Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

is a grappling-based martial art designed to control a resisting opponent in ways that force him to submit. Due to the fact that control is generally easier on the ground than in a standing position, much of the technique of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is centered around the skill of taking an opponent down to the ground and wrestling for dominant control positions from where the opponent can be rendered harmless.

To control

and overcome greater size, strength and aggression BJJ will utilizing superior leverage, grip and position upon your opponent. Students of the art gain a deep understanding of the workings and limits of the human body.

This knowledge

can be used to subdue and control an opponent with whatever level of severity the student chooses. The path to this knowledge is physically and mentally demanding. Students benefit from increased physical fitness, problem-solving ability, self-knowledge of their body and mind and the many social benefits of working within a large group of like-minded fellow students as you learn and have fun together.