Brazilian Jiu jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting with the goal of gaining a dominant position and using joint-locks and chokeholds to force an opponent to submit.

Over the years it has been continually updated and enhanced so whilst it is rich in tradition, it is a flexible and effective martial art relevant to modern times and situations. The study of Jujitsu gives practitioners new and impressive skills as well as accomplishing gratifying personal achievements.

Martial arts is a way of life, where dedication, respect and open mindedness are essential. Dedication includes consistency in the way one trains, how well one takes care of his/her health in order to stay active, and how positively one remains emotionally. One should also respect the self, others, and other styles of martial arts. Open mindedness reflects an attitude of maturity, since the person willing to admit he/she does not know it all is humble, allowing more space for growth and fulfillment in his/her life.

Martial arts is a tool for physical, emotional and self-improvement. The health benefits of a regular practice include stress relief, cardiovascular conditioning, and weight loss. The emotional advantages of performing it involve a relaxed state of mind, a sense of self-confidence and enthusiasm. Consistent practice will  also bring peace and joy, which are true spiritual treasures.

Although we honor Martial Arts traditions that go back centuries, we are dynamic and are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to enthuse and excite our students.
 

The benefits students in BJJ experience can be broken down into the following areas:

• Skill development: Student's motor skills, coordination, reflexes, balance and agility are greatly enhanced by our training methods.

• Physical development: Students build strength, flexibility and a physical hardiness that can only achieved through this kind of training.

• Self improvement: Confidence, discipline, perseverance and courage are achieved by conquering new challenges. BJJ helps defuse stress and students acquire a strong focus on continual self improvement.

• Muscle toning and conditioning: Strong, fit and toned bodies are difficult to develop with the "average" workout or sport. The programs at MAQLD are designed partly with these results in mind. So as well as increasing your physical abilities and self defence capabilities, you will also lose fat and increase muscle tone, leading you to look and feel good as well as perform to your maximum ability.

• Energy and well being: Increased fitness gives students the energy reserves to get through even the toughest of days with little stress or effort. MAQLD BJJ practitioners have the ability to take most of life's surprises in their stride.

• Cardiovascular health: Healthy heart and lung function is the backbone of any fitness program. Students achieve this by training with exciting, effective and powerful methods which allow them to perform longer, faster and with more intensity than they would have believed possible in their previous existence. 

• Fat loss: Increased cardio vascular functioning, larger muscle mass and ongoing training results in a beneficial (and extremely desirable) side effect; fat loss. Our exciting and motivational classes, ongoing professional coaching and progressive programs help you stay the course, enjoy the journey and continually improve upon your best efforts.

In just a few brief weekly sessions you can be on your way to what is surely going to be your most exciting activity.