Get in Shape and Harness Your Body’s Capabilities with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art and fighting technique that is designed to help people of any size defend themselves. It’s also a terrific way to tone and firm your body and reap the health benefits of martial arts.
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can help you reach your goals!
Grappling, or hand-to-hand combat, noticeably tones muscle and builds strength.
Bring your opponent to the ground, by disarming them without striking, neutralizing the situation until help arrives.
By setting healthy and realistic goals, you soon realize that anything is possible when you set your mind to it.
BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU – GET YOUR MIND AND BODY IN SHAPE
Studying martial arts provides you with a physical challenge combined with a mental one – and teaches you to defend yourself, too.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a unique form of martial arts that teaches students to leverage their body weight to use in the ring or against an attacker. A descendant of Judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is both a sport and a martial art – and it’s fun to learn.
RESULTS AND GROWTH WITH EVERY CLASS!
Studying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can help you get in the best shape of your life. It’s a great way to lose weight, tone your muscles, and learn the key things you need to know to be able to defend yourself – even against an opponent who’s larger than you are.
BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU BUILDS MUSCLE AND MAXIMIZES PHYSICAL FITNESS
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu provides an intense, full-body workout that’s the perfect way to lose weight, increase your muscle mass, and get into great shape.
By combining cardiovascular training with toning and training, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu students push their bodies hard and learn what they are capable of.
It’s a great way to burn calories in a fun and supportive setting that encourages all students to do their best.
BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU TEACHES PRACTICAL SELF-DEFENSE TECHNIQUES
The thought of having to defend yourself against a bigger, stronger assailant might be scary, but Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is designed to help you overcome your fears.
By teaching students to take the fight to the ground where they can use chokeholds and other effective techniques to defend themselves, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu helps leverage even a small body into a huge problem for an attacker.
Best of all, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu builds strength and agility, both of which help in self-defence situations
BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU STUDENTS WALK WITH CONFIDENCE AND PRIDE
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of knowing that your body is strong, agile, and able to do whatever you want it to do.
Studying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gives students the knowledge that they can leverage their body’s strength to accomplish things they never thought possible.
Over time, it increases self-confidence and pride – and that carries over to work, home, and every area of your personal life.
BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU COMPETITIONS PROVIDE A UNIQUE CHALLENGE
Students who have a natural competitive drive love Brazilian Jiu Jitsu because it’s a sport as well as a self-defence method.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu requires students to spar and fight in class. They can also choose to compete to prove their ability or to advance to new levels of achievement.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitions help students set goals and work toward them – and to relish the experience of victory.
Paul Kelly
This is a great place to train. Professor Marco really goes into the details of what he is teaching to make sure everyone understands. The place itself is nicely laid out and the mats are pristine. The folks who train there are Super friendly.
Nicholas Andres Bixcul
Whether you are experienced in Brazilian jiu-jitsu or just starting off and it is your first day Yorkdale Martial Arts is the place to go we have some incredible instructors who are patient and willing to go over details for your progression. It is also the HQ for Body of Four a very large and successful team !
Ashten Anne
Amazing school, great people and incredibly welcoming for everyone. The support and team cohesiveness is outstanding and make every training session fun and motivating! 🙂
Chris Bell
Amazing place to train. So friendly. Great instruction.
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FAQs
Jiu Jitsu takes years of training, dedication, discipline and hard work. While earning a black belt is the ultimate goal for most who start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, it may take up to 10 years to receive one. Once you start training, you realize that this is a worthwhile journey. We take you step by step through the process by creating smaller obtainable goals and ways to achieve them.
Let everyone know it is your first time doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, our classes are very supportive and welcoming to beginners. Make sure to keep moving around and be aware of your surroundings. Ask questions! We are here to help you learn and achieve your goals. Come with an open mind for this new experience.
Don’t talk to the referee; don’t slam your opponent down; use the action/reaction principle; use your strongest muscles against their weakest ones especially when up against a bigger and/or stronger opponent; when you receive the tap you must stop at once; practice mutual respect; enjoy the process and have fun.
For best results and to have an ideal workout, three to five times a week is good for most people. Once you have completed a few classes and have made some goals, discuss this with your instructor. They can give better guidelines and help you determine a practice schedule.
There are five belt levels – going from lowest to highest: white, blue, purple, brown, and black.
No! It may help you, but being fit is not a must for starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. People of all ages, sizes and abilities can begin training. If you would like some additional information, please contact us. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
No, we have bare feet on the mats and during training. Though shoes are recommended while off the mats.
MORE BENEFITS
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training relieves stress and anxiety and increases mental well-being.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu helps build strength, flexibility, and endurance.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu improves cardiovascular fitness and overall health.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu strengthens the mind-body connection, improves concentration, and encourages discipline and goal-setting.