Chorley: E: stalone@graciebarrachorley.co.uk T: 07540 586726 Horwich: E: mail@graciebarrahorwich.co.uk T: 07540 586726
Jiu-jitsu is a stimulating way of getting fit, it does not just physically challenge you but also mentally. Many of our students are people who got bored working out at a gym on a treadmill. Jiu-jitsu challenges them physically and mentally, it makes exercise fun! The major bonus of working out with Brazilian jiu-jitsu is that you also learn to defend yourself, a true win-win.
The people at GB make it what it is, you will soon be part of that successful and ever evolving team. You will be impressed as to how all instructors, staff and training friends all want everyone to improve and be the very best they can, the GB academies are structured to provide training that is accessible to all yet demanding and fun, pushing us to be the best version we can be.
The well honed class structure is the hallmark of all Gracie Barra BJJ schools. Classes start on time with a well developed standardised curriculum and class structure. As a student of Gracie Barra Chorley or Gracie Barra Horwich you will know what is expected of you from your training partners and instructors. The consistency of this structure combined with the creativity and innovation of our devoted instructors blend perfectly to facilitate your progress.
When you join Gracie Barra Chorley or Gracie Barra Horwich you are not just getting classes. You become part of a community united by the ideals of the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle. Special classes and side events coupled with ordinary classes create a fun and exciting calendar of activities that you and your family will love to take part in.
You don’t come to class just to learn how to fight. You also work hard toward mastering the underlying principles that allow you to succeed on the mats. When applied to your life off the mats, these principles can bring more balance to your routine and help you reach your true potential.
You are free to train at any location while traveling. So, whether you’re in, Spain or America, you’ve got a Gracie Barra school close to you.
One of the most unique characteristics about our schools is our family-orientated approach. Gracie Barra is proud to be a powerhouse with the most stalwart champions of Jiu-Jitsu in the world while still maintaining a training environment that is welcoming for the whole family: men, women, and children. At Gracie Barra, families find marvellous activities through which to spend quality time together.
Cleanliness is a top priority at Gracie Barra Chorley and Gracie Barra Horwich. Our schools adhere to the strict standard of cleanliness and hygiene set by Gracie Barra. GB School staff clean the facilities constantly, and all GB uniforms are washed regularly. Our GB School mats are cleaned on a daily basis with a specially designed cleaning agent that neutralizes bacteria, fungus and odours without detriment to the equipment.
Student safety is our instructors’ primary goal. Training sessions are supervised at all times, and we have CPR-trained personnel on duty during every class.
A certified Gracie Barra Black Belt instructor is responsible for teaching classes and is committed to Keeping the Legacy Alive. Our team of instructors are trained in the teaching philosophy and methods of Master Carlos Gracie Jr., the founder of Gracie Barra. A legacy of over 30 years of teaching experience is at your service, so you don’t have to worry: you and your family are in great hands at Gracie Barra Chorley and Gracie Barra Horwich.