WHAT IS JIU-JITSU?
Jiu-Jitsu is an ancient martial art native to India. Later it spread to China and in Japan with the name of jiu-jitsu “art of pliability”. After, it came to Brazil where the brothers Carlos and Hélio Gracie studied and transformed it into Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ). It is a discipline that, through projections, levers and strangulations, uses body mechanics to allow domination of a stronger and heavier competitor.
WHICH ARE THE BENEFITS?
Jiu-Jitsu is not only a martial art, but also an extremely stimulating physical and mental activity, which helps to improve self-awareness and physical abilities.
Jiu-jitsu workouts result in lost weight, improved coordination and endurance, and increased muscle mass.
Jiu-Jitsu also allows people to achieve greater personal confidence. Additionally, by training the mind, people will be alble to achieve a greater clarity in dealing with difficult and stressful situations. Jiu-Jitsu helps translate aggression into positive energy and is also suitable for children, as it encourages concentration and helps improve self-control.
HOW DOES A Jiu-jitsu LESSON WORK?
Jiu-Jitsu classes at East Side Gym last between 60 and 90 minutes and include a warmup, technical exercises and a sparring or drill session (predefined actions).
At our Vicenza Academy it is possible to practice daily. Classes have different experience levels based on different abilities.
Jiu-Jitsu Vicenza also offers classes for kids:
Play Jiu-Jitsu for kids aged from 4 to 8
Kids Jiu-Jitsu for kids aged from 9 to 13
The adult’s classes are divided in basic, intermediate, advanced, classes without kimono, personal defense, female self-defense and agonists.
