Balance Studios: A Jiu-Jitsu Story

Balance Studios: http://BalanceStudios.net Phil and Ricardo Migliarese began their journey over 30 years ago by themselves, when jiu-jitsu had not even established itself in North America.

Under the guidance of Relson Gracie and the inspiration of Helio Gracie, the creator of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, the Migliarese brothers became some of the first black belts in the United States.

Today, almost 20 years after they opened their first school in Philadelphia, they have created a community, a family, of diverse individuals who are dedicated to learning from one another, on the mat and off.

“Balance Studios: A Jiu-Jitsu Story” gives the viewer a unique perspective into the service-oriented experience that the Migliarese brothers have created, and how it touches the lives of people in Philadelphia and at more than 40 global affiliates.

BJJ Dublin

Here at Balance Jiu-Jitsu Dublin, Ireland. we have lots of Gracie Jiu Jitsu classes. If you’d like to start BJJ, we have on going beginner’s courses. You’ll find lots of information here.

The art offers something for everyone, men, women and children. They can
enjoy the benefits of the simple and effective techniques as a method self defence, to keep fit and as a combat sport.

Balance Jiu Jitsu Ireland is a community, we strive to provide the best instruction with highly qualified teachers in a safe, clean and relaxed learning environment.

Ray Butcher is a 1st degree BJJ black belt under Phil & Rick Migliarese of Balance Studios in Philadelphia. Balance Jiu Jitsu Ireland are a Team Balance affiliate with Relson Gracie 6th degree black belt Phil Migliarese and Ricardo Migliarese 5th degree black belt of Philadelphia.

Our Gracie Basics 4 week course for beginners is on Tuesdays 6.45pm, it costs 50 euro. You can start whenever you like and do your 4 weeks.

Street Week at Balance!

Join us for a Free Self Defence class

at our 1st

Balance Street Week

 Tuesday 6th to Saturday 10th of September

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All of the classes will be focused on Self Defence. You can take part in our regular classes as part of our Free Trial offer. We also have a free Gracie Jiu Jitsu class on Saturday 10th. During our Street Week you will get to experience some of the self defence aspects of Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Boxing/Kickboxing and Aikido.

We’ll also be offering a free 45 minute taster class of our Women only “Reduce the Odds” program. The program is specifically designed for women and addresses the most common sexual assault scenarios women of all ages are likely to face if attacked. You can find more info here!

Self defence is just one of many benefits in the study of a Martial Art. Increased self confidence, becoming more focused and disciplined, meeting and connecting with other people, strengthening the body, the mind and most importantly for us, creating a sense of community in a friendly and relaxed environment.

 

So why not take advantage, try out one of the following free classes for beginners:

 

Tuesday 6th – 6.30pm – ‘Reduce The Odds’ (Women only)

Tuesday 6th – 7.30pm – BJJ Street week

Wednesday 7th – 7.00pm – Boxing/Kickboxing 

Wednesday 7th – 8.00pm – Aikido

Thursday 8th – 7.30pm – BJJ Street week

Saturday 10th – 9.30am – Aikido Kids Self Defence (7yrs+)

Saturday 10th – 12-1.30pm – Gracie Jiu Jitsu Self Defence

 

To book your place, call 087 229 7215 or email info@tbi.ie and let us know your name and mobile number and what class you’d like to attend.

(If you are under 18, you’ll need a parent or guardian to come and sign a registration form)

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Balance Martial Arts

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1st floor ABCD, 40 Lower Drumcondra Road, Dublin 9

Ray’s ‘Aikido wrist locks for BJJ’ on jiujitsu.com!

Maybe some of you don’t realise that Ray is a 4th dan in Aikido as well as being a BJJ Black belt!

He recently taught his ‘Aikido Wrist locks for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu’ seminar here at Balance in Dublin and thanks to Ray’s Instructors Phil & Rick Migliarese, he also taught the seminar while on a training trip to the USA at the brand new Balance International HQ in Fishtown, Philadelphia!

The guys from Jiujitsu.com also came down and recorded Ray’s seminar at Balance International HQ, so the techniques are now available on-line HERE! ….  so if you want to add some slick wrist locks to your game, watch the promo video below and click on the link!

 

 

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Balance Martial Arts and Yoga is run by Ray Butcher and Maeve D’Arcy.

We offer instruction in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Aikido, Mixed Martial Arts, Yoga and Women’s Self Defence.

Our Instructors are highly qualified and experienced, including Ray a Aikido 4th dan, BJJ Balance BJJ Aikido MMA Yoga in DublinBlack belt and Mauro a former Italian National Pro Kick-boxing Champion.

We have classes that are suitable for men, women, teenagers and children (6 years +).

Beginners are always welcome!

Come and learn in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.