Segundo alguns historiadores o Jiu-jitsu ou "arte suave", nasceu na Índia e era praticado por monges budistas. Preocupados com a auto defesa, os monges desenvolveram uma técnica baseada nos princípios do equilíbrio, do sistema de articulação do corpo e das alavancas, evitando o uso da força e de armas. Com a expansão do budismo o jiu-jitsu percorreu o Sudeste asiático, a China e, finalmente, chegou ao Japão, onde se desenvolveu e popularizou-se. A partir do final do século XIX, alguns mestres de jiu-jitsu migraram do Japão para outros Continentes, vivendo do ensino da arte marcial e das lutas que realizavam. A história da Gracie Barra, fundada e dirigida por Carlos Gracie Jr. está diretamente relacionada com história do próprio masters. Nascido de uma família de lutadores liderada pelo seu pai Carlos Gracie, um espiritualista por natureza, que tinha por finalidade, difundir o jiu-jitsu, já que o aprendizado dessa arte lhe trouxera enormes benefícios na vida. A primeira sede da Gracie Barra foi em uma casa na Olegário Maciel 484 - começando com aproximadamente 20 alunos e após um ano 200 alunos praticavam jiu-jitsu no local. Mudaram então para a academia Espaço Vital (atual ByFit). Desde então começaram a projetar a Gracie Barra em competições esportivas e hoje formam a maior equipe de Jiu-Jitsu de mundo. A Grace Barra conta com 13 Unidades no Estado do Rio de Janeiro.

Fabrício Martins desenvolveu seu jiu jitsu na Escola do Mestre Oswaldo Alves, vindo a se tornar um dos melhores lutadores da história do jiu jitsu brasileiro. Seu ápice, na década de 80, antes mesmo de se tornar faixa preta, se deu nas faixas roxa e marron, onde, conquistou sucessivos campeonatos. A subida para a faixa preta se deu a pedido do lendário Mestre Hélio Grace, sugerindo ao Mestre Oswaldo, graduar Fabrício por mérito, justificando que o lutador praticamente não tinha adversários na marron

"The oldest martial arts school in Miami, Florida's Kendall area. It was founded in 1979 by Master Rod Bohorquez with the principles of teaching self-defense, self control and personal development. We offer classes for both children and adults in the Martial Art of Shim Myung Do, a combination of Tae Kwon Do, Hap Ki Do, Sip Pal Gue and Mediation."

Louis Neglia Martial Arts Academy, teaching the finest in Karate. Kickboxing and Ju Jitsu in the same location for over 25 years.
There is over 4000 square feet and three floors of space with all the equipment you will ever need in order to meet your goal of becoming the best that you can be. Facilities include five hanging heavybags, without which you can't perfect your punches and kicks. The bags also build and tone muscles as well as condition your heart and lungs-a must for any serious martial artist. Wight training, a boxing ring, mats for Jiu Jitsu train-ing, gloves, headgear, and all safety equipment necessary to develop the important three ranges of distance fighting (hand range, kicking range, and self-defense grappling range) which is essential to develop one's complete martial arts skills.

Hamilton Martial Arts invites you to tour their website and to become acquainted with what the school has to offer. You are also encouraged to visit their facility in Hamilton Square, NJ, and observe or participate in a wide variety of programs and classes. Hamilton Martial Arts teaches adult and children’s classes and specializes in many different training styles in our 3000 square-foot, fully equipped facility.

Since 2000, Daddis Mixed Martial Arts in Philadelphia, PA (also known as Philly MMA™) has transformed thousands of students’ lives by empowering them with the tools to succeed, regardless of gender, age or athletic ability. Daddis develops and nurtures a lifestyle in students that brings about a positive change for the rest of their lives. Daddis Mixed Martial Arts teaches the most effective martial arts the world has ever known - modern, battle tested self-defense techniques that are unrivaled in the ring, cage or in the street. It has also opened up a brand new academy in Hamilton, NJ!

For Best Results: -Students must arrive 10 minutes before class -Never disturb or interrupt class -Consult the instructor when your attendance, techniques, and attitude are deemed commensurate with the next level.

Valente Brothers is the official representation of Grandmaster Hélio Gracie in Florida. Professors Pedro, Gui and Joaquim Valente started training directly under the Grandmaster at the age of 2 years old and were his loyal disciples and protégés until he passed away in January of 2009. Fully committed to preserving Hélio Gracie’s vision, teaching method, and ideals both on and off the mat.

Thump Fight Gym, formerly known as Thump Boxing gym, was born out of passion. Boxing has been part of the lifeblood of American culture for over a hundred years, and has recently become increasingly popular with Hollywood movies and reality shows portraying the toughness and the passion that is synonymous with boxing, and more recently Mixed Martial Arts as well with the growing popularity of Ultimate Fighting Championships. As America and the rest of the world gather around to watch individuals in the ring pour out heart and sweat for their dreams, you realize that your own dreams of losing weight and accomplishing undeniable better health are also being shown.

Tremont School of Judo, Ju Jutsu & Karate has been teaching Martial Arts to men, women, children and law enforcement since 1960. Tremont School is also known as the Miyama Ryu Hombu Dojo.

A family owned and operated Martial Arts School that was founded in 1996 based on Traditional Family Values and committed to developing and teaching children and adults in the arts of Sansei (3rd Generation) Goju-Ryu Karate, which was founded by Hanshi Manny Saavedra in the United States in 1980.

The International Martial Arts Center is unique amongst organizations which teach the martial arts. IMAC unifies different styles of martial arts and teaches them in accordance with each individual's strengths. Here at IMAC we teach Tae Kwon Do as the main art but incorporate techniques from other Asian arts to develop a complete martial art system.

Come take an experimental class at Victor Huber Jiu Jitsu!

Modalidades: abdominal, alongamento, bike indoor/spinning, escolinhas esportivas, ginástica localizada, hidroginástica, krav maga, musculação, natação, pilates, power jump/jump, squash, step.

Omni Martial Arts offers classes in an eclectic style of self defense for children and adults.
The OMNI ADULTS program makes getting in shape fun and exciting. The curriculum focuses on grappling, striking and no-nonsense self defense techniques from Jiu Jitsu, Judo, kickboxing and Israeli martial arts while emphasizing physical fitness through cardiovascular and resistance exercises. There is no belt system or gi worn, but adults will work their way from novice to intermediate, advanced, and finally expert level, each denoted by a different color t-shirt.
OMNI KIDS was developed with assistance from a licensed children's therapist and emphasizes discipline, respect and self control while focusing on Judo and kickboxing techniques. Children will learn how to fall, roll, throw, punch, kick and grapple in a safe, nurturing environment. Kids wear a judo gi (traditional uniform) and will earn colored belts to help measure progress and encourage them to be their best.

Cuong Nhu was founded in 1965 by Grandmaster Ngo Dong. Cuong Nhu Oriental Martial Arts Association is a federally recognized non-profit educational organization. Cuong Nhu is a martial art that blends the basic elements of a number of different styles. Cuong Nhu has its roots in Shotokan Karate and combines aspects of Aikido, Judo, Wing Chun, Vovinam, Tai Chi Chuan, and Boxing. It is this blending of hard and soft styles from which Cuong Nhu (pronounced Kung New) derives its name, which is Vietnamese for Hard (Cuong) - Soft (Nhu).

Tao College is here to provide you with training in holistic fitness and well being. Programs include Qigong for Wellness Instructor and Tai Chi and Qigong for Wellness Instructor.

USA Taekwondo And Hapkido offers a variety of Training Programs , Online Store for secure purchasing of uniforms and training gear, and Virtual Training through our Members Area.

A Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Training Academy. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was perfected by Carlos Gracie who developed techniques using leverage and timing, rather than strong, explosive techniques found in traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu. Carlos' son, Carlinhos, has further contributed to the growth of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by applying the techniques on the mat as well as in life. Carlinhos strives for self-perfection, which has led to a successful stable of students and champions.

The Mission of Pak’s Karate Academy is to enhance the quality of life available to its students, their families, and their community by providing character development through proper Martial Arts instruction.

O Ganseki Dojo é uma associação sem fins lucrativos que, desde 2005, divulga a prática de Aikido. Também promove e apoia encontros de praticantes em todas as atividades que se julguem importantes para o desenvolvimento dos seus associados, dentro desta arte marcial. Os treinos no Ganseki Dojo são conduzidos por Walter Amorim Sensei, 2o Dan com 18 anos de prática continua dentro do aikido, filiado a União Sul Americana de Aikido.

"At Tiger Schulmann’s MMA, our youth programs are designed to instill confidence and aid children in developing to their fullest potential. We seek to help build a solid foundation in life for as many children as possible, by assisting them in achieving a healthy mind and body through martial arts instruction. This wellbeing will instill in them the self-confidence, focus and determination necessary to become strong and successful in every aspect of life."

Taiji Kung Fu Academy (TKA) aims to provide clients with the highest quality instruction and service in the industry. The Academy's two locations, conveniently located in Jacksonville and Fleming Island, offer not only martial arts instruction, but acupuncture treatments, nutritional herbal supplements, and even a proshop that is stocked with martial arts clothing, weapons, and other related equipment and supplies.

Brazilian Top Team foi criada em abril de 2000 por Murilo Bustamante, Ricardo Libório, Zé Mário Sperry e Luis Roberto Duarte, ex-membros da Academia Carlson Gracie, no sentido de desenvolver e criar novas técnicas em jiu-jitsu, submission wrestling e técnicas de mixed martial arts - MMA. Através de um rigoroso trabalho profissional e aprofundados estudos sobre artes marciais, o Brazilian Top Team, vêm-se firmado-se como uma das melhores academia em MMA no mundo. Brazilian Top Team inaugurou em abril de 2002 o seu Centro de Treinamento para profissionais lutadores na AABB, Lagoa - RJ No novo Centro, os atletas são capazes de contar com professores de muai thai, boxe, wrestling e as já reconhecidas competências dos seus professores de mixed martial arts - MMA e jiu-jitsu. Compõem o highlights team: Ricardo Arona, Murilo Bustamante, Luis Firmino – Buscapé, Fabiano Capoani, Milton Vieira e Rousimar Palhares – Toquinho.

Nascido no Rio de Janeiro, Muzio De Angelis começou a treinar Jiu-Jitsu aos 5 anos, por iniciativa de seu pai Pierino De Angelis, faixa preta formado pelo mestre João Alberto Barreto. Foi aluno do Mestre Sylvio Bhering e Roberto Traven. Foi campeão diversas vezes em todas as faixas e em agosto de 2005 alcançou um de seus maiores objetivos, o de chegar às 100 medalhas, tornando-se um dos maiores competidores com mais títulos no Jiu-Jitsu. Atualmente se dedica a desenvolver sua equipe, na Academia Gávea Gym, onde é o Coordenador de Artes Marciais.

World Martial Arts Jax has been Jacksonville’s most cutting edge martial arts school for over a decade. WMA is also the Southeast Headquarters for Erik Paulson’s Combat Submission Wrestling.

Kioto Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is owned & operated by Grand Master Francisco Mansor, who has dedicated 46 years of his life to the practice, study and teaching of Jiu-Jitsu. He is the founder and owner of "Academia Kioto de Jiu-Jitsu," one ofadmin the most traditional and successful Jiu-Jitsu schools in Rio de Janeiro, "Brasil." He is very proud to be one of the six men outside of the Gracie family to be granted a professor's diploma by Grand Master Helio Gracie.

O Judô no Brasil foi introduzido no inicio do Século XX pelos primeiro imigrantes japoneses que vieram trabalhar na lavoura do café em fazendas localizadas nos estados de São Paulo e Paraná. O Brasil teve dois grandes mestres desse esporte que lamentavelmente passaram despercebidos diante de nosso público devido a empresa especializada dar valor apenas ao Futebol. Foram eles Ryuzo Ogawa e Sensei Ono.

Com uma estrutura completa e bem organizada, orientada por profissionais especializados em diversas modalidades de treinamento, a 3 Figueiras Fitness Club jamais perdeu sua característica acolhedora. É o local perfeito para você se conhecer e ainda fazer grandes amizades, em um clima tranqüilo e longe da agitação dos grandes complexos de fitness. Com objetivos voltados para o atendimento individual das necessidades do aluno, a 3 Figueiras Fitness Club tem um cuidado todo especial ao promover a melhoria de sua estética e saúde.