TBJJ is a center for learning the dynamic martial Art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. BJJ is a modern adaptation of the 2000 year old martial art of Japanese JuJitsu. Things have changed rapidly over the last 100 years in our culture yet very few martial arts have grown with the times. Machado Jiu-Jitsu, created by the famous Machado Brothers, offers a very modern twist on self-defense.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu's fundamental fight strategy is to take the attacker to the ground, establish control, and end the conflict on the ground.
A startling number of fights will end on the ground. How do I know this? Striking with the hands or feet requires that the distance between opponents is carefully managed so that both can strike on target. The moment one fighter decides to take a step back, or forward, it becomes very difficult for the other person to land quality blows without the proper spacing. Too much distance and strikes can't reach the target. Too little distance between fighters and you can't build enough momentum to get in a powerful shot. In fact, it takes professional boxers years to learn how to manage the distance in a fight.
If the distance between fighters is managed properly a BJJ Practitioner can take an attacker to the ground without injury. Once the fight hits the ground all the rules change.
Please visit our website for up to date Hours of Operation.. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art with a simply strategy - take the fight to the ground,control your attackers balance and position,and then end the conflict with a technique that renders your opponent unable to continue the fight. This unique form of Jiu-Jitsu,developed in Brazil over the last 50+ years,shares it's roots with Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and Judo.
One of the first Americans to receive a black belt from Carlos Machado,Tim not only brings the philosophy and technique of Machado BJJ,but also other talents and his own personal way of teaching,making his style of BJJ unique from all others.
Tim cultivates a friendly,open atmosphere where learning comes naturally and the techniques are 100% effective. Tim's philosophy,as is the Machado Brothers,is not to prove or impose our system on other styles of martial arts,but to share what we have with open minds.
Prior to discovering BJJ,Tim earned a black belt from Sifu Rick Fowler in Kenpo Karate and experimented with many different styles of Martial Arts - Kali,Tai Chi,Shotokan,and Wrestling to name a few. Tim is also an accomplished Sport BJJ fighter with 7+ years of competition experience.