| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport that | | | | Here are just a few of the many benefits of training at |
| focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. It is | | | | Westchester Jiu Jitsu Academy: |
| a derivative of early 20th century Kodokan Judo,[2][1] | | | | - Learn EFFECTIVE self defense |
| which was itself then a recently-developed system | | | | - World Class Instruction |
| (founded in 1882), based on multiple schools | | | | - Friendly Atmosphere |
| (or Ryu) of Japanese jujutsu. | | | | - Great Cardiovascular Conditioning |
| It promotes the principle that a smaller, weaker person | | | | - Increased Muscle Tone |
| can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, | | | | - Rapidly Reduce Body Fat |
| stronger assailant using leverage and proper technique; | | | | - Increased Self Confidence |
| most notably, by applying joint-locks and chokeholds to | | | | - Supreme Stress Reducer |
| defeat them. BJJ can be trained for self defense, | | | | - Meet new friends |
| sport grappling tournaments (gi and no-gi) and mixed | | | | - Train like a UFC fighter in a SAFE environment! |
| martial arts (MMA) competition.[3] Sparring (commonly | | | | Whether you are looking to get in shape, further |
| referred to as 'rolling') and live drilling play a major role | | | | develop your mixed martial arts skill set, or are seeking |
| in training, and a premium is placed on performance, | | | | a realistic form of self defense, Westchester Jiu Jitsu |
| especially in competition. (definition obtained from | | | | Academy is the place for you. Our academy offers |
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has become the most popular, high in | | | | friendly yet competitive training. |
| demand, and fastest growing Martial Art in the world | | | | We look forward to you training with us and our team |
| today. | | | | and hope to see you on the mats soon! |