Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was developed by the Gracie family based on the Japanese martial art JuJutsu taught by Mitsuyo Maeda, a student of Jigoro Kano (founder of Judo). BJJ is a combat sport system that focuses on ground fighting, grappling and defense. “Ju” can be translated as “gentle, soft, flexible, or yielding” while “Jutsu” means “art” or “technique” and represents manipulating an opponents force against himself rather than confronting it with ones own strength.

 Kickboxing offers a great cardio workout, improved strength, an opportunity to socialize, core training, increased weight loss, improved balance and stress reduction.

Because kickboxing uses every major muscle group in the body, the demand on the cardiovascular system is increased.

Mixed Martial Arts or MMA is a combination of traditional boxing, kickboxing, and grappling. Also known as No Holds Barred fighting, MMA has increased in popularity with the rise of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and the development of MMA as a significant sport.

Techniques and strategies from several different disciplines including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, Boxing, Judo, Savate and Muay Thai are applied with an emphasis on technical skill, coordination, and physical fitness.