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What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ?

Jiu-Jitsu, which means gentle art is the oldest form of martial art. It originated in India more than 2000 years before Christ. It was created by monks who could not use any type of weapons to defend their lives against barbarian attacks. It spread through China, andeventually took root and was elaborated on in Japan becoming the first martial art style. The samurai clans in Japan adopted Jiu-Jitsu as their own traditional style to defeat an opponent regardless if the situation was striking, throwing or grappling. Following from the principles of Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsupromotes that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger assailant using leverage and proper technique; most notably, by applying joint-locks and chokeholds to defeat them. BJJ can be trained for self defense, tournaments (Gi and No-Gi) and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)You dont come to class just to learn how to fight. You also work hard toward mastering the underlying principles that allow you to succeed on the mats. If applied to your life off the mats, these principles can bring more balance to your routine and help you to reach your potential.

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Our Schedule
Basic Adult ProgramMonday-Friday4:00pm-5:00pmAdvanced Adult ProgramMonday-Friday6:00pm-8:00pmKids ProgramMonday-Friday5:00pm-6:00pmPlease stop by the academy anytime we have classes and we can get you and your family setup for success.

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Who will be teaching you?

Carlson Gracie Team Black Belt: Demetrius Ramos was introduced to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in his early adolescence years at age 16. His father Jose Marques was in the Brazilian Air Force and gottransferred to Rio de Janeiro in 1963. There he started learning Jiu-Jitsu with the legendary Helio Gracie. Many years later he went back to his home town of Recife and got married then had five children. Demetrius was the 5th child, born with Jiu Jitsu already in his blood. Demetrius started his passion for the sport in 1992, when he joined the academy of Prof. Gutembergue Melo, a Carlson Gracie black belt. For many years Demetrius trained very hard and rolled with many of the stars from the Carlson Gracie team, such as Liborio, Amaury Bitetti, Murilo Bustamonte, De La Riva, Carlao Barreto, Minotauro, Carlson Gracie Jr and also the man himself Carlson Gracie Sr. In 1998 Demetrius came to the United States to attend the University of Arizona and while continuing training and participating in many Jiu-Jitsu tournaments in Arizona, he made all of his opponents tap out by submission. Soon he realized that there were not enough fights for him in Arizona so he started to participate in tournaments in California. That was when he met Rodrigo Medeiros, a Carlson Gracie Sr. black belt on the Carlson Gracie Team. Rodrigo promoted Demetrius to brown belt after winning many tournaments as a purple belt. As a brown belt, he won many titles as well. Demetrius got his black belt after 5 years as a brown belt and winning the Pan American in the Middle-Heavy weight brown belt division. Even though that he had won many tournaments in every single division in his life a Blackbelt comes from Rodrigo Medeiros only with his merit and approval. Demetrius is very loyal to the Carlson Gracie/BJJ Revolution team. He has been linked to Carlson Gracie from the beginning of his career and never jumped from one school to another. He says: "Loyalty is something that cannot be bought; you're just born with it." He disagrees with instructors who try to promote as a favor and then later they are not able to prove their techniques on the mat. Tucson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a school of 100% fighters, and promotion only comes when well earned through hard training and competitive achievement intournaments. So if you are looking to become a part of this real team of champions, then come and check us out. This is the place where you can train with a Brazilian instructor and get the feeling of a real Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school. It will not be easy, but you will train with the best team.

Who is Tucson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ?

Tucson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy has proven its dominance for over a decade in the most prestigous Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments & MMA. We are affiliated with the Carlson Gracie / BJJ Revolution Team, which is one of the best teams in the world today. BJJ Revolution is 6 time American National Team Champions and our Tucson academy was founded by Professor Demetrius Ramos who is a highly decorated Brazilian Black Belt who has emassed an army of fighters from the Tucson area that have brought multiple World championships to Tucson as well numerous National and State championships..When you join TBJJ, you become part of a community united by the ideals of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle. Special classes and side events coupled with ordinary classes create a fun and exciting calendar of activities that can change your life forever! YOU CAN TRAIN ALL OVER THE WORLD: We have over 60 Family schools worldwide. When you join TBJJ, BJJ REVOLUTION TEAM you can train at any location while you travel across the globe.

Adult Program

Want to know more about TBJJ?
One of the most unique things about our school is our family-orientation. TBJJ is proud to be a powerhouse of the best Jiu-Jitsu champions worldwide while still maintaining a training environment that is welcoming for the whole family.Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is likened to a game of human chess. If you dont like to exercise because you get bored you are not alone. Many of our students were tired of going to the gym and couldnt find new songs or audio books to entertain them on the treadmill. They found BJJ to be the perfect workout because it requires a high level of concentration proportional to the amount of calories burned and pounds lost. On top of all that, you will still learn how to protect your self. Very nice, right?Our school is supervised by a certified Black Belt instructor who is also responsible for teaching classes. Our team of instructors was trained in the teaching philosophy and methods of Carlson Gracie. Over 20 years of teaching experience are at your service so dont worry; you and your family are in great hands.

Kids Program

Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Are you searching for a new way to further develop your childs education, coordination, self-discipline, safety and confidence? We can help. We know that your children, as well as their safety, are your top priority. We also know that you cannot be there to protect them every hour of the day; that they must leave your side to go to school or even visit a friends house. All you can do is trust that whatever environment they venture into is free of bullying. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has long since been the corner stone of many bully proof/bully prevention programs for children, which helps children (as well as the parents) feel more at ease if ever put into such a situationBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu:-Improves cognitive abilities (active problem solving, planning, and sequencing). -Is a dynamic sport that helps students better cope with stress and adversity.-Utilizes an innovative belt promotion system as a form of positive reinforcement of behavior and skill mastery.-Stimulates the development of all areas of skill-related fitness and motor development (coordination, agility, balance, reaction time, and even power).

Bully Prevention
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has long since been the corner stone of many bully proof/bully prevention programs for children, which helps children (as well as the parents) feel more at ease if ever put into such a situationThe problem with bullying is that it will always exist and the vile act doesnt end with the act itself. The aftermath of being a victim could be traumatizing for not being capable of defending oneself from the harshness of todays world.Bullying is more then an isolated incident and doesnt end with the act itself. The aftermath of being a victim could be traumatizing from the feeling of helplessness experienced by not being capable of defending oneself or others from what happened.We proudly have the best Kids program in Arizona for 2011 ranked by the Arizona Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation and we are ready to repeat in 2012.

Contact / Pricing

Contact Us.

Academy Location:

2523 E 6th St,

Tucson, AZ 85716

( Located behind Rincon Market )

Phone: 520-261-7255

Email: Demetrius.Ramos_TucsonBrazilianJJ.com

Our Schedule:
Basic Adult ProgramMonday-Friday4:00pm-5:00pmAdvanced Adult ProgramMonday-Friday6:00pm-8:00pmKids ProgramMonday-Friday5:00pm-6:00pmPlease stop by the academy anytime we have classes and we can get you and your family setup for success.

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Membership Pricing.

We are proud to offer discounts to all public service, educator and students. Please contact us for more information on discounts.

Kids program: 1 year Membership.

$60 per month

Adult Program: 1 year Membership.

$120 per month

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CONTACT US: 520-261-7255 EMAIL: DEMETRIUS.RAMOS_TUCSONBRAZILIANJJ.COM