Maryland Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Kids Martial Arts RockvilleLong before we became Martial Arts business owners, we were students of martial arts. In fact, we have been training in Martial arts all of our lives.

MORE THAN JUST A MARTIAL ART During the 1930’s Imi Lichtenfeld needed a way to protect both himself and his community against fascists in a pre- independent Israel. So with survival in mind, he combined his wrestling and boxing experience with various street fighting techniques to create what is today known as Krav Maga. The Krav Maga system is a set of principles and instinctive movements based on those real-world scenarios, which can be used by people of all ages and fitness levels to quickly subdue an opponent of any size.Skills include learning how to protect the body’s most vulnerable points (i.e. eyes, throat,face, groin, ribs, foot, etc) while using offensive maneuvers to swiftly neutralize dangerousopponents.Today, his system is known as Krav Maga or “contact combat” in Hebrew. It has become oneof the most popular self-defense combat systems around and is used by the FBI, NYPD, LAPDand Israeli Defense Force, and other militaries around the world.

Your Fists Are Your FriendsWhile hand-to-hand combat is as ancient as human civilization itself,the regulated, modern combat sport of Boxing has only been aroundsince around the 17th century.And based on the present day worldwide popularity of this glovedsport, it is probably here to stay.The goal of boxing is simple: knock down the opponent using yourfists before they do it to you. And as any boxer will agree— it is theartful and careful use of the hook, jab and uppercut that will helpmake this happen.Come to a Pure Performance Boxing class to learn how to stay onyour feet, land and take punches (while protecting your chin andorgans) and how use your fists to take control and defend yourself.Our trained and certified coaches are ready to take you to the nextlevel.

THE MARTIAL ART THAT IS BOTH GENTLE AND EFFECTIVE? It’s a 133 year-old combat martial art, and as of 1964, an Olympic Sport as well. Judo, meaning “the gentle way”, is a martial system of throws, trips, takedowns and pins, all of which aim to immobilize and control an opponent by throwing them off-balance and to the ground. Judo, like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), is the descendant of Japanese Jitsu. Unlike BJJ however, Judo emphasizes grappling from the standing position. Furthermore, in the absence of kicks and punches, Judo emphasizes shifting balance to create sweeping momentum, as well as intense conditioning.

POWERFUL STRIKES AND IMPRESSIVE AGILITYWhile this Filipino Martial Art may also be interchangeably referred to as Arnis andEskima, there is no mistaking its trademark style: knives, swords, sticks and otherweapon-based fighting, similar to that seen in the Jason Borne movies.Training in Kali also includes grappling, joint locks, and weapons disarming. When all puttogether, this National Filipino Sport represents one of the most sophisticated empty-hands methods of short to mid-range fighting.

KEEPING KIDS HEALTHY, HAPPY AND SAFE IN LIFEChildhood can be a tumultuous time. And with so muchchange, it’s easy get off track. Our comprehensive Kid’sMartial Arts program focuses on creating balanced,confident and respectful children who know how to getthrough it all.Some children will especially enjoy the mix of movementtraining and martial arts. Others will enjoy the active andengaging environment where they can make new friendslike them. All will love the fun and engaging workouts withour gentle instructors.Parents, too, enjoy the peace of mind that comes fromknowing your child is learning important self-defensetechniques and the physical and mental discipline.Your child may just notice that stopping bullies, completinghomework assignments and staying focused is a breezeafter our kid’s training.

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