Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and form of self-defense that focuses on grappling and ground fighting. It was derived from the Japanese martial art of Kodokan Judo which traces its roots to Japanese jujutsu. Both forms of Jiu-Jitsu promote the principle that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themself against a bigger, stronger opponent using leverage and proper technique; by applying joint-locks and chokeholds to restrain or defeat them.

Our grappling classes consist of techniques seen throughout the disciplines of Jui-Jitsu, Wrestling and Judo which include body movements, leverage, pressure points, escapes, reversals, chokes, joint locks, throws, takedowns and submissions. We strictly follow the Gracie Combatives Curriculum as we believe it to be a strong self defense system.

• Classes will run 1 hour in length three times a week
• Students ages 7 and older are welcome
• Classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 PM and Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 PM
• A sufficient number of instructors will be available to maintain low student to teacher ratios
• Following the Gracie Garage Model, these grappling classes are offered FREE of charge

Benefits include deeper self discipline, great physical fitness, increased self confidence, release of mental stress, improved coordination, strength, flexibility, endurance, speed, balance, memory, and concentration.

• Physical Fitness - Nothing sucks the life out of you like grappling. It is our goal to keep you in top physical condition.
• Body Movements - Principles of off-balancing for the purpose of gaining control or utilizing momentum.
• Pressure Points - Oftentimes the ability to gain a superior position is simply a matter of knowing where to push.
• Escapes and Reversals - Not just how to get out of a bad position, but how to make it work to your advantage.
• Chokes and Joint Locks - Always executed with minimal force and maximum safety.
• Throws - The world class throwing, gripping, and falling techniques of Judo.
• Drills - Grappling drills designed to improve technique, body positioning, speed, and awareness.
• Open Mat - Freestyle grappling against an opponent with competition rules.
• Submissions - How to make them tap.

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