Ten martial artists from Hastings competed in the inaugural Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu UK National Championships writes Rob Griffin – and they all made the podium! The talented GB Hastings team scooped two gold, five silver and three bronze medals at the event in Wolverhampton. Paul Bridges, the academy’s head instructor, said he was hugely […]
Two leading martial artists are joining forces to give their students an extra set of skills writes Rob Griffin. Paul Bridges, head instructor at Gracie Barra Hastings, and Ed Lofts of the Fitness Loft are putting on a series of masterclasses at each other’s schools. While Bridges will provide a 16-week introduction to Brazilian Jiu […]
Martial artists from Hastings have returned home with a haul of medals after taking on some of the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighters in the world writes Rob Griffin. Talented members of Gracie Barra Hastings travelled as far as the United States and Albania in search of glory on the competition circuit. And their incredible […]
Martial artists have taken another step towards their coveted black belts at the Gracie Barra Hastings Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy writes Rob Griffin. Four members received their next coloured belts from head instructor Paul Bridges in a grading ceremony held at the school’s permanent home in Earl Street. A further ten were awarded ‘degree stripes’ […]
