WHY OUR ACADEMY

While the word ‘academy’ is in our name, we consider ourselves more of a family than a school. Every student becomes a part of our tight knit community - an unlimited resource for encouragement, support, confidence and camaraderie. Why is this important? It sets the solid foundation that is required to get the most out of physical and mental benefits that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program provide to our students. 

Some downplay the mental benefits of physical activity. But to be successful in Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu JItsu in particular requires patience, discipline and respect for the activity and the opponent. Students use focus and concentration to create a balance between pace and precision. Discovering physical limitations may be a humbling experience but empowers one to keep pushing themselves to the next level. People can constantly surprise themselves when they set personal goals and meet and exceed their own expectations. Being able to create balance in life and feel empowered through achievement is a great stress reliever.

Lets not forget about the physical benefits. Building a healthy lifestyle is the secret to a long and active life. Our programs promote cardiovascular fitness, strength building and fat loss. Students build coordination and develop the skills needed if they choose to continue to exercise, participate in competition and even use in self defense. 

Finally, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and the other programs that we have at the academy offer a unique form of physical activity. The monotonous cycle of a gym workout can keep you fit but can get boring which makes it difficult to stick with.  Learning new techniques, sparring with different opponents and challenging yourself to improve your skill set to compete with the next competitor keeps your mind nimble and the activity exciting and ever changing. The thirst of an explorer is never quenched because there is always something new to discover.