BJJ White Belt: What Nobody Tells You About the First Months
Hi, I’m Professor Valerio Ubaldini, head professor at Gracie Barra Denver. I’ve spent [X years] on the mats and I’ve watched hundreds of people walk through our doors for their very first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class. I want to tell you something I don’t think gets said often enough. The white belt is the hardest belt. […]
Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Is One of the Best Martial Arts for Women
Hi, I’m Professor Valerio Ubaldini, head professor at Gracie Barra Denver. I want to start with the objection, because it’s the one I hear most often from women standing at our front desk: “I’m not strong enough for this.” I understand where it comes from. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu looks physical. It is physical. But the assumption […]
Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Is a Top Choice for Kids’ Martial Arts Training
Quick answer: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a ground-based martial art that uses leverage and technique instead of size or strength. For kids, that means real self-defense skills, plus better fitness, focus, and confidence — all without throwing a single punch. As parents, we all want the best activities for our kids. Martial arts come up […]