The origins of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu trace all the way back to the mid 1900’s,
when a submission-oriented style of judo was brought from Japan to Brazil.
In Brazil, the martial art evolved further and developed its signature ground
techniques.
After that, BJJ’s effectiveness was proven all over the world through the so called “Vale Tudo” fights (i.e. “no-rules” fights), where BJJ athletes defeated much heavier and stronger opponents that practiced other martial arts.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu consists mainly out of ground fighting; it includes different kinds of joint locks, muscle squeezes, and chokes – but also throws and takedowns (like in judo and wrestling). By utilizing leverage and body mechanics, BJJ allows anyone to defeat a larger and stronger opponent through superior technique, without having to rely on physical strength. A gi (kimono) is worn in the traditional style of training; whereas in the “no-gi” variant, the athletes train without a kimono (in equipment such as a rashguard, shorts, etc.).
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes at the Frota Academy are regarded as some of the best in Europe. Our head coach is Augusto Frota, a 4th degree BJJ black belt who is a well-known athlete and coach in BJJ and MMA circles.
After that, BJJ’s effectiveness was proven all over the world through the so called “Vale Tudo” fights (i.e. “no-rules” fights), where BJJ athletes defeated much heavier and stronger opponents that practiced other martial arts.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu consists mainly out of ground fighting; it includes different kinds of joint locks, muscle squeezes, and chokes – but also throws and takedowns (like in judo and wrestling). By utilizing leverage and body mechanics, BJJ allows anyone to defeat a larger and stronger opponent through superior technique, without having to rely on physical strength. A gi (kimono) is worn in the traditional style of training; whereas in the “no-gi” variant, the athletes train without a kimono (in equipment such as a rashguard, shorts, etc.).
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes at the Frota Academy are regarded as some of the best in Europe. Our head coach is Augusto Frota, a 4th degree BJJ black belt who is a well-known athlete and coach in BJJ and MMA circles.
— Introductory classes
— BJJ for advanced athletes
— Competition training for all levels
— Exceptionally experienced instructors
— Functional workouts for BJJ
— BJJ for advanced athletes
— Competition training for all levels
— Exceptionally experienced instructors
— Functional workouts for BJJ
— You’re interested in learning BJJ
— You wish to improve your BJJ the best you can
— You want to learn self-defense
— You want to grow stronger physically and mentally
— You want to surround yourself with positive people
— You wish to improve your BJJ the best you can
— You want to learn self-defense
— You want to grow stronger physically and mentally
— You want to surround yourself with positive people
— Kimono
— BJJ belt
— BJJ belt
INTRO CLASSES
JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT BJJ?
Are you someone with absolutely no experience with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Or perhaps you’ve only attended a couple of classes and still don’t feel confident about the basics? That’s completely normal. Every athlete starts as a white belt — even world champions.
We’re excited that you want to begin your journey with us at the Frota Academy.
Our BJJ intro classes were created exactly for students like you, helping you take your first steps with confidence and proper guidance.
We’re excited that you want to begin your journey with us at the Frota Academy.
Our BJJ intro classes were created exactly for students like you, helping you take your first steps with confidence and proper guidance.