Home | Kids Jiu-Jitsu | Adult Jiu-Jitsu | Muay Thai/MMA | Boot Camp Fitness | Schedule/Facility | Instructors | Contact/Map Oceanside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Dojo Americana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has proven itself to be the most effective martial art in the world. Members of the Gracie family have been proving its effectiveness since the 1940s. However, the latest surge that spearheaded the popularity of jiu-jitsu and MMA into the 21st century was a result of Royce Gracie fighting in the early UFC tournaments. In 1993, the 6'-175-lb. Royce Gracie entered the very first UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championships) and beat everyone of his opponents by submission. Royce Gracie continued to win the next three UFCs and beat much larger and stronger opponents. Fighters as large as 6'3-260 lbs. all succumbed to Gracie's devastating jiu-jitsu submissions. He defeated champions of wrestling, kung fu, karate, kickboxing, boxing, and judo. How did he do it? The answer is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Dojo Americana instructor, Mark Hopkins, demonstrates a submission technique. BJJ is a grappling-based martial art and is similar to wrestling and judo but is unique due to its many submission techniques and principles that focus on technique and superior positioning to gain control over an opponent. A BJJ practioner can submit an opponent while laying on his back just as easily as from the standing position. BJJ stresses technique, balance, strategy, leverage and patience. Chokeholds, armlocks, wristlocks, as well as ankle and kneelocks are all common submissions utilized by the BJJ practioner. Jiu-Jitsu is a chess game with your body, where you use every element of your body to defeat your opponent. A master jiu-jitsu practioner uses his arms, legs, fingers, feet and toes, mind, intelligence, sense of touch, vision, and hearing to defeat an opponent. BJJ works on the principle of action and reaction. The student of BJJ will learn to use an opponent's power and momentum against him. Therefore, BJJ is well suited for the average person, including kids and women. Call Now to Schedule a FREE CLASS... 760-431-2856
Mark Hopkins, Eduardo Telles, Professor Valente, Jeff Higgs.
Mark Hopkins, Professor Valente, Mica, Martin Figueroa, Johnny Faria
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