Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the most popular styles of the Martial Arts that exist today, its growth in popularity is from the fact that it has been a very successful in the ground game (wrestling/grappling) for many professional Mixed Martial Art Fighters, plus it is just a fun type of Martial Art to train in.
Shayne Simpson’s ‘Team Rock Solid BJJ’ is privileged to have Bellingham Washington’s most experienced and Ranked Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor and his team of Instructors leading our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program. J.T. Taylor who was awarded his Black Belt in Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu by the renowned Carlos Gracie JR, Head of the Gracie Barra Organization. J.T. has also trained under Ceaser & Ralph Gracie, David Terry (Rickson Gracie Black Belt), as well as World Champion Cassio Werneck. J.T. currently travels to Vancouver Canada to train with Tim Shears Head of Grace Barra B.C. in Vancouver Canada.
Benefits of Training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Self Defense which will enable you to close the distance, take the bad guy down, then dominate and control the position, then finish the fight in a no striking manner usually with (Chokes, Locks, or Holds). BJJ also can help you turn a situation around if you are taken down, It can help you reverse the situation so you can dominate and control the position, Then finish the fight!
Sport Jiu Jitsu which will give you the opportunity to compete if you choose in a non striking competition. Taking the grappling sports such as wrestling and judo to a more realistic yet safe type of grappling combat.
- Combat Sports which will give those that want to fight or train in Mix Martial Arts a great advantage if the fight goes to the ground or you choose to take it to the ground!
- BJJ is the Great Equalizer which will allow the smaller, weaker person to defend themselves against bigger, stronger assailants by using leverage and proper technique.
- Joint Locks and Choke Holds which allows you to end the fight with striking.
- We Teach Gi & No –Gi which allows a student to learn how to use their environment that they are wearing - clothing such as coats & shirts to apply Joint Locks and Choke Holds. By learning No-Gi a student learns how to end the fight not having to rely on clothing and learns how to work around a sweaty slippery body that a student might encounter when training or fighting for real or sport.
- Fitness - BJJ is a great way for a student to get into shape while learning a great and usefully skill, we call this ‘Fitness with a Purpose’!
Class Times: NOON Classes Tuesday & Thursdays 12:00 noon . Evening Classes Monday & Wednesday 7:00 pm.
Open Mat Friday 6:00pm
So how do you get started? Good Question!
First you need to get signed up for 2 of our Free (no cost) Semi Private Starter Classes, in these classes we will go over all the basics you need, so that when you step onto the floor in the regular class you will feel confident and ready to learn!
We will also throw in a Free ‘Shayne Simpson’s Martial Arts and Fitness Logo T- Shirt’ !
Now you can’t get a fairer deal then that 2 Free Starter Classes and a Free Martial Arts T-Shirt!
Why do I do this? Simple, because I believe in our program and believe you will like it!
Call (360)734 -5118 to take advantage of this great offer!
