What is Jiu-Jitsu ?
Jiu-jitsu is a ground-based martial art that uses leverage and technique to control an opponent. This was designed by the Gracie family so that a smaller person could be able to effectively defend themselves. Jiu-jitsu is useful in a fight or self-defense situation and it also contains a rich competitive community.
Why do people train Jiu-jitsu ?
Along with being an incredibly effective martial art and form of self-defense. Jiu-jitsu also provides people with a number of different benefits. Everything from improved health, fitness, and stress relief, to meeting new people and becoming part of a team. Oftentimes people start Jiu-jitsu because they are interested in learning the martial art and later find that it has an incredibly positive effect on their whole life.
These intangibles, along with the ability to defend yourself, get incredibly fit and feel great physically, are all great reasons to come in and see how Jiu-Jitsu can work for you.
Do I need to be in shape before I start Jiu-jitsu ?
Whether you’re experienced and in great shape, or brand new and out of shape, you will be welcome here. We are on this journey together.
Why do people train at Devine Jiu-Jitsu?
Many of our students have tried other gyms but still, choose to call our gym home. When we ask them why they chose Devine Jiu-Jitsu, they tell us how friendly and laid back everyone is, plus the high-quality training.
At Devine Jiu-Jitsu we do our best to make people feel at home and welcome from day one. We also try to provide the best and most complete training experience possible. Whether someone is wanting to be in shape, learn self-defense, meet new friends, have competition goals, or whatever else it may be. It’s our mission to help people achieve those goals.
You’ll also notice that our head instructors are on the mats daily which makes for a strong community atmosphere, rather than just a training experience in itself. This also ensures you receive the best training possible.
After training at Devine Jiu-Jitsu it feels more like a community and team, rather than just training a martial art.