Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an art specialising in ground fighting and grappling, developed during the early 20th Century in Brazil.
A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighter will look to take their adversary to the ground, relying on positional dominance & control and to finish the encounter by applying a lock to a joint or a choke/strangle.
Our BJJ class is suitable for everyone wanting to learn grappling skills for self-defence and competition. It is one of the most effective fighting systems and a sport in its own right. It has become a staple art for many MMA fighters and can be used alongside Muay Thai to build an all-round fighting ability The class is suitable for those who want to improve their fitness, get stronger and/or lose weight. Classes are open to everyone regardless of age, fitness level or ability.
Entry level students at Fightworx Academy will learn the basic movements of BJJ including
- Submissions – how to make someone give up
- Positional dominance – how to control your opponent and attain a dominant position and how to fight from an inferior position
- Defence and escapes – so you cannot be beaten
We also offer classes for children (ages 5-15)
Roger Gracie is a 10 time Jiu-Jitsu world champion and 4th Degree Black Belt. He is the grandson of the founder of the art, Carlos Gracie. Son of Mauricio Gomes and Reila Gracie. The Gracie family has been the driving force in the growth of Jiu-Jitsu and the revolution in the martial arts around the world.
All RGA Taunton BJJ Instructors are graded under Roger Gracie lineage
Helio Gracie > Carlos Gracie Junior > Roger Gracie > Kevin Capel > Gary Davies
Our Timetable
Jiu Jitsu
Monday
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Jiu Jitsu
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Juniors/Teens Competition Class (5-16) Competitors INVITE only
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Jiu Jitsu
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All Levels – Technique
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Jiu Jitsu
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All Levels – Sparring/Open Mat
Tuesday
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Jiu Jitsu
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Beginners – White Belts Only
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Jiu Jitsu
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All Levels
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Jiu Jitsu
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Advanced – Coloured Belts Only
Wednesday
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Jiu Jitsu
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Junior/Teens – No-Gi (8-16)
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Jiu Jitsu
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All Levels – No-Gi
Thursday
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Jiu Jitsu
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Beginners – White Belts Only – Gi or No-Gi
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Jiu Jitsu
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All Levels – Technique
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Jiu Jitsu
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All Levels – Sparring/Open Mat
Friday
Saturday
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Jiu Jitsu
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Parent & Child (5-11)
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Jiu Jitsu
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Juniors (5-11)
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Jiu Jitsu
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Teens (11-16)
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Jiu Jitsu
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All Levels – Open Mat / Competition Class
Sunday
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Jiu Jitsu
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All Levels – No-Gi
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Jiu Jitsu
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Open Mat
BJJ Instructors
Gary Davies
Matt Male
Gary Batten
Sammy-Jo Lawler
Owen Jones
