by Gracie Sydney | May 30, 2014 | FAQ
If you’ve been around Gracie Jiu Jitsu for a while you have probably heard people saying ‘OSS’ during class. Though widely used, few know the terms actual meaning and history. ‘Oss’ is a term used in many Brazilian Jiu Jitsu schools as well as in...
by Gracie Sydney | Jun 21, 2012 | FAQ
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a complete self-defense system that has been taught to hundreds of law enforcement agencies and thousands of civilians around the world. It emphasizes simple movements, practical techniques and realistic scenarios.
by Gracie Sydney | Jun 21, 2012 | FAQ
Before joining any school ask yourself what are your goals and objectives. Today many Martial Arts have developed competitive sport organizations, Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is no different. If your goal is learning self-defence make sure you find a school that...
by Gracie Sydney | Jun 21, 2012 | FAQ
No. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. The Gracie family is the Brazilian family responsible for the creation of the Martial Art named Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. The late Carlos Gracie Sr. learned Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and opened the first Gracie Academy. His younger...
by Gracie Sydney | Jun 21, 2012 | FAQ
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu gives students the best possible chance when facing an attack by one or more opponents. The overwhelming superiority demonstrated by Royce Gracie in the Ultimate Fighting Championship created a misconception, Jiu-Jitsu is a complete fighting system...
by Gracie Sydney | Jun 21, 2012 | FAQ
Student safety is a primary concern during all classes. The completion of the Fundamentals curriculum reduces the possibility of injury to a minimal level. The practice of GJJ at our centre is safe and sound. Grand Master Helio Gracie’s teaching methods constantly...
