Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that focuses on grappling and ground fighting.
It was derived from the Japanese martial art of Kodokan Judo in the early 20th century,
which was itself then a recently developed system (founded in 1882), based on multiple
schools of Japanese Jiu-Jitsu.
All ancient cultures had some form of grappling and
unarmed fighting techniques. The Greek culture gave its fighters the greatest financial
and social rewards. The ancient Greeks conquered quite a bit of territory during
the time of Alexander the Great, including the area that Jiu-Jitsu's techniques
were said to have come from. Wrestling did exist in China and Mongolia before Jiu-Jitsu
did in Japan, and it is interesting to note that this is where Native American wrestling
most likely came from by way of migration over the Alaskan Ice Bridge. The pinning
and throwing techniques of Jiu-Jitsu are very similar to, and in some cases, the
same as those of Greco Roman Wrestling.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or BJJ is a sport that developed from Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and
has became popular in the U.S. It combines ground fighting and grappling moves such
as chokeholds and joint locks to overpower an opponent. Tiger-Rock Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
can be used for self-defense, for fitness, and as a sport. It highlights the concept
that a student who is both smaller and weaker can effectively defend themselves
against an opponent who is bigger and stronger.
The Tiger-Rock BJJ Program is an exciting system for both juniors and adults. Training
emphasizes effective teaching methods that promote safe, fun, and defensive techniques
and positioning.
The Tiger-Rock Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program is open to all active ITA International
TaeKwonDo Alliance members (no age limit), although it is recommended that each
student be a Yellow Belt or above.
*Tiger-Rock Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes available only at participating academies
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