Gracie (Brazilian) Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a highly effective self-defense system of ground fighting. It is designed to allow a smaller, weaker person to defend his or her self in a real world situation that goes to the ground. Statistics say 90 to 95% of all violent attacks and street fights end up on the ground, where Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is most effective.

Founded by Grandmaster Helio Gracie, who at 135 pounds altered the techniques of traditional Jiu-Jitsu to depend more on leverage and mechanical advantage over strength and speed. Jiu-Jitsu will teach you to use take downs, hold downs, joint locks and chokes, to control and submit your opponent.

BJJ also includes training in standing self defense against punching, kicking, grabs and holds as well as various weapons like the gun and knife. In addition to self-defense, it is an incredible physical workout that will increase your strength and flexibility as it gets you in great shape.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu at AMAC is easy to learn and safe. We go out of our way to maintain a mature, safe training environment to avoid any injury. The classes are taught in an organized, professional manner by trained instructors. We are a School, NOT a gym! We have the best educational process in the area. Our curriculum is designed to educate you in Jiu-Jitsu, not just allow you access to the classes and have you figure it out on your own.

Jiu-Jitsu is also a fantastic method to improve your physical fitness as you learn an effective and proven self defense. The average student looses 10-15 pounds of body fat in the first 3 months of training. It improves your overall strength, endurance and flexibility.

The Atlanta Martial Arts Center is a proud affiliate of the Pedro Sauer Jiu-Jitsu Association. founded by Professor Pedro Sauer, 7th degree black belt under Helio and Rickson Gracie. He was the first black belt awarded from Helio who was not named Gracie. In the year of 2000, Pedro received the Abu Dahbi Combat Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor of the year. Professor Sauer is regarded by many to be one of the most technical jiu-jitsu instructors anywhere.