You’ve taken the plunge and booked a free trial class at Gracie Barra Harrogate. We can’t wait to welcome you onto the mats, but in the meantime, we’ve put together a quick guide on what your first session will look like.

Looking for a sport that offers healthy levels of competition? Look no further than Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Whilst it may seem obvious that a combat sport is competitive, Jiu Jitsu offers some excellent opportunities to scratch that competitive itch at a level that suits you.

Whether you’re choosing which martial art is right for you or you’re interested in broadening your skillset by learning additional combat sports, it’s important to understand what Jiu Jitsu offers against other popular martial arts such as Karate, Taekwondo, Judo and wrestling.

We’ve summarised the top hidden 4 benefits outside of self defence that women may not have considered before they start Brazilian Jiu Jitsustart:. Check it out!

It’s well documented that exercise reduces stress, and as a highly effective form of exercise, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a not only a great tool for self-defence and a competitive sport, it’s also on hand to keep your stress levels in check. Find out more.

Discover how Brazilian Jiu Jitsu transforms confidence in children, transforms their social skills and introduces key skills such as goal setting, discipline, problem solving and more.