WHAT IS BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU? & OTHER FAQ'S
What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
How does Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu work?
How does Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu compare to other martial arts such as Karate, Kungfu, or Tae-Kwondo?
Who can learn and train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
How do I get started?
Where is RJJA/A2 located?
What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that focuses on
ground grappling. BJJ answers the questions of how to deal with someone who is
punching and/or kicking you, what to do to take someone down, how to react if
someone takes you down, and what to do once you are on the ground. Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu effectively addresses how to handle what happens in over 95% of all
real hand to hand combat situations, according the
How does
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu work?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is best described as a game of chess using one’s body. The object of BJJ is to use technique involving the use of leverage and positioning of one’s body to effectively control your opponent so that they cannot attack you, but you can attack them. The goal of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is to force your opponent to give up due to the application of a finishing hold also known as a submission. Submissions, as they are commonly referred to in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, are joint-locks (holds that threaten to hyper extend a joint), or chokes. When we spar and a submission hold is applied, the person caught in the submission signals that they give up by tapping their opponent’s body. It is through this system that we can train at full strength and speed without serious injury. It is also this ability to practice while going “all out” and “full contact” with a fully resisting opponent, that makes the training of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu so realistic, effective, and rewarding.
How does
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu compare to other martial arts such as Karate, Kungfu, or
Tae-Kwondo?
Brazilian
Jiu-jitsu is different from these arts, in that we emphasize groundwork, and
they emphasize striking. In style versus style match ups, known as challenge
matches, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners have been able to defeat pure
strikers. This is proven in early UFC events (UFC’s 1-4), and in the
documentary series, “Gracies In Action.” At Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu, our members
run the gamut from those who have no prior martial arts experience to those who
are Black Belts in other arts. Everyone is welcome at RJJA-Ann Arbor. All we
require is that our students share a great desire to learn Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu.
Who can learn and train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Anyone can do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is designed for the smaller, weaker person to defend themselves from a larger, stronger opponent. These self defense fundamentals are a MUST for men, women and kids! From the person that walks through the door for the very first time, to college students, lifelong learners, military & emergency personnel, and even the most experienced of BJJ enthusiasts, RJJA/A2 has a program for you!
How do I get started?
our helpful staff will walk you through the appointment process and get you all set up.
Step 1 (You can skip this step if you'd prefer)
Take our 30 DAY FREE trial offer!
Our trial includes:
FREE introductory private lesson & a FREE gift just for trying us out!
*Please note, you do not have to buy ANYTHING to take the free 30 days and there are ZERO obligations
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Our starter package includes: 30 DAYS of FREE BJJ, a FREE introductory private lesson,
a FREE BJJ (Gi) Uniform, a FREE Instructional DVD & a FREE GIFT!
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Where is RJJA/A2 located?
The Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu Association of Ann Arbor is the ONLY Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located in Ann Arbor!
We are located at the intersection of Elsworth Rd. and Varsity Dr., with easy access to I-94, US-23 & Downtown Ann Arbor via State St. No car? No Problem! The AATA bus has full-time service with stops right in front of our academy!
