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Gracie Barra Clearwater Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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What is Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a Japanese Martial art form that was taught to the Gracie family in Brazil way back in the 1900s. It is a gentler form of Judo and the most effective Martial Art in the world. It teaches practitioners to discover inner strength and use that strength to defend against opponents, even though they are bigger and stronger. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is used for fitness, self-defence, building character and as a sport.

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Gracie Barra Clearwater Mission

At Gracie Barra Clearwater we believe martial arts are a powerful tool in helping individuals discover their inner strength. Our mission is to provide a clean, safe, mutually supportive environment to our students so that they can become proficient in one of the most effective and respected martial arts in the world, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

the most effective and respected martial arts in the world, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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MEET THE OWNER

John Keller

Head Instructor

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We believe martial arts are a powerful tool in helping individuals discover their inner strength.
John Keller is the owner and head instructor of Gracie Barra Clearwater. John had been training different martial arts since he was a teenager but found brazilian jiu-jitsu in 2004 and immediately focused all of his time training jiu-jitsu under Eduardo De Lima. After reaching blue belt, John added muay thai and MMA training under Roger Patrizzi. At purple belt John began teaching classes at Gracie Barra Clearwater and gained competition experience in jiu-jitsu and MMA. Since then, John has dedicated himself to teaching classes for all ages as well as specific classes for Law Enforcement. John believes in being able to teach jiu-jitsu in a safe and fun environment for all types of practitioners. John is currently a 3rd-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Strength Distribution

Strength Distribution

We teach our students the art of using leverage to overpower the opponent, even if the opponent is bigger and stronger. You learn the different techniques to hold your opponents and control them using submissions. Your training in rolling and drilling ensures your inner strength and development.

Discipline & Confidence

Discipline & Confidence

The beauty of Gracie Barra Clearwater Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, are the multiple benefits our students enjoy. The art will marshal up some discipline in your kids and teenagers! In an age where peer-pressure is capturing and pushing the next generation into inconsistencies, low self-esteem and indiscipline, martial arts is the perfect solution to instill behavioral grit. Martial arts boost confidence in everyone.

Leadership & Character Building

Leadership & Character Building

If you want to see your young one turn out to be a great leader, enroll in the Gracie Barra Clearwater Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu now! The art form is a life/game changer. The process of training changes the mindset, so your character can change, develop and grow. There is no great leader without a wholesome character and martial arts provide that ability to facilitate students to discover and build leadership skills through character development.

At Gracie Barra Clearwater Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you will get a great workout every single class.

 If you don’t like to work out at a gym because you get bored, you’re not alone.

Many of our students were tired of going to the gym, and they couldn’t find new songs or audio books to entertain them on the treadmill. They found Jiu-Jitsu to be the perfect workout because it requires a high level of concentration proportional to the amount of calories burned and pounds lost. What’s more, you’ll still learn to defend yourself. It’s a win-win situation.

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22 September 2023

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