What We Do
We aspire to share the benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with people from every walk of life, from children to adults, regardless of gender and ethnicity, by offering world class instructions in a safe and clean environment.
Many consider Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to be an excellent form of martial arts, a competitive sport, and a method for promoting physical fitness. We believe it is a way of life that also helps to build one’s character (perseverance, respect, self confidence, and mental strength).
We look forward to supporting you in reaching your goals.
““The biggest lesson I learnt from jiu jitsu was how to truly know myself”
Original in Portuguese: Com o Jiu-Jitsu aprendi, sobretudo a grande lição, que foi me conhecer profundamente.”
What is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport system that focuses on grappling with particular emphasis on ground fighting. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was developed from Kodokan judo ground fighting (newaza) fundamentals that were taught by a number of Japanese individuals including Takeo Yano and Mitsuyo Maeda. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu eventually came to be its own defined combat sport through the innovations, practices, and adaptation of judo.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s origins is founded on the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger, opponent by using proper technique and leverage. Sparring (commonly referred to as “rolling”) and live drilling play an important role in training and the practitioner’s development.