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Mother's Month Jiu-Jitsu Special - Don't Miss it!
Crosley Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Mother's Month Special
Get one month of jiu-jitsu training + uniform for $199 ($380 value). Special ends May 31st, 2023.
moreVIDEO: Depression: Jiu-Jitsu Academies as Resourceful Havens for its Students
The Jiu-Jitsu community serves a much more meaningful purpose than most understand. With that said I recorded this video to explain what that means, especially after losing a beloved friend and Jiu-Jitsu black belt to depression this week.
moreRIP, Black Belt Student David Hose
Our beloved Dave has lost the most important “match” of his life, to depression.
While many of us can’t and probably will never comprehend how anyone with so many positive things in life going for themselves can fall victim to it, the fact is that anyone can.
moreRIP, Grandmaster Robson Gracie
I am very sad to see that the great Robson Gracie Snr, father of my teacher, Renzo Gracie, has passed away. Years ago Mr Robson Gracie would periodically come up to New York to see his son and stop by the blue basement. When he came we were all expecting a fire-breathing dragon given the nature of his sons! We were completely wrong.
moreAdult Jiu-Jitsu Program Student Testimonial
Thank you, Dustin, for taking the time to share your training experience. We are happy to have you as part of of our student-body!
51-year-old Dustin Ruddell has now been training for about 18 months and has become one of the highest-attendance students of the Adult Jiu-Jitsu program.
moreHappy Birthday, Assistant Instructor Antonio Fortier!
Join us in wishing our beloved youth student turned assistant instructor Antonio Fortier a Happy Birthday today!!🎉🎈
What to say about Antonio? Check out a post we made a month ago
moreNewest Kids Black Belt Club Invitee: Laney Waters!
Congratulations to the newest Kids Black Belt Club member, Laney Waters!
8-year-old Laney joined our program in August of 2021. She has been consistent, coachable, a hard worker, and an excellent teammate. Laney enters the Academy with a huge smile regardless of the kind of day she is having and politely suggests to the Instructor different warm-up options or game options for the day. 😁
more2023 Annual G.R.A.C.I.E.™ DT Seminar
G.R.A.C.I.E. Defensive Tactics and Weapons Retention Seminar for Law Enforcement
May 20, 2023 | Saturday at 11:00 AM
more2023 Summer Camps - Youth Camp 50% Sold Out!
Exciting news! 🎉 Registration for the most popular Self-Defense Summer Camp in Contra Costa County is NOW OPEN! Head to the link to learn more, and sign up today! 👉🏼 http://bit.ly/GracieSC23
moreHappy Easter!
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
Happy Easter!🙏🏼
moreTomorrow! Master Royler Gracie Seminar
Kivian, Smile!😆
Tomorrow at 11:00 AM, @roylergracie brings a lifetime of combat sports knowledge and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu history to Brentwood, Ca!
moreHappy World Health Day!
Today marks #WorldHealthDay, an event dedicated to highlighting the importance of human health.
However, in truth, your health should be a priority EVERY day!
moreCongratulations, Frankie! April 2023's Student of the Month!
Congratulations, Frankie Thomas! April 2023's Student of the Month!👏🏼
Frankie started her Jiu-Jitsu journey just after her 5th birthday. She was very soft-spoken and somewhat hesitant about Jiu-Jitsu.
moreHappy Birthday, Professor Ryan Murphy!
Join us in wishing our beloved instructor Ryan Murphy a Happy Birthday today! 🥳🎈
moreArticle: The Gracie Diet & Nutrition
Growing up in the Gracie Family, was growing up w/ a unique philosophy about food.
The Gracie Diet was created by my grandfather Carlos Gracie to ensure our bodies’ PH was maintained at a slightly alkaline state, inflammation-free, making it practically impossible for diseases to occur and thrive.
moreArticle: Jiu-Jitsu Training & Nature
Soothing the soul in my birthplace with nature, family, childhood friends, workouts, fruit-filled meals, and tranquility.
It is my personal philosophy that the more time I spend by nature, be it by breathing the cold air from the mountains while snowboarding or jumping in a lake or the ocean for a quick energy cleanse no matter the temperature, the stronger and more well-balanced my body, mind, and spirit become.
moreProfessor Crosley Training in Brazil
Very few things in life equal to the feeling of training with childhood friends. @glauciomota8 @helisamurai
more"Why Do You Pay For Your Son To Fight Jiu-Jitsu?"
A Dad asks another: “Why do you spend so much money with training and tournaments and are always running around to make your son learn how to "fight" Jiu-Jitsu?"
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