Gyms Details:

Head Professor: André Lannertone

Details: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone, but only if taught correctly. While most BJJ schools have taken a “one-size-fits-all” approach to teaching the art, we have gone to great lengths to create specific programs for each demographic: Jiu-Jitsu Kids (ages 5-12), Women’s Self-defense for the ladies, Street Ready Gracie Jiu-Jitsu for beginner adults, and the Fundamentals Class for advanced practitioners. Each program adheres to a set curriculum, so students know exactly what they will learn before they come to class. Every student is issued an attendance card on which we track daily progress, so they can see how much you’ve accomplished and exactly what it will take to move on to the next level. In a martial art where confusion and frustration are extremely common, we’ve gone to great lengths to ensure that you will enjoy the highly-structured and encouraging approach only found at a certified Gracie Jiu-jitsu center. At our school, safety is the number one priority. In far too many BJJ schools, the classes are structured to meet the needs of the most elite students. If you are a beginner student, you are expected to serve as a “grappling dummy” for those above you. The thought process is, if you avoid injury, and stick around long enough, you will eventually figure it out. At our school we take the opposite approach. Firstly, there is no competitive sparring in our beginner programs. As a result, you will have a chance to learn all the beginner techniques in a fully-cooperative environment, with like-minded training partners. Once you move on to the advanced program, and you begin sparring, you will have the benefit of working with training partners, of every skill level, who are working with you rather than against you. This culture of collaboration and mutual benefit is extremely rare in jiu-jitsu, and we go to great lengths to make sure it is upheld. Gracie Jiu-jitsu, or Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ) as it’s commonly called, is one of the fastest growing martial arts on the planet, but the success of your jiu-jitsu journey will rely heavily on the culture of the school you attend and instructional methods utilized by your teachers. We are very proud to inform you that all of our certified instructors have undergone extensive training to ensure that you are provided with the best possible learning environment on your path to jiu-jitsu mastery. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Mukilteo has a proud lineage and Affiliation with the Pedro Sauer Association. We are the ONLY certified training center in the Mukilteo area. Affiliation means that the rank you receive is recognized and backed by Master Pedro Sauer which places you directly in the Gracie Jiu‐Jitsu lineage. The Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association was founded by Master Pedro Sauer, 8th degree black belt under Grandmaster Helio Gracie and Rickson Gracie. He was the first black belt awarded from Grandmaster Helio who was not named Gracie. Professor Sauer is regarded by many to be one of the most technical Jiu‐Jitsu instructors in the world.

Kids Program Url: http://gjjm.us/#classes

Kids Program Detail: Jiu-Jitsu Kids is a confidence and character development program for children (ages 5-12) that focuses on the physical, emotional and mental well-being of our children. Our curriculum integrates physical education and self-defense techniques with conditioning and skill-oriented games aimed at improving your child’s coordination, motor skills, agility and flexibility. Our unique teaching methodology allows us to deliver learning through dynamic interaction using a variety of approaches that meet the various learning types of individual children, whether visual, kinesthetic or auditory. We provide our young students with the most powerful defensive skills so they will be prepared to confidently stand up against bullies. Our young students develop discipline, respect, courage, athleticism, and patience among other important values. We don’t teach the children how to punch or kick; instead, we use leverage-based control holds to neutralize threats without violence. Your child will learn verbal assertiveness skills as well as non-violent self-defense techniques to stay safe if physically assaulted. This program is broken up into three groups based on age and skill level, no experience is required and you can get started anytime.​​

Woman Only Program Url: http://gjjm.us/#classes

Woman Only Program Detail: Women’s Self-defense is our official self-defense program for women designed to prepare women for real life-threatening situations. We will provide you with the physical and psychological knowledge and skills to defend against the most common threats against women whether on your feet or on the ground. Unlike most self-defense systems that rely heavily on punching, kicking, strength, speed, and coordination, this course’s unique techniques developed for our Women’s Self-defense program employ leverage, technique, and timing, so anyone, regardless of age or athletic ability, can learn and apply the techniques against a much bigger and stronger attacker with success. In addition to empowering women through the most effective self-defense techniques, the regular practice of Jiu-Jitsu represents one of the most complete forms of exercise. Students quickly notice an increase in flexibility, muscle strength, endurance and general well-being. No experience is required and you can get started anytime. Once you successfully complete the Women’s Self-defense program, you will be awarded your pink belt!

Email: andre@gjjm.us

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Country: United States