DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE
THE GENTLE ART
ABOUT BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was first developed by Gracie brothers Carlos, Oswaldo, Gastao Jr., and Hélio around 1925. The art was heavily influenced by Mitsuyo Maeda, a traveling Japanese judoka, who first taught Carlos Gracie. Hélio Gracie gradually developed the art as a softer, pragmatic adaptation that focused more on ground fighting.
OUR BJJ LINEAGE
Helio Gracie • Francisco Mansur • Joe Moreira • Roy Harris • Roy Dean • Garth Perkins
FORMALITIES & ETIQUETTE
Onegaishimasu
(oh-neh-guy-she-mah-sue)
Used as a polite greeting to open classes. It is translated as “please be kind to me” or “please do this favor for me.”
Domo Arigato Gozaimashita
(doh-moh are-E-gah-toh goh-zhai-E- mah-she-tah)
Used to close classes. Domo is the equivalant of “thanks” and is less formal. Domo arigato is “thank you.” Domo arigato gozaimashita a polite way of saying “thank you very much.”
GI CLASSES
A Jiu Jitsu Gi (uniform) is required for these classes. Always make sure uniforms are clean and are in good condition.
NO GI CLASSES
For No Gi classes we recommend a long sleeve rash guard, spats and board shorts (no pockets).
