BJJ is a martial art, combat sport, and a self-defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting.
Jiu Jitsu, which means gentle art, is the oldest form of martial art. It originated in India more than 2000 years before Christ. It was created by monks who could not use any type of weapons to defend their lives against barbarian attacks. Jiu Jitsu spread through China and eventually took root in Japan. A Japanese man named Maeda brought Jiu Jitsu to Brazil in 1914 and was elaborated on by Carlos and Helio Gracie. Commonly known as BJJ – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is all about leverage. More than 80% of most fights end up on the ground in real street situations. This is where BJJ is at its best. No matter the size, a smaller man or women can submit a larger person with the correct training and technique.
MATRIX GYM GOLD COAST
Matrix Gym BJJ Gold Coast is located on the northern end of the Gold Coast and has been operating for over 15 years. We have an excellent facility with over 500 square meters of training space, 4 showers, seperate mens and ladies toilets, 50mm MMA seamless matts for that extra padding, 2 Muay Thai boxing rings and a large array of kick bags. We do Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Axis Jiu Jitsu Academy head professor & owner Jason Roebig.
Our instructors have a minimum of 10 years experience and have competed in sport BJJ gold coast and MMA events.
BJJ has a huge world following these days with organizations such as www.ibjjf.org and the Australian governing body www.afbjj.com
BJJ is a fast growing sport mostly due to the rise of the UFC. It is an integral part of MMA as is Muay Thai. BJJ can be done in a Gi or No Gi uniform, which is more relative to MMA and street self-defense.
