Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or BJJ, is one of the fastest growing martial arts in the world, this no-nonsense approach to submission wrestling is widely gaining popularity as one of the most effective self defence systems available. With origins in traditional Japanese Jiu Jitsu and Judo, BJJ was developed and refined in Brazil by various Brazilians after its introduction by Japanese emigrants around the start of the 20th Century. Most famous of the Jiu Jitsu pioneers in Brazil were the Gracie Family and their cousins the Machados. There are two types of training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, one is done wearing a martial arts uniform known as a "gi" and the other is done wearing shorts and a rash vest (this is called "no gi"). Uniforms can be purchased from Hobart Martial Arts Academy, however just like all clothing there are many brands and styles available for purchase locally and online. We also have patch kits for sale so that you can decorate your uniform to show your club colours.

Being primarily a grappling art Brazilian Jiu Jitsu doesn’t employ punching and kicking techniques. However, from time to time we use striking techniques in our training so that we can learn to defend against these techniques and apply Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a realistic environment. In short one can’t learn to be protected from strikes without experiencing strikes. There is a competition element of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which we encourage our students to try, however it is only one facet of the art. Some people love competing and others do not. There is no compulsion to compete and you will not be judged on your decision. Students in BJJ progress through coloured belts during their training. The first is a White Belt, followed by Blue, Purple, Brown and the finally Black Belt. Achieving a Black Belt in BJJ takes time, dedication and hard work and is considered one of the biggest achievements in most peoples lives. With nine BJJ Black Belts regularly on the mat teaching, we have the best and most experienced BJJ coaching team in Tasmania. All of our BJJ Coaches are Black and Brown Belts and our head coach is Gerry Young is a BJJ 3rd degree Black Belt with over 25 years experience in the art.

Timetable: BJJ Fundamentals is held on Mondays at 6.00pm, we have classes in both Gi and No Gi BJJ most days of the week as well as specialised competition training.