Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Coach: Joel Burris

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is all about the ground work. This style was made popular in the States with the Ultimate Fighting Challenge and Royce Gracie. From that time, the sport has exploded and developed a great deal. An athlete can't be a well rounded fighter without being able to handle themselves on the ground. Today's fight game requires a person to develop a strong understanding of ground defense and position.

Our Jiu-Jitsu workouts take you through warm-ups and conditioning for the first half hour, technique and curriculum of the day for the second half hour and the last half hour is reserved for supervised and controlled “free sparring” at the instructors discretion. The boxing, kick boxing and wrestling takedowns you learn will help you to “close the gap” on your opponent, but this class starts from the down position and is all about how to apply the “Finishing Touch.”

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Joel Burris

Your instructor Joel Burris studied under Marcelo Pereira, who studied under Nelson Monteiro, the personal coach of the Prince of the United Arab Emirates and head of the Abu Dahbi Combat Club, one of the most prestigious clubs events on the planet. This class is taught with and without Gi and all levels are integrated.

Private Lessons are available on request. Drop a note through our contact page and as to be connected with Joel to discuss training and schedule.