Gyms Details:

Head Professor: Michael Mann

Details: Florence Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy was founded in 2007 by Michael Mann, a Carlson Gracie black belt, Air Force veteran, and career firefighter with the City of Florence Fire Rescue. Our academy, located in historic downtown Florence, Alabama, is part of the Carlson Gracie team, national champions who have won worldwide recognition. Many of our instructors and students regularly compete in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) contests and tournaments - and win. We welcome students who want to compete at elite levels as well as students who are here to learn self-defense, gain physical endurance, or just meet new people.

Kids Program Url: https://www.florencebjj.com/programs

Kids Program Detail: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a very physical martial art, and for that reason, parents sometimes wonder if it's appropriate for their child. However, our program is very safe and closely monitored by our coaching team, and we truly believe Jiu-Jitsu prepares children to face and overcome uncomfortable situations by applying the critical thinking skills the art provides. Jiu-Jitsu mostly takes place on the ground. There are no strikes involved, so both children and adults are able to more readily practice the moves and techniques they learn in class with partners. During training, children get the chance to “live” grapple and try and submit their classmates using the chokes and joint locks they learn. Sometimes this makes a child uncomfortable. Usually after only a few classes, though, they learn that just being in a position of discomfort isn’t a reason to panic or give up. As we train them to defend each of the positions in the program, children learn to remain calm, breathe, focus, and look for solutions, as well as build upon what they've learned to constantly improve.

Schedule Url: https://www.florencebjj.com/programs

Email: florencebjjacademy@gmail.com

Facebook Url: https://www.facebook.com/FlorenceBrazilianJiuJitsu/

Country: United States