Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
TAUGHT BY Justin Bressette
BJJ is a self defense and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting and submission holds BJJ focuses on the skill of taking an opponent to the ground, controlling one's opponent, gaining a dominant position, and using a number of techniques to force them into submission via Joint lock or Chokeholds.
Being developed by the Gracie Family during the 20th century to become the premier self defense martial art. This culminated with the first Ultimate Fighting Championship in 1993, were Royce Gracie dominated his opponents which included well trained and much larger martial artist from various backgrounds. This was the birth of MMA.
Our BJJ classes are 1 hour long beginning with a basic tecnique as a warm up. Followed by a succession of techniques that flow together.
The last Half hour will be technical drilling or Live rounds.