Prescott Community Center

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that emphasizes grappling and ground fighting for self-defense. Students will learn the skills, techniques, leverage, and groundwork needed to manipulate, subdue, and control opponents for self-protection. The training also boosts fitness, enhances focus, increases self-confidence, and encourages positive social interaction. Jiu-Jitsu has recently gained popularity and is recognized as one of the fastest-growing MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) sports in the United States. The class will include the following practices: 1. Balance, takedowns, control, escape. a. Judo grips & basic throws b. Standing control & clinch defense c. Jiu-Jitsu ground control & escapes (mount, side, back) 2. Movement, striking, blocks, clinch a. Boxing stance b. Punching basics: jab, cross, hook c. Muay Thai strikes: knee, kick, elbow d. Blocking, clinch control & disengage e. Partnered pad work or light combo drills 3. Self-defense scenarios & application a. Scenario drills: grabs, wall defense, choke escape b. Partner resistance drills c. Team challenge or game d. Group stretch and closing message & photos The participants will learn the following skills: a. How to avoid or escape dangerous situations b. How to protect themselves using realistic and effective moves c. Awareness, control, balance, and confidence d. The difference between sport martial art

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that emphasizes grappling and ground fighting for self-defense. Students will learn the skills, techniques, leverage, and groundwork needed to manipulate, subdue, and control opponents for self-protection. The training also boosts fitness, enhances focus, increases self-confidence, and encourages positive social interaction. Jiu-Jitsu has recently gained popularity and is recognized as one of the fastest-growing MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) sports in the United States. The class will include the following practices: 1. Balance, takedowns, control, escape. a. Judo grips & basic throws b. Standing control & clinch defense c. Jiu-Jitsu ground control & escapes (mount, side, back) 2. Movement, striking, blocks, clinch a. Boxing stance b. Punching basics: jab, cross, hook c. Muay Thai strikes: knee, kick, elbow d. Blocking, clinch control & disengage e. Partnered pad work or light combo drills 3. Self-defense scenarios & application a. Scenario drills: grabs, wall defense, choke escape b. Partner resistance drills c. Team challenge or game d. Group stretch and closing message & photos The participants will learn the following skills: a. How to avoid or escape dangerous situations b. How to protect themselves using realistic and effective moves c. Awareness, control, balance, and confidence d. The difference between sport martial art