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At Summit Martial Arts, safety is our first priority. We are not a sport or competition-based school. We believe in training by working with our partners to learn the techniques, rather than fighting against an opponent in order to win. Our students are normal working adults, most with families. They want to feel great, move great and be able to defend those they care about and themselves.
We teach as Helio Gracie taught - a realistic method of self-defense and not as a tournament sport. BJJ is a self-defense martial art based on grappling (ne-waza or ground fighting) and submission holds. It focuses on the skill of taking an opponent to the ground, controlling one's opponent, gaining a dominant position, and using several techniques to force them into submission via joint locks or chokeholds. |
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BJJ revolves around the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger, heavier opponent by using leverage and weight distribution. Gracie Jiu‐Jitsu does this by the detailed study of correct body mechanics, feel, timing and placement. This greatly benefits you, the student, because the methods are not based on strength or speed so the skills will not fade with age. This is also in line with the self‐defense mindset of Gracie Jiu‐Jitsu meaning your training should prepare you for a street encounter in which you don’t get to choose what weight class you will be fighting in. This self defense mindset is important because statistics say 90 to 95% of all violent attacks and street fights end up on the ground, where Gracie Jiu‐Jitsu’s techniques are most effective. Unlike most sport based Jiu‐Jitsu, BJJ not only studies grappling but also teaches the student how to deal with an opponent that tries to strike you in each position.
The physical benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are significant. Most students experience a physical change in their bodies within 30 days of beginning their training. Students will lose weight and become more lean, gain useable strength, become more flexible and loosen the body. Many experience lower levels of stress which leads to higher levels of day to day energy.
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You can start the program any time and participate in a class without any previous experience. Have more questions? Check out our FAQ page!
our lineage
Summit Martial Arts is proud to be an affiliate of the Pedro Sauer Jiu Jitsu Association. We are the only certified Pedro Sauer training center in Central Ohio and one of the oldest affiliates in the Midwest. Our affiliation means that the rank you receive here is recognized and backed by Master Pedro Sauer which places you in the Gracie Jiu Jitsu lineage. At Summit, we are committed to preserving Grand Master Helio Gracie's vision and teaching methods.
The Pedro Sauer Jiu Jitsu Association was founded by Master Pedro Sauer, 8th degree black belt under Grandmaster Helio Gracie and Rickson Gracie. His was the first black belt Grandmaster Helio awarded to someone outisde the Gracie family. In the year 2000, Professor Sauer received the Abu Dahbi Combat Brazilian Jiu‐Jitsu Instructor of the year award. He is regarded by many to be one of the most technical Jiu Jitsu instructors in the world.
The Pedro Sauer Jiu Jitsu Association was founded by Master Pedro Sauer, 8th degree black belt under Grandmaster Helio Gracie and Rickson Gracie. His was the first black belt Grandmaster Helio awarded to someone outisde the Gracie family. In the year 2000, Professor Sauer received the Abu Dahbi Combat Brazilian Jiu‐Jitsu Instructor of the year award. He is regarded by many to be one of the most technical Jiu Jitsu instructors in the world.
From left to right: Pedro Sauer, Jamie Brewbaker, Charles Riedmiller, Helio Gracie, Rorion Gracie