Are you interested in learning more about the martial arts and sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. You've probably seen BJJ's use and effectiveness in mixed martial arts arenas like the UFC, PRIDE and Bellator among others.
As a result, you may have one of two misconceptions about BJJ.
1 - It is only for hardcore bruisers that want to fight in the ring and in MMA. While proficiency in BJJ is mandatory for an MMA fighter, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art with decades of tradition and pedagogy. The brazilian jiu jitsu classes at the Dragon Gym in Exton and at the Dragon Gym in Berwyn are designed for beginners. We teach you step by step, from basic techniques to the calisthenics you need. You will get in great shape and learn a spectacular martial arts, all in a friendly, safe and clean environment.
2 - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is only for sport, so it's not good for self - defense. Actually, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is GREAT for self defense. The origination and design of BJJ and Gracie Jiu Jitsu was for a smaller defender to be able to fight off and subdue a larger assailant.
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Calling all DG fans, students, parents, families, and friends! We are incredibly excited to announce our GRAND OPENING for Dragon Gym Mainline! Please join us for the festivities, and get ready to get your DG party on!
Dear Dragon Gym students, parents, friends, and family,
As you know, early this summer, we were more than excited to open DG Mainline, which is our second Dragon Gym location. It's hard to believe it's only been a few months! This second school would not have been possible without all of your love, help, and support. And today, we are incredibly excited to announce our GRAND OPENING for Dragon Gym Mainline!
All are invited and welcome to join us in celebrating the opening of our new school. We hope that you'll come and share in our happiness and festivities. We are so proud of all of our hard work as a DG family, and we can't wait to show you all what we've accomplished, and take the chance to say thank you!
THE DEETS:
When: Sunday, October 2, starting at 10:00 AM
Where: Dragon Gym Mainline, 812 Lancaster Avenue, Berwyn, PA, 19312
Click here to RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/826416720828046/
Are you interested in age-specific martial arts program for your child? Consider the dragon gym. We offer programs specifically targeted for a child’s physical, intellectual, emotional and social development. This not only helps to ensure that they learn focus, confidence and discipline; it also helps them to get stronger physically and mentally, learn self defense, learn how to stay calm and recall important information in stressful situations.
Both schools are very conveniently located for the residents of Chester County and we have been serving the residents of Downingtown, West Chester, Exton, Malvern, Paoli, Berwyn, Devon and Wayne for over 40 years!
This Workshop is only a few weeks away. Make sure to reserve your spot.
We are hosting a FREE Women's self defense workshop at the EXTON school on Sat 9/24.
The workshop will introduce some fundamental and proven concepts from Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu for self defense. We'll also talk about the defensive MINDSET.
The workshop is free and open to all older teen and adult women. You don't need to be a DG member/family member to attend.
The Monday after the free workshop, we'll be kicking off an 8 Week women's self defense course so that you can practice, hone, and stress test both the physical and mental skills that you learn.
Click the link below or call the school: 610-363-7575 to reserve a spot in this free seminar
Just read a great article from our friend Ricardo Almeida. He is one of the top BJJ professors in the country. If you are in the Robbinsville, NJ area and interested in Jiu Jitsu, you should really check out his school.
In the article he talks about the 12 reasons why martial arts are better for kids than team sports and I couldn't agree more. Personally, I participated (and excelled) in team sports as well as martial arts (competitive and non-competitive) during my youth. Additionally, I've observed hundreds (if not more) kids share the same experience of combining team sport activities and martial arts training.
The benefits a child gets from martial arts training last a life time.
Here are the great points that Professor Almeida makes:
Martial arts teach you the techniques to defend yourself, but also the way to think about defending yourself – anticipate and avoid potential dangers.
2. Self-Confidence
As children become more proficient in their selected style of martial arts, their confidence gets a big-boost.
3. Belts and Ranking
Martial Arts ranking system helps teach children to set goals and achieve them, to persevere and prioritize.
4. Discipline
All of this teaches children to respect one another, their opponents and colleagues, and how to play games fair and square – lessons that follow them in their non-Martial Arts lives. It also teaches them to commit, to go to practice even when they don’t feel like it.
5. Individual Achievement: No one sits on the Bench ***
[I]f want your child’s full potential to be nurtured through years of disciplined and diligent training look for a martial art school who offers a serious program
6. Gender Equality
However the martial arts are one of the few sports where both boys and girls can play together.
7. Weight Control
Childhood obesity is a global epidemic and rising trends in overweight and obesity are apparent in both developed and developing countries (CDC stats).
8. You can do it with them
If you have the proper space for it, you can practice with each other at home, and learn from one another.
9. The Never-Ending Season
In Martial Arts we have classes year round. This consistency and availability also helps build upon discipline, and allows children to progress at a much quicker pace in the Martial Arts than in Team Sports.
10. Jiu Jitsu isn’t about brute force, it is about control
That technique and mental toughness should be pursued above all physical attributes.
11. Athletic Development
Many world class professional athletes such as NFL players take up Martial Arts in order to improve their game skills.
12. Jiu Jitsu is Global
If you're looking for a Kids Martial Arts program that includes both Tae Kwon Do (Korean Karate) and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, consider the Dragon Gym. We have an exclusive age-specific approach that helps ensure that your child attains the goals you are looking for.
Our HQ School is in Exton, PA and serves West Chester, Downingtown, Lionville and Chester Springs.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a truly action-packed martial art, designed to teach you how to handle yourself while standing up... and even while laying on your back. In each class you'll learn powerful submission & grappling techniques, get awesome conditioning to tone your body, and practice these techniques with your fellow classmates. All experience levels are welcome.
In our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program you will be learning the following:
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi Techniques
Arm, Joint & Leg Locks
Ground Defense and Ground Submissions
Throws and Takedowns
Practical as well as sport-oriented techniques
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting with the goal of gaining a dominant position from which to force an attacker to submit. The system is based a modified version of traditional Japanese Jujutsu called “Jiu-do” which is based on the idea of soft overcoming the hard. In other words, smaller, weaker person using leverage and proper technique to defend themselves against a bigger, stronger assailant. BJJ can be trained for self defense, sport grappling tournaments (gi and no-gi) and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition. Sparring and live drilling play a major role in training, and a premium is placed on performance, especially in competition.
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