Brazilian jiu-jitsu became popular in the 1920’s with the Gracie Challenge where the Gracie family put their martial art to the test against any opponent of any size from any discipline. It proved to be an effective martial art by relying less on size and more on technique, leverage and timing. jiu-jitsu has been likened to human chess where strategy is more important than raw strength.
Since then the Gracie jiu-jitsu system has been continuously improved and is now one of the most trusted names in martial arts which we are proud to offer in Richmond for the first time. All of our instructors are certified to teach this system with many of them rooted from Brazil where they have trained side by side with the Gracies.
Gracie Barra Richmond martial arts classes for kids in Steveston Village. Our kids’ martial arts classes are broken up into three different age groups to ensure kids are getting the proper training.
The Gracie Barra martial arts system started in Brazil over 30 years ago and has finally made its way into Richmond. Developed with all skill levels in mind from beginners to professional.
Our BarraFIT is challenging fitness program focusing on cardio, aerobic and muscle endurance.
Our after school martial arts program is for kids from ages 5 to 12 years old. Our staff will pick up your child from school and bring them back to our gym.
Our after school martial arts program is available for children ages 5 to 12. Our staff will providing transportation from your children’s school back to our gym! Once there they will have a snack, do any school work they might have, play some games and do some arts & crafts. They will have a 60 minute Jiu-Jitsu class with our wonderful instructors, and the parents are able to pick up their children at 6pm.
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Gracie Barra Steveston is fantastic. The professor and instructors are great at what they do. They've taken my BJJ, fitness, and confidence to new levels. A great place to make friends, exercise, and learn new skills. Can't recommend them highly enough!
- Catherine Methven
I've been training with the instructor here for about 7 months now and it's been awesome! It's a great workout and a great group of people to be around.
- Ped Naimi
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