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| GRACIE COMBATIVES |
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| In the late 1920's Grand Master Helio Gracie created Gracie or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after he realized that he was physically too frail to utilize the traditional Japanese techniques. Proven over the last 80 years to be the most reliable system for a smaller person to defeat a larger, more athletic opponent, the techniques of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu are based on precise timing and effective use of leverage so that virtually anyone can do them, man or woman, regardless of their size or athletic ability. Although Gracie Jiu-Jitsu consists of over 600 techniques, studies of the fights conducted by members of the Gracie family have shown that 36 have been used more often and with greater success than all the other techniques combined. Originally developed for the US ARMY, Gracie Combatives is the only course that is entirely dedicated to the mastery of these essential 36 techniques. |
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| GOIU RYU KARATE |
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Style of Karate based on maintaining a balance of resistive and flexible actions. The word "goju" a common Chinese idiom, has two contrasting meanings: GO "hard" and JU "soft". Goju Ryu is a close range self defense system, characterized by circular and linear blocks, joint manipulations and kicking to the lower body. Goju Ryu practitioners seek to develop timing and reaction speed. Blows are delivered quickly and in rapid succession.
Dynamic tension breathing plays a major role in training. This breathing is incorporated in the forms of movement known as "kata". Peter Urban introduced Goju Ryu to the U.S. in 1959. Goju Ryu was developed for the purpose of self-defense; it is not a sport, it is a way of life. Patience is a virtue when training in Goju Ryu, as mastering the basics (i.e. stances, blocks, kicks, elbows, and punches) is required before students are allowed to advance to more sophisticated techniques.
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| GRACIE JIU-JITSU |
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| Grace Jiu-Jitus is a cutting edge art developed from traditional Jiu-Jitsu by the Gracie family of Brazil. Although Gracie Jiu-Jitsu contains stand-up techniques, it is famous for its devastating ground fighting techniques. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu was specifically developed to allow a small person to defeat a larger opponent by the application of leverage and technique, Gaining superior position on your opponent and applying holds, chokes, locks and joint manipulations becomes the foundation for this fun martial art founded by Helio Gracie of Brazil. |
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