Brazilian jiu-jitsu is the fastest growing martial art on the planet for one reason - it actually works! Jiu-jitsu gives a smaller person the skills and mindset to defeat or neutralize agression from bigger and stronger opponents by using leverage, timing, and technique rather than brute force and strength. Helio Gracie of Brazil who learned jiu-jitsu from Mitsuyo Maeda of Japan, modified the Japanese jiu-jitsu to be able to defeat people who outweighed him by a hundred pounds!

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Over the years, however, Brazilian jiu-jitsu has evolved entirely into a sport where the focus has changed from self-defense to winning medals and tournaments. While the sportive aspect of jiu-jitsu is fun (which we also enjoy), winning a tournament does not necessarily mean you'll win a street fight. Tournaments have rules, time limits, weight categories, gender categories, and referees. However, in street fights, in assaults perpetrated on women, and in cases of bullying among children, none of these rules or regulations exist. Therefore, we always assume our opponent is going to be bigger, stronger, and more athletic. This mindset guides our entire curriculum.

 

If you or your children want to learn the complete system of self-defense as developed by Helio Gracie, have fun, lose weight, gain confidence, and make friends, try a 10-day free trial today! 

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Dr. Brendan Kishketon