Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu  is a self-defense martial art and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting (ne-waza) and submission holds. BJJ focuses on the skill of taking an opponent to the ground, controlling one's opponent, gaining a dominant position, and using a number of techniques to force them into submission via joint locks or chokeholds.

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was initially developed in the 1920s by Brazilian brothers Carlos, Oswaldo, Gastão Jr., George, and Hélio Gracie, after Carlos was taught traditional Kodokan judo by a travelling Japanese judoka, Mitsuyo Maeda. Later on, the Gracie family developed their own self-defense system, and published Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.

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BJJ eventually came to be its own defined combat sport through the innovations, practices, and adaptation of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Judo, and became an essential martial art for modern MMA. Governing bodies such as the IBJJF work worldwide, and set the rules and standards to be held in sport BJJ competitions.

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BJJ revolves around the concept, taken from traditional Japanese jūjutsu, that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger, heavier opponent by using leverage and weight distribution, taking the fight to the ground and using a number of holds and submissions to defeat them. BJJ training can be used for sport grappling and self-defense situations.

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Sparring, commonly referred to as "rolling", and live drilling plays a major role in training and the practitioner's development. BJJ is also one of our ways of promoting physical fitness, building character, and for our practioners to adopt martial arts as a way of life.

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At Moke's Martial Arts we keep our philopshy strong in our BJJ program as well, our goal is to provide the atmosphere and tools to enable you to not only obtain your fitness goals but you will also be confident and comfortable in a self defense situation.