Women in Perry Hall Staying in Shape with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Grapple Academy Martial Arts LLC, located at 4132 E Joppa Rd in Perry Hall, is home to an all-women Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class. If you’re not sure what Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is, it is both a sport and a self-defense system that was designed so that a weaker person can defend him/herself against a larger attacker. In time, it became a sport as well, where people can compete, 1-on-1, against each other. For years, this was a male-dominated sport, and it still is. However, Perry Hall has a small niche, where 10-20 women gather every Tuesday to learn these techniques, and the reason is not what you think. Yes, it’s a dangerous world, and we need to learn how to defend ourselves, but Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has more to offer. It’s a way for women to step out-of-the box and out of their comfort zone to learn a new skill that will not only get you in shape, but KEEP you in shape.

The lure of Jiu-Jitsu is not usually there with women. Most women join the Cardio Kickboxing class, a familiar exercise routine, to burn calories. After sticking around for a little bit, they see the men (and some women) line up for their Jiu-Jitsu class and realize that THEY can do this too. It’s true, YOU can! GAMA is a vibrant school with three female Jiu Jitsu instructors along with Coach Greg. One of my students, Candice, wrote an excellent review about the school on our Facebook page, just yesterday, and I’d like to share some of it with you. To see the full review please visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/grappleacademy

“I started going to Grapple Academy in November and started out going to the Cardio Kickboxing classes, and loved it........Then I decided to be brave and try the women’s Jiu Jitsu class, and I was so happy I did. I never in my wildest dreams would have thought that I would have the guts, the strength, or the confidence to do something like Jiu Jitsu, but I was so wrong. Coach Greg is awesome and I don’t think I could have progressed as much as I have without him as a coach!.....If you are looking for something different than running on a treadmill at the gym, are looking to challenge yourself, or are just looking for something fun to do, I highly recommend Grapple Academy!.....”

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is more than just exercise. It’s more than just self-defense. It’s EMPOWERMENT! This empowerment should not be exclusively for men. So, is it time for you to step out of your comfort zone?

For more information on the Women’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program at Grapple Academy Martial Arts LLC in Perry Hall, please visit www.grappleacademy.com or call (410) 635-4327. Everyone receives a Two-week FREE TRIAL!