Here Coaches Lonnie Beck and Chris Taylor start with explaining some of the difference in approach between Gracie Jiu Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Sometimes it just boils down to the mindset. Sometimes your mindset is self-defense, others it is sport or competitions. Often the techniques are the same, but your intention may change.
In this video, they are demonstrating a headlock escape finishing in an arm-bar submission.
The Gracie Jiu Jitsu Program at the Dragon Gym is a great course of study on its own. However, it is also a great compliment for students of striking martial arts like Muay Thai, Tae Kwon Do, and Karate.
If you are interested in trying Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and learning a grappling martial art, email: GJJ@dragongym.com to set up a free trial class or visit our main website: http://www.dragongym.com/brazilian-jiu-jitsu/ to get started.
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