The GBH Blog

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. Prefer to watch? Check out our video from Head...

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...

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...

Hi! My name’s Sarah, and I started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu a year ago, with the hope of getting fitter and stronger, and meeting a new group of people. Whilst the benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for women often centre around self-defence, I’ve come to notice a range of...

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. The benefits of martial arts...

This is a repost of GBH's recent press coverage on Stray Ferret. After months spent in various lockdowns, I was determined to find a club for my eight-year-old son that would allow him to meet other kids and help him to rebuild some confidence. Like the majority of...