Brazilian Jiujitsu/Vale Tudo/Shooto Grappling Classes

Meets: Thurs. 8:00 - 9:30 PM, Sat. 10 - 11:30 AM

Instructors: Jason Lippert, Anthony Sell

Overview

Groundfighting is one area often overlooked in modern Martial Arts training. We are sure to offer a variety of training methods and technical perspectives on the grappling arts, including Shoot Wrestling and Brazilian JiuJitsu.

For practical Self-Defense, we discuss the potential strengths and weaknesses of the various grounded positions, taking into consideration environment and multiple opponents. This is where Vale Tudo comes into play. At advanced levels, Stick Grappling becomes another variable.

Initially students will learn about the different grounded positions, efficient movement, defensive skills and awareness. As students become more familiar with a grounded position, techniques such as submissions and chokes are introduced. These are often trained in a sequence of techniques called "Flows."

As students gradually build their arsenal they are offered opportunities to spar, with less and less limiting parameters, until they are capable of competent groundfighting.

Our Saturday classes are most often joined by several advanced students from the Matamoros Gym. This is an excellent opportunity for students to train with more experienced partners and learn from their insights.