Women’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Tuesday & Thursday 7:00pm – 7:50pm

All classes are women only and are organized and taught by Coach Iris Rousseau in a low-pressure and safe environment.

Brazilian Jiu‐Jitsu (BJJ) is a highly effective self‐defense system. It is designed to allow a smaller, weaker person to defend herself in a real-world situation even if the encounter goes to the ground.

Jiu‐Jitsu does this by the detailed study of correct body mechanics, timing, and placement. This class studies self-defense against attacks like grabs, bear hugs, chokes, and more. Students study takedowns and how to avoid being taken to the ground or pinned against a wall. If you end up on the ground you will learn how to escape being held down and get back to your feet. Self-Defense against weapons is also covered, you will learn how to deal with a knife or stick attack.

The self-defense mindset is important because statistics say 90 to 95% of all violent attacks and street fights end up on the ground, where Jiu‐Jitsu’s techniques are most effective. Unlike most sport-biased Jiu‐Jitsu programs, BJJ not only studies grappling but also teaches the student how to deal with the opponent that tries to strike you in each position and how to effectively deal with it.

The physical benefits of training are incredible for the student. Most students experience a physical change in their bodies within 30 days of beginning their training. Students will lose weight and become leaner, gain useable strength, become more flexible and loosen the body. Many students experience lower levels of stress which leads to higher levels of day-to-day energy.

The focus on real‐world self-defense is what separates AMAC Jiu‐Jitsu from other Brazilian Jiu‐Jitsu systems that are more sport based. If personal protection and physical fitness are your goals, Gracie Jiu‐Jitsu has an effective answer that will work for you.