Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a modern martial art used for self defense, competition, and exercise. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was modified from Japanese Judo by the Gracie family in the early 1900′s. Its extensive ground work and leveraged grappling attacks allows a smaller person to effectively defend themselves against a larger attacker.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu really burst into the public spotlight in the United States in 1993, when a 170lb Royce Gracie consistently defeated larger opponents who were considered masters of their respective arts in no holds barred competitions.

Here at C3 Athletics, the instructors Jiu-Jitsu lineage can be easily traced back to the original Gracie Family. Along with the exercise aspect of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, C3 will be fielding teams in grappling competitions in the north-east.