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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. Statistics
say 90 to 95% of all violent attacks and street fights end up on the ground, where Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is most effective.
Founded by Grandmaster Helio Gracie, who at 135 pounds altered the techniques of traditional Jiu-Jitsu to depend more on leverage and mechanical advantage over strength and speed so a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger assailant by using leverage and proper technique. Jiu-Jitsu will teach you to use take downs, hold downs, joint locks and chokes, to control and submit your opponent.
BJJ also includes training in standing self defense against punching, kicking, grabs and holds as well as various weapons like the gun and knife. In addition to self-defense, it is an incredible physical workout that will increase your strength and flexibility as it gets you in great shape.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was introduced to the USA in the 1970's, but was not made popular until 1993, when Royce Gracie defeated opponents from other martial arts in a contest called the Ultimate Fighting Championship. This type of fighting was known in Brazil as Vale Tudo and would later become known as "No Holds Barred" in the USA. The effectiveness of the art form over so many others made Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu known to the martial arts community and the world. Unlike many other martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gained its reputation and popularity through effective fighting.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu at AMAC is easy to learn and safe. We go out of our way to maintain a mature, safe training environment to avoid any injury. The classes are taught in an organized, professional manner by trained instructors. Our curriculum is designed to educate you in Jiu-Jitsu, not just allow you access to the classes and have you figure it out on your own.
Jiu-Jitsu is also a fantastic method to improve your physical fitness as you learn an effective and proven self defense. The average student looses 10-15 pounds of body fat in the first 3 months of training. It improves your overall strength, endurance and flexibility.
The Atlanta Martial Arts Center is a proud affiliate of the Pedro Sauer Jiu-Jitsu Association. founded by Professor Pedro Sauer, 8th degree red and black belt under Grandmaster Helio Gracie and Rickson Gracie. He was the first black belt awarded from Grandmaster Helio who was not named Gracie. In the year of 2000, Pedro received the Abu Dahbi Combat Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor of the year. Professor Sauer is regarded by many to be one of the most technical Jiu-Jitsu instructors anywhere. The Atlanta Martial Arts Center's founder Sifu Alan Baker is a Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Professor Pedro Sauer.
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