Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the fastest-growing martial arts on the planet, and for good reason. It is one of the safest and most proven to be effective martial arts.
It was originally developed to allow a smaller weaker person to defeat a much larger, and stronger opponent. In the 1990s the Gracie family proved to the general public that Gracie Jiu-Jitsu could be used against all the world’s best fighters. The Ultimate Fighting Championship promotion, also known as the UFC matched a Gracie up against a tournament of combat athletes.
The smaller, more frail-looking Gracie defeated all of his much larger, and more athletic opponents and since then Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been growing in popularity and is an absolute necessity for combat athletes today that are involved in mixed martial arts. But athletes aren’t the only ones attracted to Jiu-Jitsu.
Jiu-Jitsu for everyone
The nature of how we train Jiu-Jitsu is part of the reason for its amazing success and also why it is a great sport for the everyday person. The Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu system is designed for all levels and all ages.
If you are interested in Jiu-Jitsu we will have a program for you. There are two adult programs available for you. Our fundamentals program is for those that are new to Jiu-Jitsu. We will help you develop your mobility, and coordination and share our foundation of Jiu-Jitsu technique with you. If you have grappling experience you may prefer our advanced class which covers both Gi and No-Gi technique. If you are unsure what program is right for you, please ask an instructor. For your children, we have a fun and engaging Kids + Teens program. Maybe you'll be become one of the many Jiu-Jitsu families that train together. Either way, we are happy to be here serving Jiu-Jitsu to you and our community here in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Jiu-Jitsu will improve your life.
Benefits of Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will provide you with many benefits. Some of these benefits I’m sure you would expect or at least hope for from a martial art, but some of the benefits of Jiu-Jitsu may surprise you. You may even experience benefits beyond the ones we mention. One thing is for sure you may see the day’s stresses on your or your training partners' face when you enter a Jiu-Jitsu room, but you will always have a smile when you leave.
Personal Defense
Stronger Body
Healthier Mind
Community
The Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu system gives you the tools necessary to face life. Be it physical or mental. These skills will help you if you ever need them in combat, and will help you when you are just trying to solve life's problems.
Your body will become stronger and more capable of taking on life’s daily tasks. Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling art which means you’ll be learning to move, control, and even submit another human being. You will become stronger in the process.
Jiu-Jitsu is a problem-solving activity that requires focus, and mental toughness. You will find that Jiu-Jitsu helps to calm your mind and helps you to deal with life’s problems. Don’t believe us? Come try it out for yourself.
The Jiu-Jitsu community is one of the most amazing groups of humans you will ever meet. Jiu-Jitsu attracts positive, professional, hard-working people like yourself. Wherever you go in the world, you will find a Jiu-Jitsu family.
“Your opponent is your teacher, your ego is your enemy” - Renzo Gracie
Programs
Kids Jiu-Jitsu
Ages 5 -12
Through active play, we teach body awareness, confidence, and problem-solving skills with Jiu-Jitsu as our guide. Your child(ren) will learn that focus, hard work, and consistency develops results.
Classes are 50 minutes and structured around a fun warm-up, a lesson on technique, games for mobility and problem solving, and partner practice.
Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals
Your foundation
The beginning of your Jiu-Jitsu journey. You will develop mobility, coordination, and body awareness. You will learn basic BJJ concepts and techniques to succeed. Drilling and live training are emphasized with a focus on positional control and technique.
Classes are 90 minutes and structured around a warm-up, lessons in technique, and partner practice.
No-Gi Grappling
Path to black belt...
Classes are focused on sport and competitive grappling. You will learn both gi and no-gi techniques. You will begin adding advanced techniques to your fundamental foundation. We practice live feet to floor training with an emphasis on takedowns and competition structure.
Classes are 90 minutes and structured around a warm-up, lessons in technique, partner practice, and live training.