CLASSES

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Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Instructor: Travis and others
Attire: jiu-jitsu or judo kimono
(martial arts uniform)
BJJ students start as white belts,
and progress to blue, purple, brown,
and finally a black belt.

History of Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was created in Brazil in the early part of this century by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu pioneer Carlos Gracie, who studied traditional Japanese jiu-jitsu as a teenager under the great Japanese champion, Mitsuyo Maeda (known in Brazil as Conde Koma -- the "Count of Combat").

Carlos Gracie, who was interested in streetfighting and was also a boxer, quickly modified the classical techniques he learned from Count Koma to meet the demands of real, "no rules" fighting in the streets of Brazil. The young Carlos Gracie then tested and refined his system through constant matches, open to all comers, constantly working to make it more effective. At one point, he even advertised in newspapers and on street corners for new opponents upon whom to practice and further refine his art. He fought anyone and everyone who was willing, regardless of size, weight or fighting style. Even though he was a mere 135 pounds, his style was so effective that Carlos Gracie was never defeated and became a legend in Brazil.

This tradition of open challenge is a part of the heritage of the Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Carlos Gracie taught his style of jiu-jitsu to his four younger brothers (Oswaldo, Gasto, Jorge, and finally Helio) and to his older sons (including Carlson and Carley), and they in turn taught their brothers, sons, nephews and cousins. After Carlos retired from the ring, he managed the fight careers of his brothers and sons, continuing to challenge fighters of all styles throughout the world. This tradition has been continued by his sons, grandsons, brothers, nephews, and students, who have consistently demonstrated the superiority of the Gracie style in real fights and minimum-rule matches in rings throughout the world.

Kid's Classes
Instructor: Albert and Tony
Attire: judo gi
This program is meant to each basic
self defense, teamwork, discipline, and
physical fitness through Jiu-Jitsu
fundamentals such as take-downs,
take-down defenses and submission holds.

MMA
Instructor: Travis & other instructors
Attire: Boxing attire/ comfortable clothing

MMA is a sport that combines a mixture of fighting styles and techniques. Fighters use both striking techniques from boxing,
bjj techniques, wrestling, and other fight styles to overcome their opponent. This sport has dramatically increased in popularity.

Muay Thai
Attire: Boxing attire/ comfortable clothing

Muay Thai is a form of mixed martial arts. It is referred to as "The Science of Eight Limbs" because of its extensive use of the hands, shins, elbows, and knees. A master in Muay Thai has the ability to execute strikes using eight "points of contact," as opposed to "two points" (fists) in Western boxing and "four points" (fists, feet) used in the primarily sport-oriented forms of martial arts. Muay Thai has become the de facto martial art of choice for competitive stand-up fighter. Almost all techniques in Muay Thai involve movement of the entire body, rotating the hip with each kick, punch, and block. The rotation of the hips in Muay Thai techniques focus on "core muscles" (such as abdominal muscles and surrounding muscles) which is primarily what sets Muay Thai apart from other styles of martial arts.

Boxing
Instructor: James Williams
Boxing is a combat sport in which two participants exchange punches, jabs, straight/cross hooks, and upper cuts while standing. Boxing is a good means of self-defense along with great cardio.

Attire: Comfortable shorts/shirt, wraps, gloves