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About Submissions 101 Gym
Established in 2003, Submissions 101 Gym offers a unique training experience. We specialize in the martial art of jiu jitsu and teach various subsets of it including 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Japanese Jiu Jitsu.At our school we teach Martial Artists, not fighters and the atmosphere is open and non competitive. The art of jiu jitsu is an individual sport, just practiced with a partner. We encourage our students to focus on what Keith Owen calls the three Ts: Technical, Tough and TECHNICAL.
The Submissions 101 Gym was spawned from our popular website www.submissions101.com, one of the world's most viewed jiu jitsu instructional sites. We pride ourselves on teaching different aspects of the jiu jitsu art, be it gi, nogi or self defense.
WHAT IS JIU JITSU?
Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that originated in Japan over 1000 years ago and has many sub styles that focus on different aspects of the art. However, all styles of jiu jitsu have these qualities in common: joint locking, throws, takedowns, submissions, chokes and grappling. Some focus on self defense while other focus on ground grappling and sport. We are happy to provide BOTH!
WHY STUDY JIU JITSU?
If you are taking the time to read this article it is because you want to make an informed decision about your future martial arts training. The reason I am such an advocate for jiu jitsu because it truly is a complete package. It is a combat art that can be applied to many different mediums. It offers self defense application from kicks, punches, head locks, grabs, throws, hair pulls, the mount and just about any possible 'attack situation.' It also has a sport aspect to it that is the best work out on the planet!
Did you know that aspects of jiu jitsu have been incorporated into the other martial arts? From Aikido to Krav Maga to Sytema to Judo to the tactical response units of police departments and the special forces! In real combat, versus any other fighting style, it is virtually unmatched.
But don't all martial arts provide a complete package?
No, they don't. The majority of arts are 'specific' to a certain philosophical boundaries. Judo is primarily a sport throwing art. Tae Kwon Do is primarily a kicking art. Escrima is primarily a knife and stick fighting art. Aikido is primarily a defensive art with no major strikes or ground defense. Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that involves all ranges, from kicking and punching to infighting, clinching and grappling. By using positional dominance, strikes, joint locks, chokes, pressure points, leverage, evasion, and unbalancing, jiu jitsu practitioners learn the easiest ways to protect themselves.
By applying leverage in the right amounts and at the right places, the Jiu Jitsu practitioner is able to generate tremendous force without using strength. He/She uses the weight and power of their entire body to create leverage. This leverage is then directed towards the weakest areas of his opponent's body. Unlike other arts, Jiu Jitsu teaches you techniques that involve close quarter, grappling, and GROUND fighting.
Jiu Jitsu is an art that has been tested and PASSED on the Japanese battlefield, in the ring of the UFC/PRIDE and street fighting defense tactics. No other art can claim this. It simply works.
I spent the early years of my martial art career looking for an art that I felt would do the best in the real world. I asked the same questions as you are and I was lucky enough to find Jiu Jitsu. I also wanted a art that was an intense work out. I wanted to get in shape. Grappling is the most intense full body workout I found.
There are so many instructors from other arts, like karate, Tae Kwon Do, Judo that cross train in Jiu Jitsu . The reason for this is because they understand the importance of grappling and ground fighting. If they don't espouse this to their students, they are doing a great disservice to them.
While we suggest you remain on your feet for the majority of self defense situations, statistics show that most street fights (90%) end up with the combatants in a clinch (holds or headlocks) and eventually falling to the ground, either deliberately or by accident. Knowing how to fight while on the ground, be it on your back or in a mounted position, is of utmost importance. Instead of simply flailing about, you will learn sweeps, locks, chokes, and positional dominance and control, even over someone stronger and heavier.
Jiu Jitsu is one of the only self-defense systems that effectively addresses the intricacies of ground fighting and close quarter fighting. Simplicity rules in combat and jujitsu does not advocate fancy or flamboyant kicks or punches.
The study of Jiu Jitsu let's one reap the benefits of self defense, self perfection, and body enhancement. If you are looking for a change in your life pattern or want to continue on your path for a fit life, we welcome you. The exercise benefits alone could be reason enough to study Jiu Jitsu. It is a high intensity anaerobic/aerobic work out which keeps the mind sharp and alert.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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