Gracie (Brazilian) Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a highly effective self-defense system of ground fighting. It is designed to allow a smaller, weaker person to defend his or her self in a real world situation that goes to the ground. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu does this by the detailed study of correct body mechanics, timing and placement. This is good for you the student because the methods are not based one strength or speed so the skills will not fade as will strength and speed. This is also in line with the self-defense mindset of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu meaning you training should prepare you for a street encounter where you don’t get to choose what weight class you will be fighting in. Clean,safe and family friendly environment for BJJ in Cleveland TN.
Youth Program
We currently take children aged 11-14. The Youth Program is based on a combination of all of our adult programs including Gracie Jiu-Jitsu,Kickboxing and MMA Conditioning. We cover the same principles and techniques covered in the adult programs only at a pace designed for kids. Our goal is to prepare them to enter the adult program if they wish in the future.
The focus on real-world self defense is what separates Gracie Jiu-Jitsu from other Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu systems that are more sport based. If personal protection and physical fitness is your goal, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has an effective answer that will work for you.
The Academy is an organized safe, professional atmosphere for you and your family to train. Due to this you will see in our classrooms professional adults and youth striving for personal development and growth, as they get in the best shape of their lives.
If you are considering getting into martial arts for fitness or personal defense / self defense, give the academy a call and we will arrange a free class or an introductory lesson for you at the school with one of our instructors.
The Academy - 423-284-3707 - TheAcademyInfo@att.net
