Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training
At Bushido Jiu-jitsu Academy, we are fortunate enough to have two BJJ black belts to guide us through our Brazilian Jiu-jitsu training. We are part of the Kenny Florian BJJ Association. Kenny is a BJJ Black belt (Gracie Barra) and an accomplished UFC fighter. Kenny was a finalist in the first season of the Ultimate Fighter. He is one of the top lightweight Mixed Martial Arts fighters in the world. Kenny comes to our school several times per year to teach seminars in BJJ/MMA. Our students also travel to Boston to train with Kenny frequently. He is a gifted teacher and a great person. For more information about Kenny visit his website at
www.kennyflorian.com
Kenny Florian (left) with BJA Instructor Rob Magao
What is Brazilian Jiu-jitsu?
BJA Instructor Rob Magao (left) and NAGA President Kip Kollar looking for a submission
Brazilian Jujitsu is primarily a ground fighting/grappling art. It was developed by the famous Gracie family of Brazil by adapting techniques they had learned from a Japanese Jujitsu instructor Mitsuyo Maeda (Count Koma). The Gracies became famous by testing their art against martial artists around the world in actual fights, long before mixed martial arts events such as UFC and Pride became popular.
BJJ allows a physically weaker opponent the opportunity to defeat a larger opponent utilizing superior technique and skill. BJJ students are taught a wide variety of chokes, joint locks, escapes and reversals. These techniques are practiced at close to full speed during “live” grappling matches with a resisting partner. This allows BJJ students to become familiar with applying the techniques against an opponent who is resisting and trying to overpower them. This mimics what will occur in a real fight and better prepares students for the “feel” of real combat.
Because BJJ can be practiced at close to 100% during every training session, students increase their grappling ability quickly and are able to put to use what they have learned in a relatively short amount of time.
The rank structure for Brazilian Jujitsu is outlined below. All students begin at white belt and advance through the ranks of blue, purple, brown and black.
BJJ Ranking System
Blue Belt
Purple Belt
Brown Belt
Black Belt
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