Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial arts, combat sport and a self-defence system developed by Carlos and Helio Gracie in Brazil, which focuses on grappling and ground fighting. People practise BJJ for different reasons: sport grappling tournaments (Gi & No Gi), Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), self-defence knowledge, fitness or weight loss.
BJJ class at the Dungeon
The BJJ classes are a mixed ability class where white belts beginners get a chance to train with the more experienced BJJ practitioners: blue, purple, brown and black belts. Everybody trains together the classes cover a range of techniques from the basic fundamentals to more advanced positions.
In a 90-minute class:
1. Warm up – Prepare body for drills: hip movement, attacks, sweeps.
2. Drilling – Practise with partner on various techniques such as sweeps, guard passes, submissions and joint-locks.
3. Sparring – The objective to force their opponent to give up (by tapping or submission). In specific sparring, instruction would be given.
What to bring:
Kimono/Gi and White belt
No Gi
No-Gi is a common term, used by BJJ practitioners to describe training without a kimono or “Gi”.
I teach No-Gi in the same manner as the Gi class using the principles of BJJ but obviously without the grips of the Gi. When training No-Gi you lose all of their chokes involving the use of the Kimono and a lot of the sweeps and variations in guard play.
I think training No-Gi can actually be a benefit to your Gi training if taught the correct way and using the correct principles of BJJ. Also that you are taught by a qualified BJJ Instructor/Coach and are still regularly training in the Gi.
If you want to compete in MMA, it is beneficial to remove the Gi and train No-Gi, so you become accustomed to the manner/arena and set of rules in which you will be competing.
It is taught in the same manner as the Gi class: 90 minute class. It is a mixed ability class as there is no beginner/advanced classes and there is no belt structure.
The No-Gi class are a great supplement to you Gi classes and are a definite if you are preparing to compete in a mixed martial Arts competition; they are also a good benefit and a good supplementary session if you are regularly training Gi Bjj. “although beginners are more than welcome to train in the No-Gi sessions also
What to bring:
Shorts and T-shirt/Rash Guard
Class Timetable
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat |
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu -ADULT 12:00 - 1:30pm | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (No Gi & Gi) -ADULT 12:00 - 1:30pm | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu -ADULT 12:00 - 1:30pm 10:30 - 11:30pm | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - ADULT 8:00 - 9:30pm | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu -ADULT 10:00 - 11:30am | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu -ADULT 12:00 - 2:00pm |
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - ADULT 7:30 - 9:00pm | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - ADULT 7:30 - 9:00pm | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu -ADULT 5:00 - 6:30pm |