Why Train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is arguably one of the most effective and realistic forms of self-defense for men, women and children. By addressing the fact that most real fights end on the ground.
BJJ teaches students how to defend themselves from the ground and offers its participants the ability to defeat larger opponents through the application of highly effective submission techniques.
We train how to obtain and hold a dominant body position so that we may then apply chokes or joint locks on the major joints. (arms, legs, ankles, shoulders, etc.) In a self-defense situation, a choke could be used to render an opponent unconscious. A joint lock could be used to hyperextend or break an arm or other joint, causing pain and substantially reducing an attacker;s ability to continue their assault.
BJJ classes not only teach self-defense, but they are also an excellent way to get into shape or to maintain your desired fitness level.
In our BJJ classes, we practice these techniques safely and with concern for the well-being of our training partners. We do not practice forms, kata, or meditation, and our class is less formalized than in traditional martial arts. Class time is divided between drilling (learning and practicing new moves from an instructor) and rolling or grappling. (referred to as sparring in other martial arts) We spend a lot of time on the mat rolling so that students are prepared to both use the techniques on resisting opponents, and be capable of flowing between positions and techniques without stopping.
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