Easy answer: because it works.

Mixed Martial Arts fighting events started in Brazil many years ago
(called Vale Tudo there). It was later copied and reproduced in USA under the name of UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), and after that in Japan (called Pride). Now many others popping up everywhere. The competitions clearly showed the world that you need to know some ground fighting system if you want to be effective in a real fight.

When these kind of competitions, started it was very interesting to watch pure martial art one-style fighters, example karate fighter vs. a wing chun fighter, Taekwondo vs. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu etc. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu always won so  everybody realized the importance of knowing how to fight on the ground. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu always won.

No you don’t. Because the key to correct Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Self Defense is to learn how to use BODY MECHANICS and leverage. You do not need strength or agility to execute a technique.
There is a saying in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: If you are using strength to apply a technique that means you do not know that technique.

Apart from learning how to defend yourself effectively against any aggressor no matter the size, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an excellent activity as it builds and/or increases self confidence. When you train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu you are exercising every muscle of your body including your brain.

As for WOMEN, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is considered the best form of real self defense against a rape attack. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu work because of BODY MECHANICS not strength. During most attacks on women a victim will end up in a bottom position. But in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu this is considered a very favorable position to effectively attack and finish the aggressor or disable the attacker to get and get away safely.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was created by Grand Masters Carlos and Helio Gracie from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It focuses on real street fighting situations and self defense.

BJJ stands for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Japanese Ju Jitsu comes from Japan, of course. Like many old and traditional martial arts, it is full of beautiful and artistic techniques. unfortunately it does not work very well when used in a real fight.

For adults learning studying regularly under an instructor’s supervision – about 6 to 8 hours a week let’s say:

White » Blue, about 1 to 2 years
Blue » Purple, about 2 to 3 years
Purple » Brown, about 2 to 3 years
Brown » Black, about 2 to 3 years

It is possible however to speed up the process by training more often and/or taking many private lessons.

Between belts there are 4 sublevels, these are white stripes that are usually applied by the instructor or trainer on your belt end.

Belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are different from belts in Judo, Karate or other martial arts. The color is different and they have a black 10 cm tip on it where usually stripes will be applied. This stripe is the overall goal of the student to become a Black Belt.

Usually a black belt is never issued to a student under 18; often, even if the student qualifies for it, he may need to wait until he is 21 to receive his black belt.

Denton BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Team that is located in Denton,Tx (about 36 Miles North of Dallas Texas). Our Team is Composed of 2 parts, the sport jiu-jitsu part and the Mixed martial Arts competition team.

Lead by Black Belt Kirk Gibson, with the dream of establishing a world-class training facility. Due to his untiring desire for excellence Kirk personally teaches each class. He has created a well balanced team which varies in ages of 16 years old to 40+ years old.

His top students compete in competitions such as the Renegades Extreme Fighting, Bone Brawl, Dallas Fight Night, and IXFA..

DentonBJJ welcomes individuals of all levels from beginner to advanced, all age groups, both men and women. Students describe DentonBJJ as being a part of a family, join us in our family.