adult brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU FOR SELF-DEFENSE
If you’re looking for an adult BJJ program in Altamonte Springs, look no further. At United Legion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, our mission teach Jiu-Jitsu (ground fighting) as a means for self-defense, and typically there are four types of adversaries to consider:
- Smaller and less skilled
- Larger and less skilled
- Smaller and more skilled
- Larger and more skilled
The danger in real altercations is to end up pinned beneath a larger person without the skills to escape. During the first two years—roughly the time needed to obtain a blue belt—the goal is to develop the ability to defeat a larger untrained person. The purpose of training, therefore, is to learn techniques that equip us with the skill to fight from the top or bottom positions. Once this milestone is achieved, we can defend ourselves against the majority of would-be attackers.
Escalating Force
Additionally, the objective in self-defense is not to hurt someone, but to stop a threat. If we must defend ourselves, BJJ is an excellent option because it gives us the ability to escalate the use of force. For instance, in striking arts the objective during a physical altercation is a knockout. A knockout, however, may lead to legal issues.
In contrast, with Jiu-Jitsu we use our skills to defend ourselves while causing minimal injury to an opponent. Most of the time this is enough to deter them from further aggression. Should the attacker continue, we can use submissions—chokes and joint locks—to escalate force. Sometimes it’s not necessary to hurt someone, even in self-defense.
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU FOR FITNESS
A second benefit of BJJ training is physical fitness. Often visitors take advantage of the free-week trial, but can’t complete the warm up. In this case we encourage micro-goals. If a person can’t finish the warm up on the first day, an excellent aim for the following class would be to go five minutes longer. The next objective might be to complete the warm up. As their stamina improves they develop the capacity to go further.
The following step may be to complete an entire class. Once they’ve created micro-goals, what was previously too difficult becomes achievable. After enrolling, new members begin to see a gradual, but measurable improvement. They improve until finally, one who couldn’t complete a ten-minute warm up is finishing full classes. They may see such stark improvements that within a few months, they’re able to do two classes on the same night. All of this, however, comes with time.
To paraphrase inspirational speaker Les Brown, you don’t have to be in shape to get started, but you do have to get started to be in shape.
YOUR FIRST SIX MONTHS IN JIUJITSU
At the start of your BJJ journey, it’s important to note that the first six months will be the most challenging. For one thing, learning a new skill—going from knowing nothing to mastering the basics—takes time. Another detail to consider is that every black belt started as a white belt.
Tips for early success in BJJ
If you want to maximize your training, use the following three ideas. First, create a strong why. Strong motives produce motivation. Why do you want to start practicing BJJ? Do you want to improve your physical fitness? Do you want to learn self-defense? Are you looking for a new hobby? When the why is clear, the how is easy. Next, set a goal. Some worthy aims to pursue may include:
- Attend three classes per week
- Participate in at least fifteen rounds of grappling per week
- Attend Grappling Night
Whatever your objective, if it’s clear you can measure progress. Finally, develop patience. Give yourself time to learn. Remember, with each class and grappling session you’ll absorb at least one new idea. Have fun, trust the process, and your self-confidence will improve.
ADULT BJJ FOR ALL LEVELS
The three basic skills in this martial art are takedowns, positioning, and submissions. During instruction students learn how to use these skills to win a fight. After instruction, though, members participate in live grappling (sparring). This is when they test their technique against resistant training partners. To determine which class is best suited for your needs, please review our class structure.
Beginners BJJ
- Bow in—class begins
- Warm-up—15 minutes
- Instruction—30 minutes
- Specific training (starting in specific positions)—15 minutes
- Bow out—class ends
All Levels BJJ (advanced)
- Bow in—class begins
- Warm-up—15 minutes
- Instruction/drilling—30 minutes
- Open grappling—30-40 minutes
- Bow out—class ends
JIU-JITSU SCHEDULE
To make training accessible, we offer sixteen adult Jiu-Jitsu classes per week, Monday through Friday at 12 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7:45 p.m.
On Saturdays we offer open mat from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. During that time you can train as much or as little as you like because—like Grappling Night—there is no “teaching.” Open mat is the perfect time to drill or grapple your own pace. Feel welcome to grapple, practice takedowns, practice leg locks, stretch, workout, or observe.
SUMMARY— WHY BJJ?
There are multiple reasons that make BJJ an excellent choice:
- Self-defense. BJJ is one of the few arts that gives a smaller person a fighting chance against a larger opponent. It also gives you the ability to escalate force as needed, thus avoiding legal issues.
- Get in shape. BJJ is an excellent way to improve your physical fitness.
- Self-belief. Finally, BJJ will help improve your self-confidence.
To learn more about our adult BJJ program, please click the button below, complete the form, and we’ll contact you within one business day.
P.S.
We also offer classes for kids and family packages. Please see below for more information:
- Click here for kids BJJ
- Click here for family plans
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