Orientation—All visitors and new members are highly encouraged to participate in our free one-hour orientation. This introductory class is designed to give participants a basic overview of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and/or Mixed Martial Arts and teaches fundamental skills needed to enter into our beginning classes.
Members may participate in the orientation class as many times as they wish to become comfortable with the basics.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is widely regarded as the world’s most effective ground fighting, or grappling, art. Early influences from the Gracie family and their followers have helped shape the art since the early 1900s. Over the past decade, BJJ’s popularity has continued to grow with the popularity of mixed martial arts contests and the effectiveness of BJJ within that arena. Another reason for the popularity and success of BJJ is that it does not rely as much on size, strength, or speed as many other fighting and self-defense systems.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a safe yet highly effective combat system. It is considered relatively safe because it does not employ striking (kicks, punches, elbows, etc.). BJJ is constantly evolving and improving to solve the real problems discovered by the competitors and instructors of the art.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu utilizes take-downs, leverage on joints, and chokes to gain control over opponents. One of many remarkable aspects of this art: it gives students the ability to defeat opponents from almost any position, even underneath an opponent. To an untrained eye, it is sometimes difficult to know who is in the best position when a BJJ fighter is involved, until it quickly ends in the defeat of the opponent.
BJJ1 – Core Concepts
In this class, we cover the basic movements, positions, and concepts of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We emphasize good technique, mobility, pressure, and leverage awareness over sheer strength. This class is for athletes who are interested in establishing their foundation in BJJ. Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes teach GI techniques and NO-GI techniques. As students demonstrate proficiency they will be eligible to attend the BJJ2 class.
BJJ2 – Blue Belt Curriculum
In this class our curriculum expands to cover the blue belt requirements. Students are taught the collection of techniques we deem necessary to be awarded the blue belt. These techniques are listed on each students own form for tracking, study, and review. The BJJ2 class focuses on drills, techniques, and live rolls. As students approach the end of this class series, BJJ awareness and gameness will be apparent.
BJJ3 – Advanced
In the advanced class, students are exposed to even more technically “complicated” strategies and setups. Students are shown how to push their own limits through live action and coaching and are given the opportunity to develop their own BJJ voice and style. Through training with peers, advanced students, and coaches, students will experience growth through creative solves to BJJ situations and applications.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting techniques, from a mixture of traditional martial arts and modern combat styles, to be used in competitions. The rules allow the use of striking and grappling techniques, both while standing and on the ground. Such competitions allow martial artists of different backgrounds to compete.
Modern MMA competition emerged in 1993 with the founding of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Originally organized with the intention of finding the most effective martial arts for real unarmed combat situations, competitors were pitted against one another with minimal rules for safety. Later promoters adopted many additional rules aimed at increasing safety for competitors and to promote mainstream acceptance of the sport. Following these changes, the sport has seen increased in popularity with pay per view reach rivaling boxing and professional wrestling.*
MMA – Core Concepts
Our Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) training sessions cover concepts from boxing, kickboxing, Greco-Roman wrestling, Judo, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Emphasis is placed on good boxing structure, footwork, body mechanics, and timing.
Class components include mobility, range awareness, boxing hands, Thai legs, elbows, knees, basic clinch, and ground techniques, as well as self-defense strategies against common street situations.
This is a fundamentals class designed to help new members focus on the primary tools of each range and learn key vocabulary. The program introduces the core concepts that run through all of our classes. Members who master these concepts may choose to move on to our MMA Advanced class.
MMA Advanced (Fight Team)
Advanced MMA is an invite-only class. Participants must demonstrate an ability to participate in fight training at the most demanding levels. All fight ranges are trained. Participants must be willing to commit to team training and help prepare those athletes who are scheduled to fight. A premium is placed on participants’ fitness condition and willingness to improve all aspects of his or her fight game. This is a full contact class. Specific training and safety equipment is required.
* The description was adapted from Wikipedia.
Our Youth Program focuses exclusively on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with time spent on both GI and NO-GI techniques. All of our classes are set in a supportive, non-threatening environment.
Our goal is to challenge young athletes physically, mentally, and emotionally in positive ways—so that they can be well adjusted, happy children. We use the power of play to help kids learn. Character values of focus, discipline, hard work, and commitment are emphasized.
As a result of our program, we expect growth in these areas:
| Character attributes— | respect, discipline, self-worth, focus and concentration, dedication, control, confidence, and integrity |
|---|---|
| Physical attributes— | coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, endurance, quickness, and agility |
| Self-defense— | simple, effective, reliable techniques that can be used to defend oneself and others; with an emphasis on appropriateness |
Little Cubs (4 – 7 years)
Focus is on balance, coordination, concentration, and working well in groups, while teaching basic BJJ techniques and positions.
Cubs (8 – 12 years)
Focus is on balance, coordination, concentration, and technical skill development while teaching BJJ take downs, positions, transitions, submissions, and competition skills.
Teens (13 – 17 years)
Focus is on basic strength and conditioning, concentration / dealing with challenges, and technical skill development while teaching BJJ take downs, positions, transitions, submissions, and competition skills.
Metabolic Circuit—This class works on challenging our body in a dynamic, energetic fashion. Students go through a warm up followed by a dynamic circuit designed to build strength and endurance.
Emphasis is placed on performing exercises in challenging conditions (resistance, balance, compounded motions) to improve overall fitness. Our goal is to minimize the potential of injury while optimizing athletic performance.
Impact Jiu Jitsu offers a number of special programs, which go beyond our regular class offerings.
Accelerated Training Programs run at Impact throughout the year. Upcoming ATP topics include Tournament Tactics and Blue Belt Curriculum.
Self Defense classes at Impact Jiu Jitsu focus on handling threats in real world situations. Participants learn strategies to surviving an attack and how to become more aware of their surroundings.
Impact offers customized combative training for law enforcement and other professionals whose missions may require them to be in combative encounters (code4combat.blogspot.com).
Coaching University™ is a program designed for those interested in exploring and pursuing the role of instructor. The course provides a hands on study of the principles of coaching, physical training, teaching, and group management.
Free One-Week Trial
The best way to learn about our different programs is to come in and take a look around, meet our coaches, and try a class or two. We offer a free one-week trial to anyone interested in learning more about Impact Jiu Jitsu and the programs we offer.