Gracie (Brazilian) Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a highly effective self-defense system of ground fighting. It is designed to allow a smaller, weaker person to defend his or her self in a real world situation that goes to the ground. Statistics say 90 to 95% of all violent attacks and street fights end up on the ground, where Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is most effective.

Founded by Grandmaster Helio Gracie, who at 135 pounds altered the techniques of traditional Jiu-Jitsu to depend more on leverage and mechanical advantage over strength and speed. Jiu-Jitsu will teach you to use take downs, hold downs, joint locks and chokes, to control and submit your opponent.

BJJ also includes training in standing self defense against punching, kicking, grabs and holds as well as various weapons like the gun and knife. In addition to self-defense, it is an incredible physical workout that will increase your strength and flexibility as it gets you in great shape.

Jiu-Jitsu is also a fantastic method to improve your physical fitness as you learn an effective and proven self defense. The average student looses 10-15 pounds of body fat in the first 3 months of training. It improves your overall strength, endurance and flexibility.