Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art, combat sport, and a self-defence system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. Brazilian jiu-jitsu was formed from Kodokan judo ground fighting (newaza) fundamentals that were taught by a number of individuals including Takeo Yano, Mitsuyo Maeda and Soshihiro Satake.

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu eventually came to be its own art through the experiments, practices, and adaptation of judo through Carlos and Helio Gracie (who passed their knowledge on to their extended family) as well as other instructors who were students of Maeda.

BJJ promotes the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger, heavier assailant by using proper technique, leverage, and most notably, taking the fight to the ground, and then applying joint-locks and chokeholds to defeat the opponent. BJJ training can be used for sport grappling tournaments (gi and no-gi) and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition or self-defence.

There are many benefits to doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu due to the physical and rigorous nature of the Art. Besides the obvious benefit of learning to defend oneself, there are the physical benefits of getting in shape and improving your overall health, increased strength and stamina as well as the mental benefits of building self-confidence, mental toughness, humbleness and patience.

Visit www.vanguardbjj.com.au for more information.

Offer Details:

Emergency Memberlink members receive 40% off class fees. Fortnightly direct debit.

Please present your Memberlink card to qualify for this offer.

Not available with any other offer. Not available for one off classes.

Phone: 0401 418 430

Address: 1/25 Wangaratta Street, Richmond Victoria 3121