Jiu-Jitsu in Woodstock GA

Effortless Power

Most exercises in the west such as weight lifting, jogging, swimming, etc. works primarily on the muscular system and the lungs. The Chinese also partake in this form of exercise but they consider Chi Gung “Qigong” to be a higher level of training for the body. One difference is that Qigong loosens the muscles and expands the joints in order to build power. Aerobics, stretching and strength training will build a form of external strength and flexibility that is based on contraction in the body. The internal exercises of Qigong will build effortless power that is based on relaxation or expansion of the body. The more relaxed and open the body is, the more of its natural energy and power can be expressed.

I see this principle in our Jiu-Jitsu classes at the school. A beginning student will roll in a tensed state due to the fact that he is in a new environment and may be stressed from the new experience. But watch an advanced player roll and you will see a very relaxed attitude and a relaxed physical state. You will also notice that the more relaxed practitioner will feel much stronger and heavier than someone that is holding onto tension as they roll.

I have seen this in every form of martial art I have come in contact with. The farther along the practitioner is, the more relaxed they become and the more powerful they feel.

For more information on our Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Program here in Woodstock GA you can check us out on the web at atlantamartialartcenter.com or give us a call at 77-9263030.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Woodstock Georgia

We are working the Quarter position this week. Quarter position is when you are face down on your hands and knees and your opponent is pinning you to the ground. we will be covering how to survive in the quarter position and how to escape the position in order to regain control on your opponent. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu teaches that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant by using leverage and proper technique—most notably by applying joint-locks and chokeholds to defeat the other person.

For More information on AMAC's Jiu-Jitsu Program please give the school a call at 770-926-3030. or check us out on the web at http://atlantamartialartcenter.com.

Jiu-Jitsu in Woodstock GA

Last night in class we worked on headlock escapes from the side control position. The headlock is sometimes used as a submission by someone who does not have a lot of training. So it is a common attack to see on the street.

The side control headlock is also a common position for a larger opponent to try to put his way to use to crush you. This is why it is important to have a proper study of alignment and body position in order to avoid being crashed by a larger opponent. This is the great thing about good Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, it will focus on good alignment of the body in order to survive against a superior opponent in a self-defense situation on the street.

We went through several variations of escapes from this position. And finished class with active resistance training.

For more information on Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in the Woodstock GA area give us a call at the Atlanta Martial Arts Center located in Woodstock at 770-926-3030.

Jiu Jitsu in Woodstock GA

There are basically two types of jiu-jitsu Taught today. One is more sport base and the other is more self defense base. Both are great for getting in shape and improving your overall physical fitness. The difference is one will train to follow a set of rules in a competition and the other is designed to work on the street.

When choosing a school it is important to know the difference between these two methods of teaching. It is important to also know what your goals are for training, are you looking for a more competition-based game or are you looking for self defense that will work for you on the street.

A good way to know which kind of program you're getting into is to talk to the instructor and ask him what his overall focus of the program is. These are just a few things to consider if you are looking at getting into a Brazilian jiu-jitsu program in the future.

The Atlanta Martial Art Center is located in Woodstock GA and offers programs in Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Thai Boxing, Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Kali, No GI grappling, self-defense and more. for more information you can call the school at 770-926-3030 or check us out on line at atlantamartialartcenter.com.

Jiu-Jitsu Camp in Woodstock GA

The last three days were fantastic!

Every year attendance grows for the Brazilian jiu jitsu camp at AMAC(http://atlantamartialartscenter.com) and this yeas camp was no exception. The Atlanta Martial Arts Center has 10 Sub-affiliate schools located around the southeast and each school had a showing for the camp.
Attending to Teach were Professor Pedro Sauer and Andre Galvao. Professor Sauer started on Friday night answering questions from the attendees, he also taught the first session on Saturday morning. Andre Galvao took the afternoon session and covered various guard passes.

After the first session on Saturday Sifu Steve Grantham tested for his black belt in front of the whole group and did a great job, congrats Sifu Steve!
The Camp finished up on Sunday with a review of the two previous days and some rolling.

For more information on our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Program you can call the school at 770-926-3030 or check us out on line at http://atlantamartialartscenter.com or drop by the school at 11303 Highway 92 Woodstock GA 30188