Family self defense classes in Waynesville, North Carolina

Gracie Jiu Jitsu, located at 218 Branner Avenue in Waynesville, North Carolina, is a health institution offering Intermediate/Advanced classes on Sundays and Thursdays. These classes follow the original Gracie Humaita Academy curriculum, focusing on the application and development of Jiu Jitsu skills in various self-defense and competition scenarios. The classes feature positional drills and "live" training to develop real-time attributes in fundamental skills. Gracie Jiu Jitsu, also known as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, incorporates defenses against punches, kicks, and other attacks, making it a complete martial art that addresses a wide range of skills. The philosophy of Gracie Jiu Jitsu is to neutralize a stronger opponent's advantage by taking them down to the ground and using leverage and body mechanics to control and submit them.