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My name is Oliver Lovell and I'm the head instructor responsible for Gracie Barra Wakefield, as well, our schools in Barnsley, York and Horsforth.
Very early in life I discovered Jiu-Jitsu and I devoted all my life to this sport since then. I want to give people the opportunity that Gracie barra has given me, so I'm gonna try to give back to the people and inspire them the way I've been inspired.
WHY YOU SHOULD START TRAINING JIU-JITSU
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Fitness - Our 16 weeks beginners program is designed to take people from no martial arts or fitness experience to our advanced program. One of the most common reasons we have found people take up Jiu-Jitsu is an alternative method to gain fitness in a fun and controlled environment.
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Self Defence - Our programs include self defence techniques for real life scenarios, with this you will be able to make the correct decision at the right time to control a self defence situation if ever needed. Jiu-Jitsu is the most effective way to address a single unarmed attacker. Our Jiu-Jitsu programs give you the confidence needed for any self defence situation you might come across.
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Self Development - Being part of our team will teach you problem solving skills, it will also reduce stress, help you understand your own strength, weaknesses and potential. We have seen first hand the benefits our Jiu-Jitsu has given our students.
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Team - Joining our team you gain friends and share a journey that’s like no other. Our team focuses on bringing out the best in each other. One of our mottos is "together we are stronger."
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Jiu-Jitsu For Everyone - The truth is that not everyone wants to be a Jiu-Jitsu world champion, but if you look at many world class competitors and instructors, they came from humble beginnings. You can decide how you want your Jiu-Jitsu experience to unfold. You can choose to stay safe, training with trustworthy intelligent training partners and develop that way or you can be an avid competitor. We cover all the bases.
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Global Community - Whether you're travelling on holidays or for work, you will be able to train in any of the Gracie Barra schools around the globe. This way you will never miss a week of training.