About Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the premier ground fighting and grappling martial art used in Mixed Martial Arts, Submission Wrestling and Grappling Tournaments around the world. It is primarily a ground fighting art focusing on techniques to submit and dominate your opponent with position. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be used to easily defend yourself and defeat larger and stronger opponents on the ground.
Benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Are…
- Effective Ground Fighting Techniques used in Mixed Martial Arts Competitions
- Ability to defend against and beat larger and stronger opponents
- Physical Fitness and Muscular Development
- Effective Ground Self-Defense Art
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Jiu-Jitsu and Strength Academy
Jiu-Jitsu at the J.S.A. is obviously our primary focus. Our goal is to provide the best and most well-rounded jiu-jitsu program in the Connecticut and beyond!
Our BJJ classes are for everyone – whether you are looking to have some fun, get in shape, learn a solid self-defense art and/or start to compete in BJJ tournaments. If you are looking to compete – we have a VERY solid team with our competition coach / trainer / fighter: Rafael "Formiga" Barbosa
We are extremely: blessed, lucky and fortunate to offer one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighters and trainers in the WORLD: Formiga. This allows us to have the best competition jiu-jitsu program in CT. If you are looking to compete or have one the most challenging and rewarding training sessions – I HIGHLY recommend training with Formiga.
Not only do we offer the best teachers, but we also focus on teaching solid techniques to everyone regardless of your experience level. We try to make BJJ very "accessible" to you so that it’s easy to learn and easy to progress / grow with. You will find one of the most respectful groups of experienced instructors and students who will offer you tips, advice, and a great training session.
We strive to have safe, fun and rewarding learning environment that meets your personal goals in Jiu-Jitsu.
Who are your teachers?
Our Jiu-Jitsu program is actually part of a larger family called: Best Way Jiu-Jitsu / Soul Fighter BJJ
Best Way Jiu-Jitsu, founded in 1996 by Andre “Dodeco” Almeida, has quickly become a force in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu world, both in Brazil and in the US. After an incredibly successful career as a Jiu Jitsu practioner, Andre dedicated himself to ensuring that his expertise in Jiu Jitsu was passed on to the next generation. To do this, he formed his own school and called it Best Way Jiu Jitsu. To date, he has graduated 26 Black Belts (including Rafael Barbosa) after rigorous training and testing protocols. The Best Way family is represented on the Champions podium at all major tournaments.
Soul Fighter Jiu-Jitsu is Rafael "Formiga" Barbosa’s team and school from Brazil. You will consistently see Formiga and our Soul Fighter teammates on the podiums in all major BJJ tournaments.