Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (GI Grappling Training)

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of MOHLER MMA's core training programs. We have produced a multitude of champions in all types of competitions. This, all under the very technical eye of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Allen Mohler.  Coach Mohler is a world class instructor and MMA coach, always striving to get the most out of his students. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is primarily a ground-fighting art. Most techniques involve both fighters on the mat.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is primarily a ground-fighting art. It offers a physically weaker opponent who has superior technique and leverage skills to defeating the larger opponent despite the strength difference. There are a variety of techniques that are available such as chokes, joint locks, escapes, and reversals.

Most training has students wearing a  Jiu-Jitsu GI on padded mats. A regular class involves 30 minutes of warm ups/conditioning drills, 30 minutes of drilling new moves with a partner, and 30 minutes of sparring (grappling).  

Submission Grappling (No-Gi Grappling Training)

Submission grappling is where both opponents are fighting without a GI (kimono) but striking is not allowed.  Students wear shorts and a tee-shirt or a rashguard instead of a GI.  The difference is that with the GI, the submission game is much more technical. When you wear the GI, you have many more chances to catch your opponent.  You have a chance to use the GI to your advantage. You have much better control for your opening moves.  Submission Grappling  is much more slippery and a faster paced fight than BJJ, due to no GI.  When you don't have the GI, you have to use a lot of speed and strength. Many of the techniques are either limited or completely eliminated.  We teach Wrestling takedowns to take an opponent down to the ground.  The fighters will apply takedowns and submissions from all positions.  There are also potential advantages in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and "No-Gi

Competition is also encouraged but not required.  Competitors are divided by age, belt rank, and weight class. There are time limits, generally five to ten minutes, depending on belt rank and age.   Matches start

with both competitors standing, and competitors will attempt a takedown on their opponent.  Competitors will try a submission attempt once the match goes to the ground.  The match is over

once somebody taps out. If time runs out without a submission, the competitor with the most points is considered the winner.

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