JIU-JITSU

Jiu-Jitsu, considered the “gentle art”. Is everything but that, it is the art of joint manipulation and bone breaking! This program is taught in a safe progression, teaching sound principles and techniques that are constantly tested and honed. This art consists of standup striking utilizing Muay Thai kickboxing principles along with throws and grappling.

Six Areas of Endeavor

Ukemi ~ Falling Ways

Rolling and Falling

Nage ~ Throwing

Tachi (Standing)

Sutemi (Sacrifice)

Waza ~ Technique

Te (Hand)

Koshi (Hip)

Ashi (Leg)

Atemi ~ Vital Striking

Te (Hand)

Ude (Arm)

Empi (Elbow)

Atama (Head)

Hiza (Knee)

Sune (Shin)

Ashi (Foot/Leg)

Katamewaza ~ Groundwork

Kensetsuwaza (Joint Bending and Twisting)

Osaekomewaza (Holding and Pinning)

Shimewaza (Choking)

Kimenokata ~ Forms of Self-Defense

Stop (Block, Avoid, Redirect, Grab)

Strike (Muscular, Skeletal, Respiratory, Circulatory)

Takedown (Reap, Sweep, Throw, Off-Balance)

Control (Choke, Joint Lock, Pin, Knockout)