Gracie Jiu-Jitsu St. Louis

Studies suggest that bullying may be the leading cause of low self-esteem in children, and according to some surveys, less than 15% of kids actually report acts of bullying. A child’s inability to stand up to a bully is rooted in profound fear for their personal safety. Ironically, the victims know that they must confront the bully and would like nothing more than to stand up to them. But, they simply can't follow through for fear of the physical harm that backs the bully's every action. And, therein lies the challenge – how do you instill in a victim of bullying the confidence to face the tormentor, look them in the eye, and back them down? The answer is simple – teach the victims to defend themselves against physical attack, and the rest will follow.

"When you're sparring, does your mind focus more on the minute details or bigger picture?

“Always assume that your opponent is going to be bigger, stronger and faster than you; so that you learn to rely on technique, timing and leverage rather than brute strength." -

What matters is not how many classes you take, but what you take from each class.

Jiu-jitsu isn’t just about strength, it’s about timing, patience, and control.

"When fully understood, the same principles that lead to success in a fight, will lead to success in all areas of life." -

"With these fists I will defeat Helio Gracie." September 6, 1951, and Kato fought for the first time. The fight ended in a draw and they re-matched a few weeks later, with which Helio won via choke.

The Gracie Bullyproof program will prepare your child to defend themselves against bullies without turning them into one.

"When courage and curiosity come together in a single person, anything is possible.

Thank you Grandmaster Helio for lessons and the inspiration.

October 1, 1913 - ♾️"