight, and your overall strength. More than 3.6 million people actively participate in martial arts in the United States each year, and 73 percent of these people do so for physical fitness.
Call us now at 314-550-0507 or contact us online to get in the best shape of your life, and improve yourself with every class.
Founded on brotherhood, expansion, and integrity, Gracie Barra West County is the home of your martial arts training. We mix a great blend of fitness, discipline, and self-defense into our lessons, making our martial arts training perfect for all ages. We offer classes for anyone who values honor, respect, wellness, and life balance.
What Are the Benefits of Martial Arts Training at Gracie Barra West County?
Martial arts training at Gracie Barra West County is a path that leads to personal growth and wellness. If you are motivated to change your life, looking for a hobby, or would like to add more physical activity to your lifestyle, martial arts training is perfect for you. Gracie Barra West County is the perfect school for your martial arts training. We provide a regime steeped in honor and tradition. Some of the benefits of martial arts training are:
- Mental Health
- Cardiovascular Health
- Reflexes
- Weight Loss
- Muscle Tone
- Blood Pressure
Gracie Barra West County martial arts training helps with stress. Physical activity triggers your body to release endorphins, reducing the risks of premature death, as well as norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin and mitigates the negative effects of stress on the body.
In Gracie Barra West County martial arts training, warmup routines and sparring naturally raise your heart rate and fortify heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, yet less than 20 percent of adults engage in the recommended amount of aerobic exercise.
Sparring in practice and fighting in competition improve reflexes over time. Gracie Barra martial arts training challenges you to sharpen your reflexes. Call us today at 314-550-0507 or contact us online.
Improving your muscle tone and muscle mass helps your body naturally increase its metabolism and burn calories. Gracie Barra West County martial arts training makes it easier to lose weight and maintain a healthy body weight.
Martial arts training at Gracie Barra West County maximizes strength and muscle tone throughout your body, including hard-to-target muscles that aren’t addressed in more conventional workouts like weightlifting or running.
Through the repetition of physical movements, increased heart health, and improved physical state that occur through Gracie Barra West County martial arts training, you will enjoy a lower heart rate and reduced blood pressure, which, according to a study by the National Institutes of Health, are huge benefits to overall good health and well-being.
The Top 10 reasons to start martial arts training at Gracie Barra West County are:
- Increased Confidence
- Stress Relief
- Better Flexibility
- Boosted Strength
- Better Heart Health
- Improved Sleep
- Improved Mental Stamina
- Improved Social Skills
- Develop Self Discipline
- Increased Endurance
What Types of Martial Arts Training Are There at Gracie Barra West County?
Gracie Barra primarily identifies as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym, but we certainly borrow techniques used and taught in other martial arts. Learn comprehensive martial arts training skills and master Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by studying at Gracie Barra West County. Call us today at 314-550-0507 or contact us online. Every martial art is unique and our training team and instructors teach a distinctive blend of principles of several martial arts from different styles. Some of the most popular martial arts training styles we use are:
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Karate
- Kickboxing
- Judo
Considered one of the best in martial art training, due to it being ideal for beginners and using grappling techniques that focus on distance control, leverage, positioning, and submissions, rather than striking or kicking. Also a great martial art for self-defense, as it teaches you skills that you can use against bigger and stronger opponents.
One of the most practiced martial arts in the world, karate is a popular starting point in martial arts training. In traditional karate, it is believed that the self is the real enemy, so the original teachings have a strong concentration on spiritual development, self control, patience, and discipline. Karate makes use of balanced, full-body maneuvers and training centers on blocks, strikes, punches, evasions, and kicks. Some of the popular styles of karate with strong fundamental styles the Gracie Barra West County instructors utilize include:
Also a great tool for self-defense, kickboxing forbids using anything but your hands and feet when striking an opponent, as well as prohibits attacking an opponent’s groin, legs, or back. Many different styles with differing rules exist, such as Muay Thai, full-contact karate, and Lethwei.
Translated to “gentle way,” judo is a system of unarmed combat and techniques used to throw, pin, or master an opponent. Our Gracie Barra West County techniques are generally intended to turn an opponent’s force to your advantage rather than to oppose it directly. Striking is prohibited, which is great as a practical teaching tool for beginners in our Gracie Barra West County martial arts training.
No matter which genre of martial arts training you choose, you will have a home at Gracie Barra West County. We have over 30 years of experience changing people’s life, and our classes are aligned with the Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Philosophy and Carlos Gracie Senior’s 12 Commandments, to bring out the best in physical and mental strength in each student. Call us today at 314-550-0507 or contact us online for the area’s best martial arts training.
Why Choose Gracie Barra West County For Martial Arts Training?
- Martial arts training at Gracie Barra West County is a truly exciting way to get fit
- Our staff is committed to your progress in learning
- Our renowned structure makes your journey smooth and enjoyable
- You can train all over the world – your membership gets you into 900 gyms worldwide, 400 in North America
- Our community will change your life forever
- We provide an environment for the whole family
- Our fighting techniques will be useful outside the mats, in real-life situations
- You will train in clean, germ-free facilities
- You couldn’t find a safer environment
- Our 30-plus years of experience provide a link to our martial arts roots
Get the Best in Martial Arts Training For the Entire Family | Gracie Barra West County
Martial arts training at Gracie Barra West County is a proven method to improve your mind, body, and spirit. We teach a beneficial martial arts training etiquette to allow development and camaraderie. We forbid intimidation, bullying, and hostility. When you step through the doors at our martial arts training facility, you will be welcomed as a member of the Gracie Barra West County family and nurtured through your journey.
Call us at 314-550-0507 or contact us online to schedule your martial arts training today.
