We have very strict and very rigid criteria.  First and foremost it is a basic time.  For every belt rank we have, there is a [...]

First you have the physical aspect, you will get in shape, and lose some pounds.  Then you have the social aspect, here at Meia Guarda [...]

The adult class is an hour class at each location 2 days a week, we all wear a white outfit with blue undershirt, we keep the [...]

There is a perception in the community that Jiu Jitsu is just for young athletic men.  What would you tell women and parents that were  [...]

You have a blue bar on your black belt, explain the difference between the blue bar and the red bar.  The whole belt ranking system [...]

In our instruction class, we teach the technique, you partner up with someone, you very slowly run through the technique with that person as a [...]

What certifications does it take to own a Jiu-jitsu academy?  Unfortunatley there isn't anything.  There is no police running around checking credentials.  You will never [...]

The Meia Guarda Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a Royce Gracie Academy, there is a lineage that comes along with that.  Royce was the one who [...]