Sudbury BJJ & Muay Thai Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Intoduction

At Sudbury BJJ we train beginners to advanced students in the concepts and techniques handed down to us directly from Renzo Gracie through our black belt head instructor, Pat Cooligan-head coach of Team Renzo Gracie Ottawa. Competition opportunities are available for those who are interested, however competing is not mandatory and most of our students are recreational practitioners.

Testimonials

"A passion for MMA found me searching for a way to get involved with the sport. In August of 2009, I joined Sudbury BJJ and my life hasn`t been the same since. Being a part of Team Renzo Gracie has afforded me the opportunity to travel and train with the likes of Shawn Williams in Los Angeles, Bruno Fernandes in Montreal as well as members of jiu jitsu`s first family, Rolles, Igor and the man himself, Renzo Gracie. Never in my wildest dreams did I think a martial arts club in my hometown of Sudbury, Ontario could connect me so closely to the elite in the sport of BJJ and mixed martial arts. Follow my story at www.thebjjdiaries.blogspot.com."

Yves Charette

"When I first came to the club I knew very little about martial arts, so the first class was pretty intimidating. But the more time I spent there, the more I saw that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was not just about how big or strong you are. BJJ has built up my confidence, developed my problem solving skills as well as strengthened me physically and mentally. Through the encouragement and support of my instructors and my team, I feel more confident and better able to defend myself. I come back each day knowing I can train in a positive atmosphere that keeps me focused on healthy living for the body and mind."

Krista Gooderham

“Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling-based martial art that teaches its students to control resisting opponents in ways that force him/her to submit. Generally, gaining this control is easier on the ground than in a standing position. This is why much of the techniques in BJJ are centered around the skill of taking an opponent to the ground and wrestling for dominant positions, rendering the opponent harmless. The main principals behind BJJ are to control and overcome the obstacles of greater size, strength and aggression. This is done by utilizing superior leverage, grip and position upon your opponent. Students gain a deep understanding of the workings and limits of the human body. The knowledge can be used to subdue and control an opponent with whatever level of severity the student chooses.

Our students benefit greatly from BJJ developing physical fitness, problem-solving abilities, self-knowledge of their body and mind and the many social benefits of working within a large group of like-minded students.”