What is Jiujitsu?

If you have watched televised Mixed Martial Arts matches you may have noticed there are quite a few competitors who are practioners of Brazilian Jiujitsu. Brazilian Jiujitsu is an martial art form that was developed in Brazil by the legendary Gracie family. Instructed in the ways of Japanese Judo by Maeda Mitsuyo, the Gracie family used this base to develop the techniques of modern Brazilian Jiujitsu. In addition to fighters from the Gracie family, fighters such as the Noguiera brothers and BJ Penn among numerous others have used this Jiujitsu base to compete in various Mixed Martial Arts promotions, including the UFC.

In Brazilian Jiujitsu competition, striking is prohibited and throws are not often used, therefore those who do not have confidence in their physical strength as well as women should not be apprehensive about giving this sport a try. The techniques we practice are not only for use in Mixed Martial Arts and when one learns to use the wide variety of techniques available in Jiujitsu they can learn to control and an opponent without using size or strength.

In Brazilian Jiujitsu competition, competitors are divided up by not only size and belt color, but also by age. Nearly every week there are local and national tournaments which attract a wide variety of participants.

Paraestra Hakata is a place where all types of people (students, business men, women etc.) with a variety of personal goals (weight loss etc.) can all train. Head Instructor Tomari Kenshi took 2nd Place at the CBJJO International Tournament and 3rd at the CBJJ International Tournament, so you will receive world class instruction at Paraestra Hakata.