Training
Gracie Jiu-jitsu
Vale Tudo
Jiu-jitsu is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and
especially ground fighting with the goal of gaining a dominant position
and using joint-locks and chokeholds to force an opponent to submit. It
promotes the principle that a smaller, weaker person using leverage and
proper technique can successfully defend themselves against a bigger,
stronger assailant. BJJ can be trained for self defense, sport grappling
tournaments and mixed martial arts competition. Sparring and live drilling
play a major role in training, and a premium is placed on performance,
especially in competition.
We offer Vale Tudo (Portuguese for “Anything Goes”) on Tuesday and
Thursday nights from 8-9 pm. There is no additional cost for this class,
but you must have your own set of full contact equipment: 16oz gloves,
Shin Guards, Headgear, Cup, Mouth Piece and MMA Gloves.