Brooklyn's Top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy (The term "Gracie Jiujitsu" is sometimes used interchangeably with "Brazilian Jiujitsu.").
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a cutting edge fighting art developed from traditional Jiu-Jitsu by the Gracie family of Brazil. Even though Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu contains standup techniques for winning a fight, it is famous for its devastating ground fighting techniques. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was specifically developed to allow a smaller person to defeat a larger person by sophisticated applications of lev
erage and technique. Gaining superior position on your opponent and applying a myriad of chokes, holds, locks and joint manipulations is the foundation for this martial art. BJJ can be trained for self defense, sport grappling tournaments (gi and no-gi) and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition. Sparring (commonly referred to as 'rolling') and live drilling play a major role in training, and a premium is placed on performance. Learn how to execute these techniques and use your entire body to defend yourself, all while benefiting from a great workout! Come on in and ask us how YOU can get 30 days free! Head Instructor: Peter Lawson (Black Belt)