Atlas Grappling

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), also known as “The Gentle Art”, is a martial art and sport that was developed around the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger, heavier opponent with techniques that utilize leverage, positioning, and timing. There is no striking (kicking or punching) in Jiu Jitsu. For self-defense, Jiu-Jitsu teaches how to take a fight to the ground and use holds and submissions to control, neutralize, and defeat an opponent. As a sport, Jiu-Jitsu is a complex game that can be tailored to an individual’s skill level, body type, style, and athletic ability.