“We understand that it is not the woman’s responsibility to know self-defense because men shouldn’t perpetrate these crimes. However, violence is a reality,” says Jiu-Jitsu head instructor ...

that’s Jiu-Jitsu, especially for women, it’s so difficult for women because they don’t have the physical strength that the men have. “By the time you get to purple belt, you have to have ...

Co-Owners Jason Benavides and Jennifer Gonzalez oversee operations. Benavides says there’s kids from 4 years old to 12 and ...

women, men—everybody in the family—knows how to defend themselves if, God forbid, they ever find themselves in a situation where they need to,” said Thola. This Saturday, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu ...