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History of jiu-jitsu
Literally
translated, jiu-jitsu means “gentle art.” It is believed to have
originated in India over 2000 years ago where it spread into China,
and eventually Japan. It was here that Japanese samurai adopted the
martial art as their form of empty-hand combat. In the early
1900’s, a master of Japanese jiu-jitsu, Mitsuyo Maeda, moved to
Brazil and was taken in by Gastao Gracie.
As token of his appreciation, Maeda passed on the art to Gastao’s
eldest son, Carlos. From there, Carlos taught his brothers,
including Helio, the youngest and weakest. In order to compensate
for his stature, Helio refined and restructured the techniques to
utilize leverage and skill to overcome much larger and stronger
opponents. His development of this new technique revolutionized the
martial arts world. Now Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is studied and taught all
over the world
About Relson
Gracie
 Relson
is the second eldest son
of grandmaster Helio Gracie. He
began learning jiu-jitsu at the
tender age of two and was competing by age ten. He reigned as
Brazilian National Champion for 22 consecutive years and was
entirely undefeated during this period. His popularity grew, and he
soon became known to many as “Campeao,” or “Champion.” In 1988,
Relson moved to Hawaii to introduce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to the Aloha
State. Now retired from competition, Relson remains dedicated to the
art and to the family tradition through teaching Gracie jiu-jitsu
all over the world, including Columbus where he hosts two of the
largest competitions each year.
Programs
Kids’
Classes Ages 5-14
Our Kids’ Jiu-Jitsu Program
teaches self- esteem, self-discipline, goal realization, and how to
handle negative peer pressure and threatening situations. Our
approach incorporates technique into fun activities, and we reward
academic achievement through recognition among peers. Jiu-jitsu is
the most effective self-defense system in the world and will equip
your child with skills to promote his or her physical and emotional
wellness.
Women’s
Self-Defense (Coming Soon)
We offer specialized courses
specifically designed for Women’s self-defense. Our classes teach
individuals how to utilize proper technique, leverage, and
positioning to overcome a larger, stronger aggressor. The classes
focus on self-defense and the promotion of self-confidence (a proven
factor in attack prevention) as well as an incorporation of rape and
abduction awareness and prevention.
Adult
Classes
The adult program has
something for everyone. Classes are taught in a non-traditional
way. Students are encouraged to ask questions. Whether you are
interested in high level competition or recreation and self-defense,
our classes will give you what you’re looking for. Benefits include
increasing your physical stamina, energy level, weight loss, muscle
tone, mental health, and much more—all at each individual’s own
personal pace.
Call
614-580-1723 or use the “contact us forum” for details on personal
training, gym membership, and our new classes
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