Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a rapidly growing, combat oriented style of martial art. It is a grappling based system, but unlike Olympic wrestling where the object is to pin one's adversary or gain points, the goal here is to apply a joint lock or choke, forcing the opponent into submission.
The rise of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) in the world of martial arts, has been a phenomenal one; partly due to the unparalleled success of several Brazilian trained fighters in 'No-rules' fight events staged in the USA and Japan. The Brazilian's, having come up against much larger, stronger and very experienced martial artists, fighters and kickboxers, seemed to win effortlessly by taking the fight to the ground and employing superior ground skills and submissionary technique.
The Machado Brothers, a top Brazilian fighting clan, along with several other highly ranked Brazilian fighters moved from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil to Los Angeles in California in the late 80's and early 90's. Since that time, and the greater exposure of BJJ to the elite of the worlds martial arts community, the style has enjoyed skyrocket growth and notoriety.
Several renowned Australian fighters and martial artists, along with high profile martial arts stars such as Chuck Norris, Steven Segal and Gene LeBell, are now hard-core BJJ aficionados. Norris even built a special studio on the permanent set of Walker - Texas Ranger, and imported one of the Machado BJJ as his personal and full-time trainer.
In the USA, people are queuing up to be a part of this new martial arts phenomenon. A part of the appeal is the amazing level of effectiveness that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has in 'real' fight situations. The 'take 'em down and choke 'em out' style, has shattered many martial arts myths, and continues to do so. If it's no-nonsense, highly useable skills that you are after, this system is definitely what you need. Machado BJJ is easy and fun to learn! It 'cuts to the chase'! It's hard core! It works!
BJJ has since spread to several other countries, including Australia and Japan.
BJJ Australia, our national body, is headed up by Mr John Will, the first Australian to be awarded a black belt and full international coaching status, in the Brazilian system. BJJ Australia is part of a growing international family of no-nonsense BJJ fighters. Now you too, can be a part of this phenomenon.
The best thing about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is that it enables you to completely dominate a larger and stronger opponent on the ground. As more than 90% of all real fights, end up on the ground, this skill is a must for anyone interested in a self defence system that works! Whether you need serious skills for your professional work, as do the Victorian Police Special Operations Group; or if you need no-nonsense street-friendly skills for security work; or perhaps you just want to know you have what it takes to defend yourself in today's world - then you won’t find a better answer than Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! Let us teach you how!