Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the perfect self-defense for anyone. It doesn’t matter if you’re a smaller or larger person, a female or male, Jiu-Jitsu works for everyone. Unfortunately, there are kid and adult bullies, so whether it’s a headlock at the playground or a confrontation while you’re enjoying a night out, you’ll be prepared to defend yourself in all situations by controlling or submitting an individual with Jiu-Jitsu.

Standing Self-Defense

• How to defend yourself if you are grabbed from any position
• How to escape a head lock
• How defend and escape chokes
• Throws, trips and or other takedowns
• Blocking punches
• Applying chokes
• Striking
• How to defend yourself against a knife attack
• How to disarm an individual if they have a gun

Ground Self-Defense

• How to transition from being pinned to the ground to being on top
• How to control or end a fight with triangles, armbars, kimuras, chokes and leg locks
• How to block punches and use leverage to gain advantages
• Sweeps & trip

Benefits of Jiu-Jitsu

• Self-defense
• The workout
• Build confidence
• Self-discipline and focus
• Positive attitude
• Setting and achieving goals
• Leadership skills
• Be responsible
• Make new friends
• Be part of our BJJ family and community