What is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Brazilian Jiu-jutsu (abbreviated to BJJ) is a modern, cutting edge, style of martial art that was developed from judo and the traditional Japanese jujitsu styles by the Brazilian landowner Carlos Gracie and his family.
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu contains standup techniques for winning a fight, but it is famous for its devastating ground fighting techniques. BJJ was developed to allow a smaller person to defeat a larger person by applying leverage and technique. The idea is to gain superior positioning on your opponent and then to apply numerous chokes, holds, locks and joint manipulations.
Gracie received his training from Japanese Judo and Jiu-jitsu master Count Koma (Mitsuo Maeda) who came to Brazil when Carlos was a boy. Carlos taught the art to his his brothers and together they refined the style through repeated no rules contest and challenge matches against boxers and other martial artists. Their techniques were modified to reflect the combat realities of street fighting in Brazil.
In combat, the Brazilian Jiu-jutsu fighter seeks to drive immediately to a clinch (a quick movement forward to grasp the opponent up very close). In the clinch, the punches and kicks of the opponent are no longer effective. Once this is achieved, the opponent is taken to the ground, where he is choked or joint locked into submission.
Brazilian Jiujutsu training is a very hands-on art. The majority of practice is spent on ground fighting techniques and there are no preset forms.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the single most effective martial arts today.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu came into popularity in the mid 1990's when Royce Gracie showcased its effectiveness through the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Focusing on grappling on the ground with a series of submissions through joint locks and choke holds, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu quickly exposed the limitations of pure striking arts. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu continues to evolve and remains the world's single most successful martial art. The techniques are so effective that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu still remains a staple among almost all mixed martial artists in the UFC and PRIDE almost 20 years later.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu does not rely on size or strength to defeat opponents. It is one of the few fighting systems that allows a smaller fighter to defeat a larger and stronger opponent using technique and strategy over brute strength and size. It is also unique in that it is the only art that allows practitioners to spar at near 100% intensity, giving students countless hours of realistic combat situations.
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Team Impact believes in maintaining an open mind when it comes to training. Everyone's opinions are respected. Everyone, from white belt to black, has something to contribute to the art. Maintaining this supportive environment helps keep Team Impacts BJJ to continually evolve. Team Impact BJJ is EVOLUTIONARY jiu-jitsu. What also sets Team Impact Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu apart from other academies is that Team Impact prides itself in its friendly atmosphere. No one with Team Impact is there to hurt or take out their frustrations on other students. Team Impact members are notorious for being helpful and supportive of one another.
Instructor:
Team Impacts Instructor has been training in BJJ since 1994 and has attained his Black Belt in the art. In addition, he has been certified by Royce Gracie as an Instructor for the G.R.A.C.I.E. course and by Carlson Gracie Jr. as a Certified Self-Defense Instructor.
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