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Head Professor: Alexandre Ferreira Santos 'Dande'

Details: Gracie Barra South Austin is dedicated to enriching the lives of students through the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Gracie Barra South Austin was founded in 2011 and is headed by Professor Alexandre Ferreira Santos “Dande”, who as a jiu-jitsu competitor has achieved prestigious titles at Worlds, Pan-American, Brazilian Nationals, and the Brazilian State Championships. Prof. Dande’s dedication, skills and passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) - combined with his back ground in physical therapy makes him one of Gracie Barra’s most sought after instructors. Gracie Barra South Austin is a part of the Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team, which includes more than 1,200 schools on six continents, making it the largest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu team on the planet. As a member of Gracie Barra South Austin, students have the benefit to train at any Gracie Barra Official Location around the world! Open 7 days a week, we offer various group classes per week taught by numerous instructors who are also decorated competitors in their sports. Our programs and classes provide ever-evolving teaching and support to our members to help develop students so they may efficiently reach their personal goals, whatever they may be - competition, training as a hobby, improving athleticism and health - all while learning martial art discipline. We look forward to seeing you on our mats!

Kids Program Url: https://gbsouthaustin.com/kids-program/

Kids Program Detail: The MOST important lesson your child will learn from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra South Austin is that they can do hard things & by doing hard things they get stronger, more resilient, & more confident in embracing hard things. Our children’s curriculum was developed in conjunction with certified SPED teachers to ensure we’re able to help all young people. Our certified instructors teach children to focus their attention on one task at a time, hone tactical & strategic skills as well as develop critical thinking skills resulting in a gain in overall fitness levels, resilience & confidence. The Gracie Barra Brotherhood provides kids and teens with a sense of community. We are organized like a team, but fight together like a family. This philosophy helps our students build trust and leadership skills with every class. Gracie Barra South Austin helps children learn valuable life skills that can be used both in and out of the classroom.

Woman Only Program Url: https://gbsouthaustin.com/womens-program/

Woman Only Program Detail: Gracie Barra has developed a unique set of classes to help introduce women to the art of Jiu-Jitsu. Join our community to learn the most effective self-defense techniques and improve your fitness routine in a safe, challenging environment. Our women’s martial arts program is designed to teach women how to defend against any attacker - even those who are significantly larger in size. Our instructors will help you run drills to simulate realistic attack and escape situations you might encounter in the real world. With practice, you can leverage an attacker’s weight against them, allowing you to escape and get to safety unharmed. The self-defense techniques taught in this class use Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals that complement our selection of additional adult classes. In addition to effective self-defense techniques, our women’s program is a great solution for anyone who wants to take their fitness routine to the next level. Gracie Barra’s Jiu-Jitsu techniques and versatile class schedules are a great way to keep your fitness routine from plateauing. Enjoy aerobic exercise and strength training that will help you achieve your fitness goals faster and more efficiently than classes offered in regular gyms. Our martial arts classes for women include Rape Prevention, Jiu-Jitsu Conditioning and even social “get togethers” so you can swap Jiu-Jitsu tips and techniques with other like-minded women. We offer a sense of community that is unparalleled by any other martial arts studio in the world. Get in the best shape of your life when you join the “Gracie Barra Pink Team.”

Schedule Url: https://gbsouthaustin.com/calendar/

Email: info@graciebarrabuda.com

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Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GBSouthAustin

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Country: United States