From Dayton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
The Dayton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art program that focuses on ground fighting, self-protection, and applying takedowns, throws, joint locks, chokeholds, and sweeps to defeat one’s opponent. Developed in Brazil, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu traces its roots to the Japanese martial art of judo and traditional jiu-jitsu and has evolved to become its martial art, sport, and way of life.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a tried and true martial art, and proven method of self-defense – so reliable that members of the Army, Navy Seals, FBI, and local law enforcement all train in Jiu-Jitsu. Students at DBJJ begin by learning the most reliable techniques BJJ has to offer. Unlike traditional martial arts, there are no katas, or forms, to memo
Grand Master Manuel Taningco does more than teach martial arts. In 2004, my husband just got out of prison (I was not with him yet). He always wanted to learn martial arts. When he got out, he went up to TAMA and asked if he could barter with Manuel. Of course he said yes and their friendship started. Master Taningco has kept teaching him about all aspects of life, not just the trade agreement they had going. He tells him what he needs to do (he hardly ever listens) to be an honorable person through his life journey. He is very patient and is a great teacher and role model for the young students. He takes a lot of time to make sure the students get their form down perfectly....read full review
About 2y experience of coming here.However drawn you are coming in, a good session on the mats with friends honing each other's skills makes you leave with big smile on your face every time, and exhausted :)JR is a friendly and open minded instructor who allows real people to set their own goals, developer their own game and keep things in good spirits whether you are going strong or working around your limitations.
Joined approximately eighteen months ago and don't plan on leaving for two reasons. One: class attendance is always solid; four or five at the low end, and ten to twelve at the high. Two: classes are provided in just the manner one trying to learn hopes...an instructive one.