Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a grappling based martial arts technique helping you to defend yourself both in the mat and out on the streets. This combat sport uses techniques to take down your opponent and make them tap out using chokeholds and submissive techniques. The core of BJJ is that a weaker and a smaller opponent can easily overcome a much bigger and stronger person by using proper BJJ techniques. This core value of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the biggest advantage you need while you learn how to defend yourself. In recent times, the popularity of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has increased due to its association with Mixed Martial Arts. Staten island Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is taught in the beginning of contemporary Mixed Martial Arts. Whether you want to learn BJJ professionally or just think of it as a self defense system, the benefits you derive from BJJ is innumerable.

Physical benefits: Like any other form of martial arts, BJJ helps you lose those extra pounds in a short period of time. Though they do not involve a lot of kicking and punching, it is a great art form for cardiovascular activity. You improve your muscle strength and also become more flexible. BJJ improves more than what you see from the outside. The main element what BJJ teaches is body awareness. You understand the workings and limitations of your body. When you are well aware about your body, naturally strength and mobility increases thereby you develop overall fitness.

The art of self defense: Being attacked can destroy your confidence in the worst possible way. BJJ formulates a series of take downs, choking and submissive techniques you can use when you are under attack. By using elusiveness, redirection and off-balancing you can overcome your attacker. Since the techniques don't require high level of fitness but just focus and dedication, BJJ has become the most common art form of self defense. 

A stronger mind: When you know how to defend yourself you become more confident. When you are on the mat, defending yourself from an opponent, you overcome strength and size disadvantages, keep your nerves in check and constantly think about your next move. You are seasoned to handle any situation. When this is applied in life, you actually become more confident about yourself and build self esteem.

The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu lifestyle: Whenever you learn a move from your trainer, it takes a lot of focus and practise to get it right along with mind awareness to use it at the right time. It teaches you the importance of hard work and perseverance and imbibes a no-quitting attitude. Whenever you are in a weaker position and get stuck in a submissive position, BJJ teaches you ways to get out of harm's way. This helps in keeping your mind sharp and also improves your problem solving ability. It's a great stress buster as you need a lot of focus to learn the different techniques so you don't get a chance to think about your day's problems.

In Staten Island, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes are being taught in Codella Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, NYC BJJ and Lasalle Mixed Martial Arts.

Birthday Parties

Whether you are planning for your son's first birthday party or hosting a sweet16 party, Staten Island offers a wide range of options you can choose from.  From extravagant themed parties to a closed group parties, you can hold parties either at the city's zoo, museum or ice skating club. Karate and Martial arts academies organise parties at your request. In Staten Island Birthday parties are being organised by Staten Island Children's Museum, Chuck.E Cheese and Fun Station USA.