Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals

About the event

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that focuses on grappling, joint locks & strangulations through grips using the fabric of the uniforms as leverage. The class has 4 parts: warm-up, technique demonstration & practice, specific sparring & open mat time.

What to bring?

Uniform: jiu-jitsu Gi with a white belt, rahsguardor similar & Shorts w/o pockets under the pants. Barefoot (usually) or socks. NO shoes. Hand and foot nails clipped. *A limited number of loaner uniforms are provided on a first-come, first-served basis*

Special instructions

Encouraged: Bringing slides or flip-flops to move from the bathroom/lockers to the mat area is encouraged; otherwise, wear your shoes when off the mat.

Event instructor

Ine Mesia

Volunteer