Jiu-Jitsu, translated as ‘the gentle art,’ is considered one of the oldest forms of martial arts. It has also been defined with terms like yielding, softness, subtleness, and pliability.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and combat sport that emphasizes ground grappling, with free sparring being an important training method. The aim is generally to use a variety of grappling holds to advance in positioning, and to finally obtain a submission hold. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is usually practiced in a gi very similar or identical to a judo gi, but non-gi training is also part of the training regimen in many BJJ schools, and is sometimes referred to as “submission werstling”.
The term Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (GJJ) is sometimes used interchangebly with Brazilian “jiu-jitsu”, but is trademarked by Rorion Gracie, and specifically refers to the style of Brazilian jiu-jitsu taught by him and other selected teachers. Helio Gracie is often referred to the father of GJJ, while Carlos Gracie is the father of BJJ.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu became internationally prominent in the martial arts community in the 1990’s, when Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert Royce Gracie won several single elimination martial arts tournaments called Ultimate Fighting Championships against sometimes much larger opponents who were practicing other styles.
Master Wellington “Megaton” Dias is the Founder and Owner of Megaton Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu Academy, the premier training center for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Arizona. Megaton has over 30 years of experience in training and competing in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is one of the world’s most renowned, respected and sought-after instructors. Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Megaton began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jistu at the age of five. He received his black belt under Royler and Rolker Gracie and has trained at and is one of the few Black Belts in the United States to represent Gracie Humaita Academy. Megaton is the only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt to have competed as a Black Belt in every World Jiu-Jitsu Championship since its inception in 1996. Megaton is also the Founder and President of the Arizona Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation which sponsors local tournaments and oversees the enforcement of the rules and regulations of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation in Arizona. Megaton has obtained the only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu advanced training course, approved as to form, for Peace Officers, through Arizona POST, for Continuing or Proficiency Training Credit.
CERTIFICATIONS Fifth Degree Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Third Degree Black Belt, Judo
Child Program (4 – 14)
The Megamites and Megatots children’s program focuses primarily on building a basic jiu-jitsu foundation and the winning attributes needed for learning, discipline, courtesy, confidence, character, focus, concentration, and team work. In addition, we focus on building the basic athletic skills. Presently Team Megaton’s Megamites are the #1 youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program in Arizona.
Adult Program
Megaton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a great way to learn practical self defense from the ground. In addition other attributes are obtained such as weight loss, body toning, conditioning, and confidence. Regardless if you have no experience or a little this program will suit your needs.
Although this program is not competition based and it is not mandatory to compete we do participate in many tournaments to evaluate our skills and athletes, wrestlers, and those looking to try for the first time are welcome.
Megaton BJJ is the only official certified BJJ program in Flagstaff at The Martial Way Training Centre. Please call and schedule your FREE week today!
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