About

Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) is a grappling-based martial art and combat sport which focuses on ground fighting to control and submit your opponent. It is the product of the introduction of Japanese jiu jitsu and judo to Brazil in the early 1900s, where it was transformed into a new style by a core group of Brazilian pioneers - most famously the Gracie family, who can trace their ancestry back to George Gracie of Dumfries wo left for Brazil in 1826.

BJJ can be trained in the gi (traditional jacket and trousers) or no-gi (regular sports clothing) with slightly different rules. At NRBJJ, we train in both.

It has recently grown in popularity partly due to MMA and the UFC, which was founded to identify the most effective art in a contest with minimal rules and no weight classes between competitors of different disciplines.

BJJ offers a wide range of benefits, including: improved physical fitness through increased strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health; stress reduction; boosted confidence; and enhanced problem solving skills, all while fostering a sense of community through training with others. It provides a holistic workout for both body and mind.