Jiu jitsu is a martial art and combat sport that originated in Japan and was later popularized by the Brazilians. It focuses on grappling and ground fighting techniques that utilize joint locks, chokes, throws, takedowns and holds to subdue opponents. Training jiu jitsu also includes drills, sparring, and possibly competition, with practitioners using both technique and strategy to defeat opponents.

Jiu Jitsu has become popular around the world for its practical effectiveness in self-defense and as a competitive sport. It is also known for its emphasis on discipline, respect, and perseverance, and is often viewed as a way of life rather than just a martial art or sport.

1. Improved fitness: Jiu jitsu is a full-body workout that can improve your cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, and balance.
2. Self-defense skills: Jiu jitsu teaches practical techniques for self-defense in real-world situations, including how to defend yourself from larger or stronger opponents.
3. Stress relief: Like other forms of exercise, jiu jitsu can help reduce stress and anxiety by releasing endorphins and providing a healthy outlet for negative emotions.
4. Increased confidence: As you learn and master new techniques in jiu jitsu, you may feel more confident in your ability to defend yourself and handle challenging situations.
5. Community and camaraderie: Jiu jitsu is often practiced in a team environment, which can foster a sense of belonging and support among practitioners. 
6. Mental focus: Jiu jitsu requires concentration and focus, which can improve your mental clarity and help you develop a “mind over matter” mindset. It also emphasizes constant problem solving in stressful situations. This will keep your mind sharp and support creative solutions whether in training or in your day to day life. 
7. Humility and respect: Jiu jitsu emphasizes respect for your training partners, your instructor, and yourself. Practicing humility and respect can translate to other areas of your life and help you develop stronger relationships with others.

Kuzushi is a term used in Japanese martial arts, particularly in Judo and Jiu Jitsu, that refers to the act of unbalancing an opponent in preparation for a throw or other technique. The term is composed of two kanji characters: “kuzu” (崩), meaning “to break down” or “to collapse,” and “shi” (し), meaning “mind” or “spirit.”

Kuzushi is achieved by disrupting an opponent’s posture, center of gravity, or balance, often through the use of subtle movements or leveraging techniques. Once an opponent is off-balance, they become more vulnerable to throws and other techniques. Kuzushi is considered an essential skill in these martial arts, as it allows practitioners to overcome an opponent who may be physically stronger or more skilled.

Kuzushi is also sometimes used more broadly to refer to the concept of disrupting an opponent’s strategy in order to gain an advantage. In this sense, kuzushi can be used to set up dilemmas that force your opponent to choose between two outcomes that don’t favor them. 

This concept is at the core of our teachings. Striving to always be balanced while keeping our opponents off balance. This idea is as important in training as it is off the mats. Attempting to always maintain a strong and healthy balance in life is paramount.

Drop in students may participate in class, but may only spar if they have at least 3 months of jiu jitsu sparring experience. The Drop in fee is $35.

In our gi optional classes, you can wear a kimono (like a karate uniform but thicker). You can wear whatever color gi you’d like. For no-gi (like wrestling) you can wear shorts with no pockets, and a tighter fitting shirt or rash guard. If you are a man, you MUST wear shorts over your leggings or underwear. Women MUST wear a rash guard or tight fitting shirt that covers their chest, over their sports bra. NO SHIRTLESS TRAINING. Please make sure there are no holes or tears in your training gear and wash your gear immediately after training. Bring flip flops to get on or off the mats with ease. No socks on the mats.

Yes, anything involving jumping on your partner is banned. This includes but is not limited to flying submissions, jumping guard, and kani basami (flying scissor takedown). Cranking submissions on your partner without giving them sufficient time to tap is also not allowed. Focus on holding the submission with control, and not hurting your partner. 

Yes, we allow heel hooks in the gi! 

In the Jiu Jitsu community, there is no governing body setting objective measures on belts like there is for other martial arts like Judo or Tae Kwon Do. The belting system in Jiu Jitsu is subjective and is based on the potential of that student. This includes their lifestyle, age, goals, knowledge and ability to apply their knowledge against people their size and skill level. We do not give out stripes.

Yes we do! Please message us for more details.