BrazilianJiu-JitsuGi

The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi classes at Bendu Academy offer an immersive experience into traditional ground combat, using the Gi — often called a kimono — as a fundamental part of the practice. Originating from the samurai arts of Japan and refined in Brazil, BJJ with the Gi emphasizes technique, leverage, and intellect over brute strength, so smaller practitioners can overcome larger opponents.

Beginning with the basics, you learn the art of the roll — the foundational skill of moving and controlling your body on the ground. That work paves the way for joint locks, chokeholds, and the strategic use of the Gi to control and submit. The Gi becomes an extension of the body, offering grips and handles you will not find in No-Gi.

Each class deepens the core principles: leverage, timing, and energy efficiency. Students drill for agility, flexibility, and strength, then apply it in live sparring against each other — a room of mutual learning and adaptation.

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