We offer the following types of martial arts:
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu -a martial art that is one of the combative arts that specializes in grappling and ground fighting.This unique art was originally designed for the 'average' or smaller person with the goal of developing specific techniques to utilize leverage and economy of motion and energy. Therefore, the practioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will develop the skills necessary to gain dominate positions, control, and submissions to subdue an opponent. Despite the publicity of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can often be used to control an opponent without hurting them with strikes. Hence known as the 'Gentle Art'.
- MMA - These classes include stand-up fighting, clinch fighting, and ground fighting. Stand-up fighting includes techniques such as kicking, punching, kneeing, and elbowing the opponent, while ground fighting involves holding the opponent down through the use of grappling holds. Clinch fighting means holding the opponent, either to prevent strikes or to get the dominant position while on the ground.
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