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Jiu
Jitsu literally translates from Japanese to mean "The Gentle Art". The
Gracie family became world famous by showing and proving to the world,
especially the Japanese people, how they have improved this ancient form of
self-defense. Gracie Jiu Jitsu is now known as the most effective form of
self-defense man has invented.
Our method begins with a Basic
Fundamental Course. The Students are monitored over a 50 lesson course which
gives them a better understanding of the basic moves and position in Jiu Jitsu.
We work with the human being's instinctual reaction against any kind of
aggression or physical confrontation. You will be able to have the confidence
and competence to deal with any person or situation that challenges you. No two
lessons are the same; it’s a new challenge every time you come in for your
lesson. Upon completion of your 50 lessons, you will develop an automatic
survival response and you will have learned simple techniques that will stay
with you the rest of your life. Of course, you have to hope to never have to use
it. We not only give you the “power” but how to control it. If one day someone
tries to catch you by surprise, you will automatically react with precision to
control your emotions, fears, and impulses, then control your opponent/attacker
and make them give up...the gentle way!
After the 50 lessons is the next phase of perfection
and specialization of street fighting techniques and scenarios. You increase
your mind power, alertness, problem-solving and improvisational skills.
Lessons are individualized and advancement is
monitored by each student’s knowledge of the techniques and how well they absorb
the meaning behind them. No previous knowledge, experience, or physical
condition is required; anyone can learn our system from as early as age 7 to
over 60.
There
are numerous differences the main one being BJJ focuses more on ground grappling
while Classical Jiu-Jitsu places a greater emphasis on standing grappling and
striking.
Most
schools begin with a warm up of stretching and calisthenics, then a series of
grappling related drills, followed by technique instruction, and finally a long
period of sparing (also known as rolling).
Jiu-Jitsu is excellent for rape prevention and other forms of self-defense
necessary for women. Also, since Jiu-Jitsu was designed for smaller people
women will not find their lack of size a hindrance.
First
of all, it is a fact that nearly all-real fights will go to the ground.
Also, BJJ always prepares its fighters for a physically superior opponent,
someone much bigger and stronger. Striking with a larger opponent is very
dangerous, when on the feet the utilize leverage to his advantage and instead
must try to match strength. On the ground leverage can be used to control
and submit even the largest of foes. It has been proven time and again
that if you can't fight on the ground then you can't fight.
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