Beginner Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU

BJJ

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) promotes the core principle that a smaller, weaker person, using leverage and proper technique, can successfully defend themselves against a larger, stronger attacker. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can be trained for self defense, sport grappling competitions and mixed martial arts (MMA). Sparring (commonly referred to as "rolling") and live drilling play a major role in training, with a premium placed on performance, especially in competition. If your goal is to become a fighter or to be able to defend yourself completely, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers significant advantages over most other martial arts. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was designed as a fighting system to defeat other martial arts, where other martial art and combat styles all specialize in defeating untrained opponents or opponents using that style. The military and FBI have recognized the effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as a martial art not only for sportive contest, but in the real world as well. For a soldier, knowledge of martial arts is life and death, not a hobby or a film script. The US Army chose Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to be the core of their combatives program. Today, it is hard to find any elite military or law enforcement agency that does not incorporate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as the foundation of their training.

Ground fighting

Unlike most Japanese and Korean martial arts systems, BJJ is known for its greater emphasis on ground fighting over striking. In fact, a lot of our lessons are geared towards helping trainees sharpen their ground fighting skills. While it is one thing to take an opponent to the ground, it is really about knowing what to do when you go to the ground. We’ll teach you how to use leverage to defeat your opponent on the ground.

Grappling

You will be taught to control your opponent through various grappling positions that will lead to your opponent’s submission. Positions include side control, mount, back grab, closed guard, open guard, and half guard. By properly applying these positions, you will be able to overpower your opponent.

Submission

Submissions are generally divided into two categories: joint locks and choke holds. Over the course of your jiu-jitsu training, you will learn how to apply various submission techniques in each of these categories. The goal is always to get your opponent to submit.

Questions

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Seminar with Kids Jiu-Jitsu and Beginner Jiu-Jitsu

Who will I spar with?

Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Safe?

You will usually get paired up with someone of the same size and skill level. The instructors are always keeping an eye out for safety reasons. If for some reason you don't feel comfortable sparring with someone you can always pass. It's up to you, we want to make sure everyone is training in a comfortable safe environment.

Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Safe?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and sport. It carries the same possibility of injury as other sports. The instructors do everything possible to make sure that students train carefully. We do recommend safety gear such as a mouthguard and cup to avoid the most common injuries.

Discover Pope's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Our Mission

At Pope's Jujitsu School, our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment where students can learn the art of Jiu-jitsu while improving their physical fitness, mental focus, and overall well-being. We believe that martial arts training is a powerful tool for personal growth and self-improvement, and we are committed to helping our students achieve their goals.

Our Facilities

Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with everything you need to succeed in your Jiu-jitsu training. We have a spacious mat area, top-of-the-line equipment, and a comfortable lounge area where you can relax and connect with other students. We also have a pro shop where you can purchase Jiu-jitsu gear and apparel.

Our Community

At Pope's Jiu-Jitsu Academy, we are more than just a Jiu-jitsu school - we are a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for martial arts and personal development. Our students come from all walks of life and support each other both on and off the mat. We host regular social events and seminars to bring our community together.

ROBSON MOURA

Our History

Robson Moura, also known as “Robinho”, is one of the greatest competitors in jiu jitsu’s super featherweight division, a weight class he dominated for years achieving 6 world titles in his career. After retiring (unofficially) from his competitive career, Robson Moura dedicated his full attention to his coaching activities in the United States where he developed his own association RMNU (Robson Moura – Nations United) one of the most respected grappling affiliations in the US.

Robson Moura was born on the 23rdof March 1978 in Brazil. He started training Jiu-Jitsu very early in life, when he was just 10 years old with his father’s backing. His very first instructor was Ailson “Jucao” Brites in his hometown of Teresópolis, which is located on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. Robson wanted to follow the footsteps of his BJJ idols, so he started training 2 and 3 times per day and competed for the first time in a local competition when he was only 13 years of age.

Unforeseen circumstances had “Jucao” moving away from Teresópolis, leaving “Robinho” without a coach. This however did not detour Moura from his path to becoming a Jiu-Jitsu black belt. With the BJJ bug already fully installed in him he sought out the best lightweight team in the World at the time, the famous Nova Uniao led by André Pederneiras and Wendell Alexander. This new partnership proved to be very fruitful as Robson kept on winning tournaments left and right, culminating this great period with a fantastic win at the World Championships in 1996 as a purple belt.

Going against the minimum time frame guidelines approved by the Jiu-Jitsu Federation, his coaches decided to promote Robson Moura to black belt, at 18 years of age, the following year to compete at the highest level possible, the Mundials (World Championships). Robinho did not disappoint winning the tournament in amazing fashion.

During the following years, this Nova Uniao prodigy had successive wins in the Mundial and lots of other important championships like the CBJJO (World Cup). Moura is known for his innovative style and ever-evolving technique in the world of jiu-jitsu. He won his division in the BJJ Mundials from 1996 through 2000. He is recognized by the IBJJF, CBJJF & CBJJO.

He stopped competing for a few years in an attempt to establish the RMNU association in the United States. Robson had already some well-established schools in Brazil, being his Ribeirao Preto academy the most famous one, but decided the USA was the future of the sport and embarked on the project of building a successful academy there.

After establishing his school, Robson decided to have another stab at the World Championship Gold Medal, it had been 5 years since his last attempt but Moura and his amazing technique came through as he won the 2007 Gold. Not only is Robinho a master competitor, but he is also a successful coach being Augusto Cruz and Ricardo Abreu his most acknowledged standouts.

In addition to his position as Head Instructor at RMNU Headquarters in Tampa, Florida, Moura directs additional academies in Brazil that are run by his black belt instructors. Moura travels frequently across the country sharing his knowledge and experience with other Jiu-Jitsu players. In 2008, he established the Robson Moura Association, with over 45 affiliates around the world. He continues to compete, recently winning his division at the Rickson Gracie Invitational, and competing at Polaris and the Abu Dhabi World Pro in 2016.

ADULTS

Welcome Adults 14 and up

Fundamentals Class

In our fundamentals Brazilian jiu-jitsu class you’ll learn how to handle yourself on the mats. You will learn how to maintain guard, control position, and submit your opponent. Most importantly you will improve your fitness and boost your confidence. Get in touch and give it a try with a free class today!

Class Structure

Warm up (running, ab workout, stretch) 15min
Technique Instruction 5-10min
Drilling Technique
Sparring/Rolling

No-Gi Training

During no-gi training you’ll learn specific training for doing Brazilian jiu-jitsu without a gi. No-gi training has become very popular, especially in the world of competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In our no-gi classes you will learn how to compete with the best. Get in touch and join us for no-gi training.

Class Structure

Warm up (running, ab workout, stretch) 15min
Technique Instruction 5-10min
Drilling Technique
Sparring/Rolling

Takedown Training

While Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is focused on the ground game, takedowns are still important. Grappling cannot take place with both competitors standing after all. Learning proper takedown technique can give you a real advantage in competition. So join us for our takedown class, where you’ll learn judo and wrestling takedowns to round out your grappling game.

Class Structure

Warm up (running, ab workout, stretch) 15min
Technique Instruction 5-10min
Drilling Technique
Sparring/Rolling

Beginner Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Beginner Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU

BJJ

Ground fighting

Grappling

Submission