PREMIER BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU ACADEMY IN NORTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS

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DANIEL GRACIE BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU ACADEMY | NORTHSHORE

PREMIER BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU ACADEMY IN NORTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS

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DANIEL GRACIE BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU ACADEMY NORTHSHORE

WE DON'T JUST TEACH BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU

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At Daniel Gracie BJJ, we are on a mission to inspire individuals to discover their inner strength, build resilience, and develop effective self-defense skills through the transformative art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. 

Our approach combines traditional techniques with modern training methods, ensuring a well-rounded and practical learning experience for students of all levels.

Come to our academy in Tewksbury, MA and see why we are the leading choice for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on the Northshore and Northeast Massachusetts.

WHO IS DANIEL GRACIE?

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Daniel Gracie is a highly respected figure in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As a member of the legendary Gracie family, Daniel brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our academy. His dedication to the art and commitment to fostering a positive learning environment have made him a sought-after instructor worldwide.

WHAT IS BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU?

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on ground fighting and submission grappling. It originated from Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and Judo, with significant modifications and innovations developed by the Gracie family in Brazil. 

BJJ places a strong emphasis on leveraging technique, leverage, and strategy, allowing a smaller or weaker individual to defend themselves against a larger and stronger opponent.

Ground Fighting

BJJ practitioners aim to take the fight to the ground, where they can utilize their skills in positional control, escapes, and submissions. Unlike striking arts, BJJ focuses on clinching, takedowns, and groundwork.

Positional Control

BJJ emphasizes achieving dominant positions on the ground, such as mount, back mount, side control, and guard. These positions offer better control over the opponent and create opportunities for submissions.

Submissions

The ultimate goal in BJJ is to force an opponent to submit through joint locks (such as armlocks and leglocks) or chokes. Submissions are applied strategically to exploit an opponent’s vulnerability.

Guard

The guard is a fundamental BJJ position where a practitioner on their back uses their legs and body to control and potentially submit the opponent. There are various forms of guards, each with its own set of offensive and defensive strategies.

Rolling & Sparring

BJJ training often involves live sparring sessions, commonly referred to as “rolling.” This allows practitioners to test their techniques and adapt their skills in a dynamic, unscripted environment.

Self-Defense

While BJJ is primarily a sport, many schools also incorporate self-defense techniques, focusing on real-world scenarios where the fight may end up on the ground.

BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU Belts & Ranking System

BJJ uses a colored belt system to indicate a practitioner’s skill level. The ranking typically starts with white belts for beginners and progresses through blue, purple, brown, and black belts. Black belts may have additional degrees, denoting further expertise.

ABOUT OUR BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU ACADEMY

Paul Tomasi, BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU Head Professor

Paul grew up in Tewksbury and is an alumni of Tewksbury Memorial High School…

OUR BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU CLASS SCHEDULE

GI Jiu JITSU CLASSES

MORNING CLASSES | TUESDAY & THURSDAY | 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

EVENING CLASSES | MONDAY - THURSDAY | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

GI Jiu Jitsu class, focused on basic fundamental movement, positions and submissions. For ages 13 and up, all ranks welcome

GI JIU JITSU CLASSES (WOMEN ONLY)

EVENING CLASSES | TUESDAY | 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

GI Jiu Jitsu class, focused on basic fundamental movement, positions and submissions. For women ages 13 and up, all ranks welcome

KIDS JIU JITSU CLASSES

EVENING CLASSES | MONDAY & WEDNESDAY | 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

GI Jiu Jitsu class, focused on basic fundamental movement, positions and submissions. For children ages 5 – 12 only.

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EVENING CLASSES | WEDNESDAY | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Jiu Jitsu conditioning/ competition class. All ages and ranks welcome!

OPEN MAT | GI JIU JITSU

MORNING CLASSES | SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Open mat rolling. All ages and ranks welcome!

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has gained popularity worldwide, not only as an effective martial art for self-defense but also as a sport with a rich competitive scene. 

BJJ tournaments, including the prestigious World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Mundials), attract participants from diverse backgrounds and skill levels, contributing to the global growth and recognition of the art. We would love for you to come join us!

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US TO LEARN BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU

We are the Northshore’s premier official Daniel Gracie Academy. Offering Daniel Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for all ages. 

Whether it is self defense or self-confidence you’re looking for, or  just looking to get back on the mats! Daniel Gracie Academy Northshore can help! Come in for a free one week trial today! 

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