Meet the Coaches
This is our Coaching Staff. We take your learning seriously!
Meet the Coaches
This is our Coaching Staff. We take your learning seriously!
CODE OF CONDUCT
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Respect for all members: Treat all individuals, regardless of rank, age, gender, or skill level, with respect and courtesy. Foster an environment that values diversity, inclusivity, and mutual support.
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Safety first: Prioritize the safety and well-being of all participants. Encourage responsible training practices, proper warm-up, and injury prevention. Report any unsafe conditions or behaviors to the instructor or staff.
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Hygiene and cleanliness: Maintain good personal hygiene by wearing clean training gear, trimming nails, and maintaining proper grooming habits. Wash your training attire regularly to minimize odors and the risk of skin infections.
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No ego or aggression: Leave your ego at the door and refrain from displaying aggressive behavior or engaging in confrontations. BJJ is a martial art that emphasizes control and discipline. Show humility and demonstrate good sportsmanship both on and off the mat.
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Follow instructor's guidance: Respect the authority of the instructor and follow their instructions during training sessions. Seek their guidance when in doubt, and be open to learning from both instructors and fellow students.
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Controlled sparring: During live sparring or rolling sessions, prioritize the safety and well-being of your training partners. Avoid using excessive force or applying techniques with the intent to harm. Communicate clearly and tap out when caught in a submission.
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No harassment or discrimination: Maintain a harassment-free environment where individuals are not subjected to offensive language, gestures, or actions based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic. Treat all members equally and with dignity.
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Respect gym property: Take care of the gym's equipment, facilities, and property. Clean up after yourself, return borrowed equipment, and report any damage or maintenance issues to the staff.
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Confidentiality and privacy: Respect the privacy of fellow members and avoid sharing personal information or experiences outside the gym without explicit permission. Refrain from recording or photographing others without their consent.
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Positive representation: As a member of the BJJ gym, strive to represent the sport and the gym in a positive light. Uphold ethical behavior and avoid engaging in activities that may tarnish the reputation of the gym or the BJJ community.
What is BJJ
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. Brazilian jiu-jitsu was formed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting (newaza) fundamentals that were taught to Carlos Gracie and Luiz França by Mitsuyo Maeda. Carlos Gracie is known as the Founder and Creator of Modern Jiu Jitsu (Gracie Jiu Jitsu/Brazilian Jiu Jitsu). Brazilian jiu-jitsu eventually came to be its own art through the experimentations, practices, and adaptation from the Judo knowledge of Carlos and Hélio Gracie, who then passed their knowledge on to their extended family.
BJJ promotes the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant by using proper technique, leverage, and most notably, taking the fight to the ground, and then applying joint-locks and chokeholds to defeat the other person. BJJ training can be used for sport grappling tournaments (gi and no-gi) and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition or self-defense.[2] Sparring(commonly referred to as "rolling") and live drilling play a major role in training, and a premium is placed on performance, especially in competition, in relation to progress and ascension through its ranking system.