Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or BJJ,  is a grappling martial art that predominantly takes place on the ground. There’s no striking in BJJ like, Kung-Fu, Karate or Tae Kwon Do. Your child will learn to protect themselves using grappling/wrestling techniques, escaping dangerous positions, establish dominant positions or submit an opponent.

BJJ is all about using techniques and leverage over strength and power, which is why much of it focuses on ground-based combat. It’s much easier to exert strength on someone if you’re standing up.

“Always assume that your opponent is going to be bigger, stronger and faster than you; so that you learn to rely on technique, timing and leverage rather than brute strength.”