Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu-

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the most effective, reality-based fighting systems in the world. The basic premise of BJJ is that 90% of fights end up on the ground. As such, BJJ is focused primarily on effective ground fighting. The goal is to put an opponent into situations on the ground where joint locks and/or chokes can be applied to force him/her to submit.

Background

The Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy CT is officially endorsed by the legendary Renzo Gracie. The Gracie Family invented Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and we are proud to uphold the values of honor, integrity, and courage .Our Head Instructor Mark Cerrone is among a select group of Renzo Gracie's first American students.He has been Renzo's loyal student for over 15 years.

Ideal Student

The Renzo Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Program is designed for the person whose primary desire is to learn self-defense on the ground with a focus on technique and fitness.

Benefits

In addition to the overall benefits of a rigorous fitness program, you will enjoy unique benefits as a member of the  Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program:

-You will be taught authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the Gracie Way.

-You can train 6 days a week with multiple classes per day

-You will experience a great martial arts workout.

-Our classes are conducted in the same way as all of the other Renzo Gracie Academies around the globe.

-Your belt promotions will be official Renzo Gracie belt promotions and will be recognized around the world by any Gracie Academy.

-You can train for FREE as a visitor at any Renzo Gracie Academy in the world.

-You can attend seminars  conducted by Black Belt Mundial World Champions and MMA fighters from the Renzo Gracie Academy.

-You will also be invited to participate in Renzo Gracie Academy-sponsored field trips to Brazil to train at the Gracie Barra Academy.

-You will be eligible to compete in the annual Renzo Gracie Invitational Tournament in New York.

-You will receive a copy of Gracie Magazine every month delivered straight to your doorstep

Muay Thai

Muay Thai is recognized globally as the most effective striking art today. Thailand's national sport, Muay Thai, is based on simplicity and effectiveness. Honed over 2000 years, it is a graceful blend of punches, elbows, knees, and kicks. The core of Muay Thai is its effectiveness in real situations, be it in the ring or on the street. It relies on simple moves and efficient movement to generate maximum power.

Ideal Student

The  Muay Thai Program is designed for the person whose primary focus is a combination of fitness and self-defense.

Benefits

In addition to the overall benefits of a rigorous fitness program, you will enjoy unique benefits as a member of the Muay Thai program:

-You will be taught by certified Muay Thai instructors .

-You can train 7 days a week with multiple classes a day

-You will experience a great martial arts workout.

MMA (mixed martial arts)

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is the fastest growing sport in the world. MMA is a combination of the best fighting systems. In 1993, the Ultimate Fighting Championship forever changed martial arts by creating a tournament to pit the world's best martial artists against each other. The tournament was designed to answer the age-old question, “Which martial art is the most effective in a real life, no-rules situation?” Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is that art.After 15 years of MMA events around the globe by the UFC and other organizations, MMA mania has now taken over the sports world.It is now the fastest growing sport in the world!  It is now widely accepted that a combination of Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, and Wrestling is a strong foundation for fighting in a no-holds-barred situation. A complete fighter is someone who can fight in the 4 primary ranges of combat: kicking, punching, clinching/kneeing/takedowns, and ground fighting.

Ideal Student

The MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Program is designed for the person whose primary focus is to become a complete martial artist.

Benefits

In addition to the overall benefits of a rigorous fitness program, you will enjoy unique benefits as a member of the MMA program:

-You will experience a great martial arts workout.

-You will learn the secret techniques and training methods of the best Professional MMA fighters.

-If you choose, you will be eligible to compete in a real MMA Octagon Cage designed for professionals.

-You will be eligible to take private 1-on-1 lessons to learn the secrets of no-holds-barred fighting.

-You will be eligible to attend our annual field trip to a live event.

The Young Lions Childrens Program

History has shown that martial arts can be an excellent teacher for children to learn life skills such as discipline, hard work, integrity, confidence, teamwork, and more. Ultimately, the martial arts are about continuous self-improvement physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Background

The philosophy of our Young Lions Children’s Program is to help build life skills for your child through the martial arts by instilling excellence of the mind and body, confidence, a sense of achievement, self-discipline, and self-defense skills.

Ideal Student

The Young Lions Children’s Program is designed to help a child in all areas of his/her life by instilling confidence, fostering discipline, encouraging achievement, and developing self-defense skills. It is designed for both boys and girls from ages 5 to 15.

Benefits

As a member of the Young Lions Children’s Program, your child will enjoy these benefits:

-Your child will develop excellence of mind and body.

-Your child will inherit self-discipline and confidence.

-Your child will learn to excel in all areas of life.

-Your child will learn the art of self-defense.

-Your child will create the lifelong habit of a healthy lifestyle.

Wrestling

 

Improve for takedowns and defense with this ancient martial art that uses grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws andtakedowns, and other grappling holds.  Wrestling techniques have been incorporated into Jiu Jitsu and MMA or Mixed Martial Arts

benefits

Outside of getting in great shape ,wrestling classes will improve your takedowns and takedown defense in Jiu Jitsu classes, training and Tournaments. It will also give you a good set of tools to use in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)

 

Aerobic Cardio Kickboxing

The techniques used during the one-hour classes, using conventional heavy bags and training pads, are based on authentic kickboxing techniques which provide both resistance training and cardio vascular benefits to its participants.Aerobic kickboxing classes begin with light stretches and a cardio warm up. Typical routines include a series of repetitive punches, hands strikes, kicks and other self-defense moves.

Benefits

Geared mostly for woman the Aerobic Cardio kickboxing  class will give you the workout you are looking for while giving you some basic tools to use in a self defense situation.

Private lessons

The Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy CT also offers private 1 on 1 lessons .They are available for all programs above.