Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that focuses on ground fighting techniques to enable one to attain a dominant position for the purposes of submission. With its roots in Judo and Japanese Jujutsu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was developed to arm a smaller, weaker person with various techniques to defend against a larger, stronger opponent. Thus, in training, the emphasis is on technique over strength.
A typical BJJ class typically consists of three parts:
1. A calisthenic warmup to gain fitness & prevent injury
2. Drilling of techniques with a cooperative partner
3. Finally, “live” training or sparring at full speed
Common goals of new BJJ students include:
Health & Fitness
Self Defense
Competition (Sport BJJ, Submission Wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts)
Having fun!
