About Us

Regardless of whether you are an adult or a child, the act of striking another person, even in self-defense, can produce a very undesirable picture or cellphone video. Many schools will punish students for striking each other, even if it is in self-defense. While other forms of self-defense and combat sports focus on striking, JiuJitsu is unique in that it allows you to safely control, and if necessary, submit an attacker or opponent without striking them (even if they are trying to strike you). In many cases, this can be done without causing them serious injury. As part of our training, we also teach de-escalation and conflict resolution once an attacker has been restrained.

JiuJitsu is also one of the only combat sports where you will regularly see a person in their 50’s win against a younger, larger, and physically stronger opponent. It is a sport where you will regularly see a 100lb woman submit a 180lb man. It is a sport where a 12-year-old can effectively control a 15-year-old. Additionally, the very nature of the sport allows for JiuJitsu to be trained and practiced safely, even at a very high intensity level. We won’t be kicking pads or breaking boards here. We will be learning how to physically control another human being in a realistic way. You will never wonder if the skills you are learning will “really work”. You will be given the opportunity to safely test them against a live teammate in every class.

Aside from being fun and useful, grappling another human being is a great way to build strength and endurance. You don’t have to be in good shape to get started; but getting started is a good way to get in shape.