Brazilian jiu-jitsu Fundamentals

Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. Brazilian jiu-jitsu was formed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting (Ne-Waza) fundamentals that were taught to Carlos Gracie by master Mitsuyo Maeda. Brazilian jiu-jitsu eventually came to be its own art through the experimentations, practices, and adaptation from the Judo knowledge of Carlos and Helio Gracie, who then passed their knowledge onto their family. BJJ promotes the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant by using leverage and proper technique, taking the fight to the ground – most notably by applying joint-locks and chokeholds to defeat the other person.

What to Expect During Class

In class, you will practice the basic fundamentals of BJJ to help you to develop a game, allowing you to join the other groups.

We also recognize that many students come to us with different physical capabilities. Our instructors are great at helping students work within their own limitations and then gradually expanding beyond them. At Combat, we view martial arts as a lifetime pursuit

Combat Athletics Academy
Our academy in located under the arches on Fore Street above Beddoes Fruit & Vegetable shop, go through the blue gates and up the stairs where you will find our fully matted and equipped facilities.

To find out more information on this class and many other and to book classes please visit the Combat Athletics Academy website. Mark Tucker offers a range of classes over the week please check out his website if you are new to or if you are an experienced Martial Arts practitioner.