In the 1900s, a world famous judoka, Mitsuyo Maeda traveled to Brazil and began instructing Japanese Jiu-Jitsu as well as Judo which at the time were not considered separate disciplines. Three of Maeda’s first students Carlos and Helio Gracie along with Luiz Franca would become the founders of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. By maximizing the effectiveness of existing techniques and creating new ones, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu became a very effective martial art for the smaller/weaker person to defeat a much larger/stronger opponent.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (also known as “the gentle art”) is primarily a grappling martial art comprised of various throws, chokes and joint locks.

The benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu span far beyond a highly effective martial art in real world scenarios. The physical benefits are immense do to a combination of dynamic movements with pressure-based isometric pushing, pulling, and holding that helps increase strength as well as cardio. Because you’re constantly responding to another person’s movement, Jiu-Jitsu heightens your body awareness and improves your balance.

For many, it provides an outlet for the stresses of daily life. Once you step on the mat, everything else is set to the side giving your mind a break and the exercise your body needs.

Classes are instructed daily by Ed Powers, Melissa Powers, “Big” Mike Birt, Skyler Pankratz, Nate Vazquez and Anthony “Tex” Licon.

Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes

  • Gi classes are for any students wanting to train in the traditional uniform known as the Gi. Fundamentals, Advanced BJJ, Traditional and Drilling classes are offered in the Gi.

  • No Gi classes are for any adult students wanting to train without the use of the Gi. No Gi students typically wear rashguards, spats, and shorts.

  • The fundamentals class is fantastic for students new to BJJ but, it is open to any student wanting to build their understanding of the basic positions and movements in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu while utilizing the Gi. Having a strong foundational understanding of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will help when training during all other classes that are offered. Participating in the fundamentals class will help enhance your Jiu Jitsu in the long run.

  • The advanced adults class is a Gi class. It reserved for experienced students or students with a healthy foundational understanding of Jiu Jitsu. Preferrably students that are Blue belt are higher should attend this class. Although advanced white belts are welcome to join. The advanced class will build of the fundamentals class and will be a faster paced more involved classes.

  • This class is open to all adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu students. In the class you will drill various positions, movements, and submissions with a partner while wearing a Gi. This class is fast paced and will demonstrate how to put together aspects of BJJ fluidly. Linking the positions, movements, and submissions learned in the Powers Martial Arts Academy curriculum.

  • This class is for women 13 years or older that would like to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu exclusively with women. This class was developed for women by women to train BJJ in a safe and comfortable environment.

  • Traditional or Regularly Scheduled classes are open to all adult students. These classes follow the Powers Martial Arts Curriculum.

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