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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu(BJJ) is  the most effective, reality-based fighting system in the world. The basic premise of BJJ is that 90% of fights end up on the ground.

Muay Thai is recognized globally as the most effective striking art today. Thailand's national sport, Muay Thai, is based on simplicity and effectiveness.

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)

Mixed Martial Arts(MMA) is the fastest growing sport in the world. MMA is a combination of the best fighting systems in the world.

The Young Lions Childrens Program

History has shown that martial arts can be an excellent way for children to learn life skills such as discipline, hard work, integrity, confidence, teamwork, and more.

Wrestling

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

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.

What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu??

Brazilian jiu jitsu is a grappling-based martial art whose central theme is the skill of controlling a resisting opponent in ways that force him to submit. Due to the fact that control is generally easier on the ground than in a standing position, much of the technique of Brazilian jiu jitsu is centered round the skill of taking an opponent down to the ground and wrestling for dominant control positions from where the opponent can be rendered harmless. To control and overcome greater size, strength and aggression with lesser size and strength is the keynote of the sport. This is done by utilizing superior leverage, grip and position upon your opponent. Students of the sport gain a deep understanding of the workings and limits of the human body. This knowledge can be used to subdue and control an opponent with whatever level of severity the student chooses. The path to this knowledge is physically and mentally demanding. Students benefit from greatly increased physical fitness, problem-solving ability, self-knowledge of their body and mind and the many social benefits of working within a large group of like-minded fellow students as you learn and have fun together.

Many students first learn about jiu jitsu through the great popularity of mixed martial arts (MMA) competition, where Brazilian jiu jitsu technique is very prominent. Indeed, the beginnings of the contemporary MMA competition were largely tied up with proving the combat-efficiency of Brazilian jiu jitsu . The practice of Brazilian jiu jitsu as a sport, however, is strongly separated from MMA. Daily classes do not feature kicking or punching. The focus is on safe grappling technique that can be done on a daily basis with no more fear of injury than any other contact sport. While there is a professional MMA team at the Renzo Gracie Academy, the great majority of students study only the grappling sport and find that this is the most enjoyable and satisfying route to take.

Renzo Gracie is a world-renown practitioner of Brazilian jiu jitsu and MMA. He is a senior member of the famous Gracie family of jiu jitsu teachers and fighters who did so much to change the shape the current state of martial arts instruction in America. He has assembled a great team of some of the very best instructors from Brazil, many of whom are members of his illustrious family and who teach his system to a very large and ever- growing community and his world famous New York City Academy. Renzo's fame and charisma is the basis of a truly enjoyable place to train, grow and develop your skills among many avid practitioners of the sport, ranging from famous professional fighters to everyday enthusiasts. 

Classes at the CT academy are taught  six days a week. They feature a strength and endurance building warm-up, followed by demonstration and practice of techniques after which students engage in live wrestling with other students of their own level. It is a truly demanding workout with a strongly cerebral aspect and a sense of purpose and skill that will truly capture your imagination. Come down to the academy. Come take a look at a class or better yet, take one of the introduction classes. We are confident that jiu jitsu will become one of the most cherished and enjoyable aspects of your life. It will give you a confidence, knowledge and body-dexterity and fitness that few people will ever know.​