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Jiu Jitsu
All Jiu Jitsu classes are taught or supervised by renown professor, second-degree black belt Daniel “Montanha” Nycz de Lima in a very friendly and encouraging atmosphere. Daniel Montanha is the head instructor at Gracie Barra Miami. Raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Montanha is an accomplished competitor personally prepared and instructed by Grand Master Carlos Gracie, Jr. Daniel Montanha is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion.
Every person has different needs, whether they want to learn realistic self-defense, get in shape, train for submission grappling tournaments or mixed martial arts competitions, our programs are specially suited to meet every practitioner’s needs in a safe training environment. No experience is required, and you don’t need to be in athletic shape either. The common denominator is this: if your goal is to become a fighter or to be able to defend yourself completely, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has significant advantages over most other martial arts. It remains the only single style that addresses all areas of fighting completely without the need for cross-training.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was designed as a fighting style to defeat other martial arts, where styles like Boxing, Karate, Kung Fu and Tae Kwon Do all specialize in striking someone, none of them present solutions for someone who is pinned on the ground; conversely, Jiu Jitsu offers solutions for defending against striking attacks while standing and on the ground in addition to all methods of grappling attacks. With the popularity of contests like the Ultimate Fighting Championship, you will see people naming their styles as Wrestling or Kickboxing, but they all (and must) supplement their training with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the art that revolutionized the Martial Arts world and opened our eyes to the reality of fighting. Since then, there isn’t an MMA Champion who doesn’t train in Jiu Jitsu, whether he lists it as his style or not. To this day, there are still fighters entering the cage with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as their only method of training to ensure their victories.
Fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
This class focuses on learning and applying the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Students practice various techniques using a traditional kimono, or “gi”. Beginners will learn and practice the following techniques: break falls, escapes, positioning, leverage, sweeps, submissions, escapes and counters.
Advanced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Sparring Program
The advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program offers a deeper understanding of basic principles mastered in the beginner’s program, introducing complex techniques and strategies applied by the world’s greatest Gracie Barra fighters and emphasizing real combat via sparring. Sparring is a form of training common to many martial arts. In Jiu Jitsu, sparring refers to friendly combat between two peers intended to perfect one’s fighting skills.
Private and Semi-Private Classes
Private classes are a great way to improve your jiu jitsu game. If you are having difficulty grasping certain techniques or need to work on a certain aspect of your game, privates give you an opportunity to take your game to the next level.
During your private class you will receive:
1-on-1 instruction
All of the attention is focused on you without the distractions of a group class.
Technical Analysis
The instructor will analyze the way you perform techniques, point out any flaws and show you how to fix them.
Customized Techniques
You will learn setups, defenses and attacks designed to fit your body type and grappling style.
