Kids Jiu Jitsu
Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Program
Classes at 1401 S. McClintock Dr. Tempe, AZ 85281
BJJ (Gi)
Monday through Thursdays
4:30-5:30 pm
MMA/No-Gi
Fridays
4:30 –5:30 pm
What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an incredible self-defense system based on the principals of technique and leverage, which allows its practitioners to defeat opponents of much greater size and strength. You don’t have to be a big, fast, or young to be an effective fighter. It was made for real street fighting.
Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
95% of all fights end up on the ground. What if you have to protect yourself against someone who is bigger, stronger, and hits harder than you? If you simply try to exchange punches and kicks you might not stand a chance. What if they muscle you to the ground and start pounding on you? Bad news if you’ve never learned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which can effectively defeat an aggressive assailant using ground grappling techniques.
Would it benefit my child?
Absolutely! Jiu-Jitsu, which means “gentle art”, emphasizes the use of technique and leverage. So your child won’t have to rely on size, strength, or speed, while also learning to defend themselves and subdue their opponent in a safe and humane way without having to rely on kicks and punches if not necessary. Your child will develop physical awareness of balance, reflexes, flexibility and coordination, as well as build on the mental aspects of their personality such as self-esteem, discipline, confidence, compassion, and good work ethic. The classes are taught in a positive, fun, and friendly manner, so your child will enjoy learning the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
About Team GD Jiu-Jitsu
Team GD Jiu-Jitsu is the most active Nova Uniao branch in the United States. At least half of the nearly 200 students are active competitors winning State, National, and International BJJ titles. The GD team has been able to win the Team title at the AZ State BJJ Championship 5 times in a row (2006 to 2010) and taken top 3 spots at the US Nationals from 2006-2010. Team GD Jiu-Jitsu has been rated #1 School in the Adult Division at the AZSBJJF Ranking in 2009 & 2010. Additionally, our competitors have titles in the World’s 2 most prestigious tournaments operated by the IBJJF, the Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship and the World Championship (Mundial). To date Team GD has secured 20 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Medals (Mundial) and 17 Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Medals at the toughest category in the World, the Adult division (World Gi: 11, World No-Gi: 9, Pan Gi: 15, Pan No-Gi: 2). Along with the achievements made at IBJJF tournaments, Team GD has been able to secure 1 medal at the Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Pro Cup, the World´s crown elite professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship.
Kids Team competing at the 5th AZ International Open in March 2010.
About the GD Jiu-Jitsu Kids Team
The GD Jiu-Jitsu Kids Team was started in 2003 in hopes to develop strong Jiu-Jitsu players with Champion potential for the future. The Kids Team competes from 4-6 times a year in their respective age, belt, and weight division. The Kids Team represents the young talent and continued growth of Jiu-Jitsu within Team GD Jiu-Jitsu and Nova Uniao. When competing in state/local events, the name, Team GD Jiu-Jitsu, is used; Nova Uniao is the team name used for IBJJF (national/international) events, helping the team unify with its counterparts located within the US and around the World.
Kids Team after the 3rd AZ Kids Cup
Instructor
About Steve Rosenberg
Steve Rosenberg is a Black Belt under Gustavo Dantas. Mr. Rosenberg has been one of the standout competitors from Team GD Jiu-Jitsu since 2004, winning State, National and International titles. On top of his teaching and training responsibilities, Mr. Rosenberg is also a registered E.M.T.
