Gyms Details:

Head Professor: Chris Bailey

Details: Chris began his martial journey at the age of 12, starting with wrestling. As a college student in the early 1980’s, he began studying Hwa Rang Do. After nearly 10 years of intensive training, he received his black belt from the Grand Master himself, Dr. Joo Bang Lee, in 1994. He currently holds a 3rd degree black belt. After a number of fights over the years, Chris began to realize that most techniques taught in traditional martial arts just aren’t effective in real street fights. In early 2007, after a few more altercations, Chris followed his dream and ventured to the Gracie World HQ in Torrance, CA and began his journey with the Gracie family. After being fully exposed to the simplicity, efficiency and effectiveness of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Chris stopped training in other martial arts altogether, and dedicated all of his efforts to learning the Gracie Way. Soon thereafter, he retired his black belt. Seeing his dedication and potential, his teacher, Ryron Gracie, recruited Chris into the Instructor Certification Program, held at the Gracie Academy. Chris graduated from the 2nd ICP, in 2008. He now focuses 100% of his time and energies on learning, and teaching Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to the world. Chris has been teaching for over 25 years, and currently teaches full time at his CTC, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Scottsdale. He also teaches law enforcement on a regular basis. He holds a BS in Psychology from Northern Arizona University (1988) and began working on his Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, in 1990. He is also a 5th generation Reiki Master Teacher.

Kids Program Url: http://graciescottsdale.com/bullyproof/

Kids Program Detail: 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. Children’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. Little Champs (4-7 Years Old) The Little Champs program is for kids 4-7 years old. Using our time-tested “Gracie Games,” we teach the Little Champs basic self-defense techniques while instilling the foundational principles of leverage and control. The secret to the success of this program is that we make the lessons so fun that the kids beg for more! Once a child masters all ten Gracie Games, they advance to the Jr. Grapplers program. Jr. Grapplers (8-13 Years Old) - In the Jr. Grapplers program, we focus on 33 non-violent self-defense techniques that teach children to “neutralize and negotiate” with the bullies. Verbal assertiveness strategies are a major portion of this curriculum. A child needs absolutely no experience to start, and we guarantee a noticeable increase in your child’s confidence within a few weeks! Black Belt Club (Invitation Only) - We invite children who excel in the Jr. Grapplers program to join the Black Belt Club. This is our most advanced youth jiu-jitsu program and joining the Black Belt Club is the highest honor for any youth Gracie Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. Kids in this program possess all the traits necessary for success on the path to black belt: discipline, respect, courage, leadership, loyalty, and compassion.

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Special Offer: 10-Day Free Trial

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Country: United States