Benicia Boxing & Martial Arts now offers classes for all levels of experience to train in Jiu-Jitsu.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a self-defense martial art based on grappling, ground fighting and submissions. It focuses on the skill of taking an opponent to the ground, controlling one’s opponent, gaining a dominant position and using a number of techniques to force them into submission via joint locks or chokeholds.

BJJ revolves around the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger, heavier opponent by using leverage and weight distribution, taking the fight to the ground and using a number of holds and submissions to defeat them. BJJ training can be used for sport grappling and in self-defense situations.  Sparring, commonly referred to as “rolling” within the BJJ community, and situational drilling plays a major role in training and the practitioner’s development. BJJ can also be used as a method of promoting physical fitness and building character, and as a way of life.

Benicia Boxing Martial Arts offers Brazilian JiuJitsu with a separate membership fee through Rooted JiuJitsu for ages 16 years and older. Rooted BJJ is a Sabre JiuJitsu affiliate.  Membership with Rooted Jiujtisu  allows access to all Sabre affiliated gyms in the Bay Area.

 

Please visit https://www.rootedjiujitsu.com for more information and updated class times. Contact us via email at rootedjiujitsu@icloud.com or at 707-319-3868 for pricing information.

Method

Jiu jitsu is mainly a grappling art with limited striking aspects. Fitness, diet, and sound simple principles of maximum efficiency with minimum effort build a solid base for the jiu jitsu practitioner to find confidence in. The “gentle art” of jiu jitsu can trace its roots back from 2000 year old stone carvings from India. The art migrated through china and was embraced by the samurai of Japan. The art was brought to Brazil in 1914 where it would undergo a transformation into what we practice today. In the 1990’s jiu jitsu was introduced to America by the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. Jiu jitsu proved to be crucial as the essential component in sport fighting. Today, jui jitsu has been embraced by many North American athletes. The new generation of jiu jitsu practitioners are paving the way for the next wave of evolution in the art.

Classes

Classes are taught in group setting. It is a co-ed program for anyone 16 and over. Classes offer a mixture of techniques that are beneficial to those looking to improve their physical fitness or learn self defense.

Many students choose private lessons over group classes for a variety of reasons. Some students desire more one-on-one instruction, while others need flexibility because their schedules don’t permit them the opportunity to attend group classes. Whatever the reason, private lessons provide a great opportunity to receive individualized attention, which helps to accelerate the learning process. Private classes are scheduled upon request.