Python Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Our schedule is as follows to avoid any confusion:

- Mondays and Wednesdays: No-Gi (grappling) classes

- Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays: Jiu-Jitsu Mastery classes. The sparring on these classes, will focus on chokes/strangulations, joint locks, throws, takedowns, and pins.

- Thursdays: Fighting Fundamentals

Every Saturday, we will hold our weekly Fight Replication sparring sessions. It is important to participate in sparring with strikes once a week to develop necessary fighting skills and assist students in passing the Fight Replication Test.
5h

Over the course of the last few years, my reflections on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) have led me to discern a noteworthy evolution within the discipline, delineating it into two distinctive branches—Combat-Based Jiu-Jitsu and Competition-Based Jiu-Jitsu. This marks a departure from its historical structure, which encompassed three distinct styles: Vale-Tudo, Self-Defense, and Competition.

Regrettably, a prevalent trend has emerged where numerous Jiu-Jitsu schools predominantly prioritize competition techniques, sidelining the integral fighting aspects of the art. The reasons behind this shift remain elusive, though one might speculate that many instructors either lack the expertise to impart the combat techniques inherent in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu or find it labor-intensive to incorporate them into their curriculum.

In response to this paradigm shift, I've chosen to discard the conventional triad of Jiu-Jitsu styles and have instead redefined the discipline into the aforementioned Combat-Based and Competition-Based categories. This deliberate categorization serves as a foundation for my unique approach to Jiu-Jitsu, which integrates six essential elements: striking, joint locks, chokes/strangulations, throws, takedowns, and pins. By embracing these six fundamental components, I aim to provide my students with a comprehensive and well-rounded unarmed fighting style, equipping them to navigate one-on-one confrontations effectively. This approach seeks to bridge the gap between the traditional roots of Jiu-Jitsu and the contemporary emphasis on competition, fostering a versatile skill set that extends beyond the confines of the sportive arena.