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 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu emphasizes ground fighting techniques and submission holds involving joint-locks and chokeholds (some of which are found in other arts with or without ground fighting emphasis).
The premise is that most of the advantage of a larger, stronger opponent comes from superior reach and more powerful strikes, both of which are somewhat negated when grappling on the ground.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu includes many techniques to throw or tackle opponents to the ground which revolve around using the primary bases of the body: the hips and shoulders. These takedowns are difficult to counter without training. Once the opponent is on the ground, a number of maneuvers (and counter-maneuvers) are available to manipulate the opponent into a suitable position for the application of a submission technique.
Achieving a dominant position on the ground is one of the hallmarks of the BJJ style, and includes effective use of the guard position to defend oneself from bottom, and passing the guard to dominate from top position with side control, mount, and back mount positions. This system of maneuvering and manipulation can be likened to a form of kinetic chess when utilized by two experienced practitioners. A submission hold is the equivalent of checkmate.
 No-Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is often referred to as submission wrestling or submission grappling. Submission wrestling is a sports modality and a general term describing the aspect of martial arts and combat sports that focus on clinch and ground fighting with the aim of obtaining a submission using submission holds. It is very similar to traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in that similar techniques are used – the primary difference being that in submission wrestling no Gi or Kimono is worn.
 Students learn the techniques to become proficient at the ground game as well as the Stand-up and Clinch ranges in a controlled, safe environment.
Little Bears: 5-9 years old. The young student will embark on a fun and motivational journey exploring the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with games and drills while gaining confidence and learning to respect others.
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 Big Bears: 10-14 years old. Older students continue their exciting BJJ journey as they add submissions and wrestling to fundamental positions, movements, games and drills. Click
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 Students are taught kicks, punches, parries/blocks and other defensive techniques, shadow kickboxing, bag and pad training, as well as cardiovascular and muscular fitness exercises.
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