WHAT IS BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU?
READY TO START YOUR BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU JOURNEY?
ARE YOU WONDERING IF BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
A practical, beginner-friendly martial art focused on control, confidence, and real-world self-defense
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and self-defense system designed to help people protect themselves without relying on strength, size, or aggression. Instead of strikes, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focuses on controlling an opponent through leverage, positioning, balance, and technique. This makes it especially effective for adults and children of all body types and experience levels. At Montgomery BJJ, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is taught in a structured, safety-first way that prioritizes understanding and confidence over intimidation.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches students how to: Control distance and positioning. Maintain balance under pressure. Escape unsafe situations. Neutralize larger or stronger opponents. Stay calm and think clearly in stressful moments. Training focuses on problem-solving rather than brute force. Students learn how small technical improvements lead to big gains in confidence and control. Because techniques rely on leverage instead of power, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be practiced safely by beginners, kids, and adults alike.
IS BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU SAFE FOR BEGINNERS?
Yes!
At Montgomery BJJ, safety is built into the structure of every class. Beginners are guided step by step. Techniques are taught slowly and clearly. Training is supervised at all times. Intensity increases only as understanding improves. You are never expected to already know anything. Learning happens at a pace that supports long-term progress.
WHY ADULTS START BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU?
Adults often start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for fitness or self-defense, but continue because of how it changes the way they think and move. Our goal is not just to teach techniques, but to:
- Create safer, more confident individuals
- Support personal growth
- Make a positive impact on the community
Training is structured, professional, and welcoming to beginners.
WHY KIDS START BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU?
For children, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu emphasizes discipline, confidence, and awareness.
Kids learn:
- How to stay calm in stressful situations
- How to protect themselves without aggression
- How to listen, focus, and follow instructions
- How to carry themselves with confidence
This often leads to improved behavior, focus, and self-esteem outside the academy as well.
