PROGRAMS
BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU FOR ADULTS, TEENS, AND KIDS
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, or BJJ, is a Martial Art & Combat Sport that focuses on using principles of leverage, balance, timing, and body placement to defeat your opponent by gaining a dominant position over them and applying a submission hold (usually chokes or joint locks). Modern Brazilian Jiu-jitsu traces its roots to the older Japanese art Jujitsu, which was later refined in Japan for more sporting purposes & renamed Judo. Judo & BJJ have many techniques in common; however, Judo emphasizes primarily throwing techniques, while BJJ focuses more on finishing the fight on the ground. Modern BJJ encompasses almost all grappling arts; including wrestling. “Jiu-jitsu” translates as “gentle art” and it focuses on using leverage and technique (rather than hard strikes) to redirect your opponent’s strength and to maximize your own strength in the most efficient manner possible. For this reason, the techniques of BJJ have been proven to be extremely effective for smaller practitioners against much larger, more athletic opponents.
In BJJ, there are no static “forms” or moves that are “too lethal” to practice in any type of realistic context. Because it is a grappling art, practitioners can safely spar with at full speed with live resistance, while minimizing the chance for serious injury- making it the most effective, “battle-tested” art in the world. BJJ is one of the very few Martial Arts in the world that gives students the ability to test the effectiveness of their techniques in a live setting; which is a huge gift and an even bigger responsibility. Live sparring and drilling is an extremely important component of training in BJJ, and a student’s ability to apply their techniques in a realistic situation with a resisting opponent also plays a major role in rank advancement in the art. BJJ is traditionally practiced in the Gi, or kimono, a uniform consisting of loose fitting pants and a jacket, which enables practitioners to use the grips on the cloth to control, throw, and submit their opponent. However, techniques for training without the kimono (or “NoGi”) are also taught. Brazilian Jiu-jitsu may be used for self-defense, sport-grappling tournaments, and mixed martial arts (MMA).
The effectiveness of BJJ is unquestionable, as it has been proven time after time over the years- so much so that it is now a staple in virtually every professional fighter’s arsenal. Whether you are young or a little older, looking for a healthy hobby, a system of self-defense, or wanting to become a serious competitor or professional fighter, the practice of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu will give you a lifetime of benefits- if you are willing to put in the time & dedication to become a serious student.
Give us a call today to schedule a free introductory class to see if Jiu Jitsu is the art for you!
National Martial Arts is a proud member of the Renato Tavares Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association. Master Tavares, a 6th Degree Black Belt and Multiple-Time World Champion, visits NMA several times a year and shares his knowledge with the students and staff.
KIDS STRIKING PROGRAM
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At National Martial Arts, we are very adamant about teaching much more than punching and kicking. We teach real life Self-Defense, and real Life Skills. While we specialize in Jiu Jitsu, we also offer a “Striking Program” for children ages 8-12. Our striking curriculum consists of Kickboxing and age-appropriate Krav Maga.
The overarching goal of this program is to teach each student the fundamentals of a proper self-defense stance, movement, and basic striking techniques that can be utilized in American Kickboxing sparring and real-life self-defense situations. We also teach that the physical skills only make up about half of what it means to be a true “Martial Artist”; the other half being the every-day demonstration of character traits of Respect, Discipline, Self-Control, etc. We reinforce these invaluable principles with monthly homework sheets each student must complete with a Parent’s signature in order to be turned in at the front desk for a homework stripe on their belt.
Is YOUR Child ready?
At National Martial Arts, we never just throw children into a group class on their first visit; we do at least one private evaluation lesson with them first. This gives us the opportunity to see if they are ready to get started yet, as well as which one of our programs will work best for each child as an individual.
ADULT KRAV MAGA
Krav Maga is one of the most practical self-defense systems on the planet. It is an Israeli Military Martial Art that favors simplicity and brutality over flashy, impractical movements seen in traditional martial arts. In “Krav Maga” or Contact Combat training, one can generate a good deal of physical proficiency in a relatively short amount of time thanks to the practical, no-nonsense approach to dealing with aggressive attacks. Although Krav is taught to many Military and Law-Enforcement agencies around the world, one needn’t be a Police Officer or Military personnel in order to join. At NMA, our Adult Krav Maga classes are fun, informative, and a fantastic workout!
NMA is the only Academy in the area with multiple Black Belt instructors and fully certified to teach Krav Maga to civilians, as well as Military and Law Enforcement (Ask about the discount!). Give us a call today and schedule a free trial class to see if NMA is exactly what you are looking for!
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