Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, also known as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), is a martial art and self-defense system that focuses on ground fighting and submission techniques. It was developed by the Gracie family in Brazil, most notably by brothers Carlos and Hélio Gracie. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu places a strong emphasis on leverage, technique, and the efficient use of physical and mental attributes, allowing practitioners to overcome larger and stronger opponents.
One of the key principles of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themselves against a larger, stronger opponent through the use of proper technique and leverage. This martial art is known for its extensive repertoire of joint locks and chokeholds, which can be applied to immobilize or submit an opponent without causing significant harm.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has gained widespread popularity around the world, particularly due to its effectiveness in mixed martial arts (MMA) competitions, where fighters often incorporate BJJ techniques. It is also a popular choice for self-defense training because it focuses on practical techniques that can be used in real-life situations. Many Gracie Jiu-Jitsu academies and practitioners continue to preserve the art's traditional values and techniques while adapting to modern training methods and competition formats.
Being a Pedro Sauer Affiliate School means we focus on bringing the deepest level of understanding things mechanically. We have a curriculum that will ease you into the learning process and ensure longevity and deep understanding of why what you're doing works.
We set out to create an environment that is focused around understand the mechanics that makes Jiu-Jitsu such an effective Martial Art. Our goal is to foster a community that can cater to the needs of the hobbyist to the Professional and their goals. All the while maintaining the roots of Jiu-Jitsu being useful in a fighting scenario.
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