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Gracie Barra Womens Class
You’ll notice a very positive and friendly environment when you enter our school. Although martial arts can be intimidating for women, this class is definitely not intimidating. You will find a group of girls, who are excited to be there and excited to have you there. The instructor will run several basic drills and after a few classes you will ca …
GRACIE BARRA 2023 SCHEDULE
Holiday Closures: Memorial Day Weekend: May 27-May 29th Independence day: July 4th Labor Day Weekend: Sept 2nd-Sept 4th Halloween: Oct. 31st Thanksgiving Weekend: Nov. 23rd-Nov 26th Christmas and New Years Break: Dec 24th-Jan 1st
Mark Your Calendar! Winter CompNet is February 4th!
The CompNet Missouri Winter Championship will be the first competition to kick off the new year! While the exact location is yet to be announced, we do know that the CompNet will be hosted in St. Louis on February 4, 2023. Gracie Barra Missouri looks forward to continuing to make CompNet a fantastic event and competition environment for the 2023 …
December at Gracie Barra
● December 16th: Belt Promotion at Gracie Barra O’Fallon/LSL.- The belt promotion will be at 6:30pm until 8pm and will include time for an open mat! This promotion includes stripes for ranks blue belt and up! Gracie Barra students of all locations are welcomed to attend. ● Toys For Tots: – Gracie Barra is proud to be a drop off location for Toys f …
Don’t miss out. November Events and Important Dates
November 11th & 12th: Tim Cartmell Seminar - Where?: Gracie Barra O’Fallon/LSL - When?: Friday, Nov. 11th 6:30pm-8:30pm & Saturday, Nov. 12th at 12pm-2pm - Tim Cartmell is a fifth degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as well as several internal styles such as Tai Chi, Shing-I, Ba Gua, and San Soo. Tim served as the 2021 official US ADCC …
Upcoming Events and News!
1. CompNet October 8th Save the date! The CompNet Missouri Autumn Championship 2022 is coming soon! It will be held @ Fort Zumwalt South High School in St. Peter’s, MO. 8050 Mexico Rd, St Peters, MO 63376 You can register all the way up until October 1st. If you are new to competing, or just want a fun challenge, CompNet is a great competition to …
Women’s Self Defense Seminar September 24, 2022
Gracie Barra Chesterfield will be having a women's self defense seminar this month! Jiu jitsu is a great tool for self-defense, and it is better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. The two hour seminar will be a great time to learn a new skill and make new friends while safely practicing practical self-defense techniques! The semin …
College Students Embrace Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle!
As students are heading back to school, the lives of young adults attending college or high school can get busy, overwhelming and stressful! What is a better way to de-stress and take your mind off of everything than training jiu jitsu? Returning college students, who are also dedicated Gracie Barra students, talk about the best way to balance the two life …
Upcoming Competitions 2022!
Are you thinking about trying out a jiu jitsu competition before the year ends? Competitions are a great way to put your jiu jitsu to the test against an opponent you haven’t met before! It can also be a fun way to challenge yourself and do something you never thought you could before. If you don’t know where to start, here is a short list …
Get to know your Instructor! Coach Alyssa Luecke
My name is Alyssa Luecke. I am 20 years old and I have been training jiu jitsu since I was 11 years old. When I turned 16, I was offered a coaching job and have been teaching ever since! I started competing at age 13 and have improved over the years as well as have been lucky to have the chance to travel to several states to do so. Outside of jiu jitsu, I …