Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Because of its emphasis on skill and technique over size and strength, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a beginner-friendly martial art, useful to people of all sizes and body types, yet is also benefitial to experienced martial artists, and those training for MMA, looking to expand their skills.
At K-1 FITNESS, our gym membership and BJJ classes provide a challenging physical training regiment for for all skill and experience levels. Join K-ONE FITNESS and you’ll get
- Top-notch gym equipment and safety precautions
- Conscientious fitness training
- Access to gym, boxing, and kickboxing equipment
- Emphasis on complete well being and self-confidence
- Live sparring, a.k.a “rolling”
- Gi and no-gi BJJ training
Instructor Romulo Melo learned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Royler Gracie and Vinicius Aieta. Romulo has won numerous tournament victories in his career, including
- 4 MMA Pro Fight Wins
- 1st place Grappler’s Quest in 2008
- Charles Gracie Invitational Tournament Superfight Champion in 2008
- 2nd place No-Gi World Championship in 2007
- 1st place Best of the West (No-Gi) in 2006
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In the 1990s, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu rose to prominence on the international scene of martial arts when Brazilian Jiu Jitsu expert Royce Gracie won three of the first four Ultimate Fighting Championships. Unlike Muay Thai or traditional forms of boxing and kickboxing, Brazilian Ju Jitsu is a martial art that focuses on using grapple, joint lock, and chokehold techniques to overcome an opponent; allowing even smaller fighters to have a distinct advantage. Using this powerful martial art, Gracie soon became famous for his ability to take down and submit opponents much larger than himself.
Traditionally, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighters seek to avoid exchanging punches and kicks with an opponent. Instead of relying on muscular force, Jiu Jitsu developes the use of leverage, limb locks, calm under duress, and the ability to out-wit an opponent (brains over brawn). Because of this, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practice is great for real-life self-defense, even if you’re not an experienced martial artist. Jiu Jitsu students learn many different take down techniques to bring the match to the ground, and participate in live sparring matches in order to build confidence and fluidity. Once on the ground, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners learn how to strategically positions themselves to hold and submit their opponent.
Students can get started with a gym membership or enter into our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program for as low as $99. per month. Sign up now for one of the best fitness gyms in the San Francisco bay area!