Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and especially
ground fighting. It is a derivative of early 20th century Kodokan Judo then developed and defined by the
Gracie family. It promotes the principle that smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themselves
against a bigger, stronger assailant using leverage and proper technique, applying joint-locks and
chokeholds to defeat them. BJJ can be trained for self defence, sport grappling tournaments, and mixed
martial arts (MMA) competition, sparring and live drilling play a major role in training.

What are the benefits of BJJ?

Training in BJJ will improve your fitness, stamina, strength, flexibility and mental clarity. The BJJ
student develops an understanding of body mechanics, leverage and an awareness of the sensitivity of
physical contact. Soon after starting training the BJJ student begins to appreciate the technical depth
of the art and why BJJ is often described as ‘chess on the mat’. Developing skills in BJJ is not easy
and requires commitment and dedication but with hard work students are rewarded with a deep
understanding of this extremely effective Art .

Who Trains BJJ?

BJJ practitioners are involved in the art for a wide range of reasons. Some students want to improve
their fitness and health while others want a physical and technical challenge. Many people want a
practical, effective self defence system and there are some that want to compete and push their limits.
Generally students who commit to BJJ enjoy the mental side of the art as much as the physical and are
always striving to improve their technique and application.

What is involved in a BJJ class?

A BJJ class consists of a warm up and strength/conditioning element. This is followed by the teaching of
specific techniques and positions. Students will then drill techniques and grapple in controlled
sparring matches of varying time limits. Finally there is a cool down and stretching period that
finishes the class.

How do I start training?

As we are a members only club, please contact us on:
Email: bjjsurrey@gmail.com
Tel: 07541 589 627
And we  will organise a FREE introductory lesson for you.
If you don’t have a gi just bring a t-shirt and tracksuit bottoms.

If you have any questions please email us on:  bjjsurrey@gmail.com
or call us on: 07541 589 627