Bindner's Jiu-Jitsu Academy Classes and Benefits

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is based on the practical application of technique and leverage to overcome an opponent. It does not rely on strength, size, or speed, but rather on the intelligent use of strategy and technique to overcome such physical attributes. What is required is stamina, technique and spirit.

The break down

* Standing Free Fighting - Students are trained in proper ways to defend and attack by using posture and mind set.

* Throws and Takedowns - Students are trained how to take their opponent’s balance, and control a physical attack safely to the ground, using the attacker's strength and energy. This will result in an advantage over the attacker or even end the altercation.

* Submission Grappling (also known as finishing moves) Students learn how to control an attacker on the ground using body movements and mechanics, leverage, pressure points, escapes, reversals, chokes and joint locks. The application of these techniques will eliminate the possibility of the attacker injuring you.

Adult Jiu-jitsu Training

Our Jiu-Jitsu classes are taught both with the gi (uniform) and in the summer months, without the gi (wearing shorts/sweats and t-shirt or other athletic clothing). Each class consists of warm-ups, stretching, drills, techniques, and live training with a partner. You will learn how to control yourself mentally and physically through proper breathing and relaxing techniques. Then you will learn how to control an opponent using the application of proper positions of leverage on the opponent, while using their energy against them. Jiu-jitsu techniques are specifically designed to enable people to defend, get fit, and have fun without causing injury to themselves or their opponent. We have joined together a unique, full body, mind and spirit workout that is fun, fulfilling, and practical. This type of training goes far beyond the benefits of standard health club type exercise programs.

A regular class involves 30 minutes of warm ups/conditioning drills, 30 minutes of drilling new moves with a partner, and 30 minutes of grappling. Grappling usually starts with both students facing each other from a kneeling position for beginners, and standing for the more experienced. This gives students a chance to apply what he/she has learned against an opposing partner.

In addition, special training seminars are offered during the year in striking, and edged weapon and blunt object defense. This training is designed to give students a spontaneous and effective reaction to a strike, or weapon attack that has been initiated suddenly and unexpectedly. Students explore the psychology and science of survival stress and the dysfunction of fine and gross motor skills.

Benefits

You will sweat, lose weight, decrease your body fat, develop and tone your muscles, gain flexibility and mobility, increase your energy and endurance levels, decrease stress, and increase your centeredness and focus, all while having a great time in an adult friendly atmosphere. Certified instructors will lead, coach, and encourage you through every class..

Adult Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm, and Saturdays at 11am.

Adult Week-end Warrior classes: Saturdays at 11-12:30 pm

Youth Jiu-jitsu Training - Building Confident Youth (ages 11-14)

The Youth Program focuses on the physical, emotional and mental well being of our youth. Our young students develop confidence, discipline, courage, responsibility, and leadership among other important values. We promote non-aggressive, and non-violent resolutions to conflict. Our curriculum integrates physical education and self-defense techniques with conditioning and skill oriented drills, aimed at improving your youth's coordination, motor skills, agility and flexibility.

The youth class focuses on all aspects of martial arts training both physical and mental. Classes develop discipline, courtesy, self-control, confidence, character, concentration, teamwork, and focus. Athletically we work on building strength, flexibility, and coordination. In addition, this class is intended as a transition period into the adult program.

Certified instructors will lead, coach, and encourage your child through every class, all while having a great time in a friendly, positive and nurturing atmosphere. Your child will also sweat, lose weight, decrease in body fat, develop and tone muscles, gain flexibility and mobility, increase endurance levels, decrease stress, and increase centeredness and focus, all while having fun in supportive atmosphere.

Youth Classes: Thursdays at 6pm.

New Members

New members are always welcome to start training at any time. Students new to Jiu-jitsu, especially those who have no prior martial arts experience, are entering a world of unfamiliar customs, new ideas, and exciting challenges to both the body and mind. Students will train with others having varying levels of experience. By working with a variety of other students, you will be exposed to different body types, and ideas to help expand your mind, and collective knowledge. During class, new members are assisted by a certified instructor.

Attention is given to gross motor skills such as basic stance, movements, strikes, techniques, safe ways of falling, and ground positions. Everyone works together to promote co-operation and a non-violent environment for maximum fun and fitness.

Experienced BJJ practitioners have an excellent sense of their own body movement, as well as their opponents as they efficiently maneuver themselves into positions of leverage such as a throw, hold down, or submission.

Patience is an integral part of Jiu-jitsu. It is important for the senior belts as it is for the beginner. With patience we learn many important lessons. We learn respect, self-discipline, and how to execute a technique safely and properly. Even the accuracy of your technique and your timing are directly related to your patience.

Sometimes you may find a technique or a control painful. Remember, your partner is not acting maliciously, it is a part of training. With patience and self-discipline you will not only learn a greater awareness of the technique and how it works, but a greater awareness of yourself in body, mind and spirit.

It is important to remember that your fellow students, especially the seniors, are there to help you. If you need help, ask the instructor. Seniors are obliged to help the juniors. They not only know what you are going through, but how difficult it can be in the beginning. Do not expect it to be easy, but do not think for one second it is unattainable. Everyone feels a little awkward at the start, and no one stops learning.

So relax and go with the flow. Pretty soon you will be doing break falls, throws, and techniques. You will also find yourself developing new friendships that will make each step a little easier to take. Eventually you will be the senior and the onus will be on you to help the beginner. It takes time. It takes patience.

New students will engage in supervised ground grappling immediately to test their skill and ability. In stand-up fighting, students are instructed to limit contact to light touch. During ground fighting, we grapple until the point of submission. This occurs when a choke or joint lock is applied, and the receiver feels discomfort. To indicate a submission, you will “tap out” by slapping the ground, yourself, or your opponent three times. When you can not improve your position, we recommend you tap out and start again. You will never learn techniques while locked in a stalemate struggle. This will also prevent excessive strain on joints that is unnecessary. During class, you will train with students of different body sizes and varying levels of experience. This will only benefit you, and better prepare you for real conflict.

Our Jiu-jitsu is primarily on the ground, and during the summer months we practice “no gi” techniques with only shorts and a t-shirt, and in the winter months we practice “with gi” techniques.

Beginner’s Training Tips

The initial period of Jiu-jitsu is the most difficult time for most. You may feel awkward and may find unexpected bruises that indicate the smooth rolls and falls that you see are not quite as easy to duplicate as they may appear. This feeling of awkwardness is entirely normal.

If you see smiles in response to early attempts to master grappling, please keep in mind that those smiles are not smiles of derision, but represent the very recent memory of the difficulty of personal starting efforts. After some time has passed, you will feel competent to test for rank. Testing is the time when you begin to experience an understanding of the techniques and their principles. Training Perspective:

Pace yourself! Be realistic in your training goals. Many people think they have to give 100% of their energy, 100% of the time. This is unrealistic and impossible. Don’t be discouraged if you tap out frequently at the beginning. Once you learn the basic techniques, you will start to develop skills and a sense of feeling for body movements. You will accumulate knowledge of which submission move your opponent is attempting, and therefore you will be able to resist, or use the counter-movement to prevent it from happening.

Preventing Injury

Keep flexible and relaxed! Make sure you stretch and warm-up before class. Don’t get discouraged by sore muscles, joints or minor injuries such as bruises. This occurs as a beginner, using movements and muscles that your body is not accustomed to everyday. Do not worry, over time your body will adjust.

Do not hesitate to ask questions at anytime. Our goal is to prevent any injuries at all costs!
Flow with the go, and go with the flow, use the energy you are given to your advantage!
Never execute a technique or movement that you are not comfortable with!
Practice at your own speed and pace!
Relax and Have Fun!


Home \| About Us \| Classes \| FAQ's \| Photo Gallery \| Links \| Contact Us Bindner's Jiu-Jitsu Academy Classes and Benefits Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is based on the practical application of technique and leverage to overcome an opponent. It does not rely on strength, size, or speed, but rather on the intelligent use of strategy and technique to overcome such physical attributes. What is required is stamina, technique and spirit. The break down * Standing Free Fighting - Students are trained in proper ways to defend and attack by using posture and mind set. * Throws and Takedowns - Students are trained how to take their opponent’s balance, and control a physical attack safely to the ground, using the attacker's strength and energy. This will result in an advantage over the attacker or even end the altercation. * Submission Grappling (also known as finishing moves) Students learn how to control an attacker on the ground using body movements and mechanics, leverage, pressure points, escapes, reversals, chokes and joint locks. The application of these techniques will eliminate the possibility of the attacker injuring you. Adult Jiu-jitsu Training Our Jiu-Jitsu classes are taught both with the gi (uniform) and in the summer months, without the gi (wearing shorts/sweats and t-shirt or other athletic clothing). Each class consists of warm-ups, stretching, drills, techniques, and live training with a partner. You will learn how to control yourself mentally and physically through proper breathing and relaxing techniques. Then you will learn how to control an opponent using the application of proper positions of leverage on the opponent, while using their energy against them. Jiu-jitsu techniques are specifically designed to enable people to defend, get fit, and have fun without causing injury to themselves or their opponent. We have joined together a unique, full body, mind and spirit workout that is fun, fulfilling, and practical. This type of training goes far beyond the benefits of standard health club type exercise programs. A regular class involves 30 minutes of warm ups/conditioning drills, 30 minutes of drilling new moves with a partner, and 30 minutes of grappling. Grappling usually starts with both students facing each other from a kneeling position for beginners, and standing for the more experienced. This gives students a chance to apply what he/she has learned against an opposing partner. In addition, special training seminars are offered during the year in striking, and edged weapon and blunt object defense. This training is designed to give students a spontaneous and effective reaction to a strike, or weapon attack that has been initiated suddenly and unexpectedly. Students explore the psychology and science of survival stress and the dysfunction of fine and gross motor skills. Benefits You will sweat, lose weight, decrease your body fat, develop and tone your muscles, gain flexibility and mobility, increase your energy and endurance levels, decrease stress, and increase your centeredness and focus, all while having a great time in an adult friendly atmosphere. Certified instructors will lead, coach, and encourage you through every class.. Adult Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm, and Saturdays at 11am. Adult Week-end Warrior classes: Saturdays at 11-12:30 pm Youth Jiu-jitsu Training - Building Confident Youth (ages 11-14) The Youth Program focuses on the physical, emotional and mental well being of our youth. Our young students develop confidence, discipline, courage, responsibility, and leadership among other important values. We promote non-aggressive, and non-violent resolutions to conflict. Our curriculum integrates physical education and self-defense techniques with conditioning and skill oriented drills, aimed at improving your youth's coordination, motor skills, agility and flexibility. The youth class focuses on all aspects of martial arts training both physical and mental. Classes develop discipline, courtesy, self-control, confidence, character, concentration, teamwork, and focus. Athletically we work on building strength, flexibility, and coordination. In addition, this class is intended as a transition period into the adult program. Certified instructors will lead, coach, and encourage your child through every class, all while having a great time in a friendly, positive and nurturing atmosphere. Your child will also sweat, lose weight, decrease in body fat, develop and tone muscles, gain flexibility and mobility, increase endurance levels, decrease stress, and increase centeredness and focus, all while having fun in supportive atmosphere. Youth Classes: Thursdays at 6pm. New Members New members are always welcome to start training at any time. Students new to Jiu-jitsu, especially those who have no prior martial arts experience, are entering a world of unfamiliar customs, new ideas, and exciting challenges to both the body and mind. Students will train with others having varying levels of experience. By working with a variety of other students, you will be exposed to different body types, and ideas to help expand your mind, and collective knowledge. During class, new members are assisted by a certified instructor. Attention is given to gross motor skills such as basic stance, movements, strikes, techniques, safe ways of falling, and ground positions. Everyone works together to promote co-operation and a non-violent environment for maximum fun and fitness. Experienced BJJ practitioners have an excellent sense of their own body movement, as well as their opponents as they efficiently maneuver themselves into positions of leverage such as a throw, hold down, or submission. Patience is an integral part of Jiu-jitsu. It is important for the senior belts as it is for the beginner. With patience we learn many important lessons. We learn respect, self-discipline, and how to execute a technique safely and properly. Even the accuracy of your technique and your timing are directly related to your patience. Sometimes you may find a technique or a control painful. Remember, your partner is not acting maliciously, it is a part of training. With patience and self-discipline you will not only learn a greater awareness of the technique and how it works, but a greater awareness of yourself in body, mind and spirit. It is important to remember that your fellow students, especially the seniors, are there to help you. If you need help, ask the instructor. Seniors are obliged to help the juniors. They not only know what you are going through, but how difficult it can be in the beginning. Do not expect it to be easy, but do not think for one second it is unattainable. Everyone feels a little awkward at the start, and no one stops learning. So relax and go with the flow. Pretty soon you will be doing break falls, throws, and techniques. You will also find yourself developing new friendships that will make each step a little easier to take. Eventually you will be the senior and the onus will be on you to help the beginner. It takes time. It takes patience. New students will engage in supervised ground grappling immediately to test their skill and ability. In stand-up fighting, students are instructed to limit contact to light touch. During ground fighting, we grapple until the point of submission. This occurs when a choke or joint lock is applied, and the receiver feels discomfort. To indicate a submission, you will “tap out” by slapping the ground, yourself, or your opponent three times. When you can not improve your position, we recommend you tap out and start again. You will never learn techniques while locked in a stalemate struggle. This will also prevent excessive strain on joints that is unnecessary. During class, you will train with students of different body sizes and varying levels of experience. This will only benefit you, and better prepare you for real conflict. Our Jiu-jitsu is primarily on the ground, and during the summer months we practice “no gi” techniques with only shorts and a t-shirt, and in the winter months we practice “with gi” techniques. Beginner’s Training Tips The initial period of Jiu-jitsu is the most difficult time for most. You may feel awkward and may find unexpected bruises that indicate the smooth rolls and falls that you see are not quite as easy to duplicate as they may appear. This feeling of awkwardness is entirely normal. If you see smiles in response to early attempts to master grappling, please keep in mind that those smiles are not smiles of derision, but represent the very recent memory of the difficulty of personal starting efforts. After some time has passed, you will feel competent to test for rank. Testing is the time when you begin to experience an understanding of the techniques and their principles. Training Perspective: Pace yourself! Be realistic in your training goals. Many people think they have to give 100% of their energy, 100% of the time. This is unrealistic and impossible. Don’t be discouraged if you tap out frequently at the beginning. Once you learn the basic techniques, you will start to develop skills and a sense of feeling for body movements. You will accumulate knowledge of which submission move your opponent is attempting, and therefore you will be able to resist, or use the counter-movement to prevent it from happening. Preventing Injury Keep flexible and relaxed! Make sure you stretch and warm-up before class. Don’t get discouraged by sore muscles, joints or minor injuries such as bruises. This occurs as a beginner, using movements and muscles that your body is not accustomed to everyday. Do not worry, over time your body will adjust. Do not hesitate to ask questions at anytime. Our goal is to prevent any injuries at all costs! Flow with the go, and go with the flow, use the energy you are given to your advantage! Never execute a technique or movement that you are not comfortable with! Practice at your own speed and pace! Relax and Have Fun!