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Head Professor: Bruce Guevara

Details: Professor Bruce Guevara was raised in the Chicago-land area of Illinois and currently holds a Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Professor Christian "Xaropinho" Uflacker. Professor Bruce has dedicated his life to growing the jiu-jitsu culture in the midwest while influencing and bringing exposure to as many people as possible. Professor Bruce started training and competing in 2006, while pursuing a degree in Economics from Northern Illinois University. After competing and winning many midwest tournaments, Professor Bruce began competing nationally in the biggest organizations in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, such as IBJJF, ADCC, and FILA. During a 9-year competition span, Professor Bruce has become champion in many competitions including NAGA Expert division, ADCC Chicago, IBJJF Open and FIVE Grappling. During the FILA Grappling World Championships, Bruce finished with a silver medal. Professor Bruce has a growing hunger for competition and plans to continue in the spirit of competing. Meanwhile, his goal is to keep developing his students with defense techniques for real-life encounters. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a self-defense Martial Art built around family & respect. Professor Bruce has a natural talent for influencing and motivating people to bring out their best through jiu-jitsu. In 2014, a dream became reality when he opened B1 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness. B1 quickly became a hit in the Warrenville/Naperville area and has since gained more interest.

Kids Program Url: https://www.b1bjjfitness.com/kids-classes

Kids Program Detail: Jr Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 3-6) - We can start children as early as 3 years old! Your child will develop anti-bully skills, important social skills, learn to listen and focus, gain self-confidence, discipline and body coordination. If your child is shy and this is the first time your child will be in a group setting, please stay with them to watch an entire class first. This will give your child an opportunity to become familiar and relaxed with their new surroundings and very likely to participate the next time they come in. Youth Fundamental BJJ (Ages 7 - 14) - Get your child involved in learning self-defense, discipline and teamwork! At B1 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense your child will learn a complete self-defense system that will give your child a degree of self-confidence. Furthermore, we teach positive social values such as respect, honesty, humility and dignity. The practice of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is seen as a means to individual development and our kids program emphasizes these important life skills. Youth Advanced BJJ (Ages 10 - 14) - When your child transitions to advanced class, your child will have a basic understanding of self-defense, take-downs, body control and body positioning. The focus of this class is to further develop the understanding and use of leverage as well as the implementation of submissions and dominant positions. Youth & Family No-Gi BJJ (Ages 7 - 14) - Students will learn how to apply Brazilian Jiu Jitsu techniques without using the gi/kimono. In this class we will cover throws, take-downs, position control and further develop your child’s endurance. Youth Judo (Ages 5 - 14) - Youth Judo training helps provide improved physical fitness, flexibility, power, coordination and conditioning. Students who participate in judo develop a sharp mind and a well-coordinated body. Discipline, patience, respect, honor, leadership and self-confidence are other qualities to be gained through the sport of judo.

Other Programs Available: Judo

Schedule Url: https://www.b1bjjfitness.com/class-schedule

Facebook Url: https://www.facebook.com/B1brazilianjiujitsunaperville/

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkcutyFD4QnpNw8Ub6q6iJg

Video Url: https://youtu.be/1aQudf8t3SA

Country: United States