Adult Jiu Jitsu
Open to everyone ages 14 and up.
Classes are designed for increased cardio strength, endurance, flexibility, coordination, and discipline, all while teaching how to defend oneself in any situation.
Jiu Jitsu loosely translated means "science of softness" or "gentle art" and is applied to many schools of unarmed and hand-to-hand combat.
The soft grappling style was intended to help unarmed soldiers to fight against armed enemies in any way possible, using the least
amount of force necessary. Jiu Jitsu was the primary unarmed combat method of the Samurai. Modern day Aikido, Judo, Brazilian Ju Jitsu and MMA
are all descendents of Jiu Jitsu.
Jiu Jitsu emphasizes turning an attacker's own force against him or herself, putting them off balance. Jiu Jitsu also emphasizes certain grappling moves and strikes to vital areas. A Jiu Jitsu student is expected to learn how to gauge the force of an opponent's attack and use it against him, evade attacks, use leverage against an opponent and how to attack nerves and pressure points. Size, strength and flexibility are not important factors in achieving proficiency in this art since Jiu Jitsu does not rely on brute force in order to achieve effective self defense.
The main goal in Jiu Jitsu practice is to cultivate a person's mind and body: not to use it as a means to vent one's anger,
frustration or emotional problems. The use of force is condoned only in self-defense or in the defense of those who are defenseless.