IJJA BJJ is the former sole representative and UK based team for 7 x World BJJ Champion Robson Moura studying the art of Brazillian Jiu-jitsu. The IJJA BJJ was founded by UK Head Instructor, Paul Dawson under the guidance and policies of IBJJF. Paul is a former student of Master Robson and holds the current rank of Blue belt within BJJ and 4th degree black belt within Traditional Japanese Ju-jitsu
where he is also the sole founder of the 'International Ju-jitsu Academy'. Currently, BJJ classes have been running from both venues for over 3+ years (As of Aug 2011) and play regular host to the worlds best BJJ/MMA fighters during seminars and training sessions, most notable seminar host include Robson Moura, Royce Gracie and Leonardo Viera who have all taught at the academy with Robson himself awarding Paul his blue belt. Classes are ran from Clegwell CA, Mountbatten Ave, Hebburn & Ian Morgans Powerhouse Gym, North Road, South Shields on a weekly basis with all levels of student welcome to attend training providing they are 4 years + for BJJ or 5 years + for Japanese Ju-jitsu. All classes include, basic warm up and stretch, fitness and cardio drills, BJJ specific drills, striking for MMA, stand up and ground sparring, isolation sparring, self defence Jiujitsu, BJJ technique drills and anaylsis with differing skill sets in each class and varied study to keep all students progressing and improving whilst having fun and enjoyment within a friendly, familly based enviroment. Class Prices:
Brazillian Jiu-jitsu
Adult - £3.50 (Hebburn)
Under 16 - £3.00 (Hebburn) & £3.50 (South Shields)
Japanese Ju-jitsu
Adult - £3.50 (Hebburn Only)
Under 16 - £3.00 (Hebburn) or £3.50 (South Shields)
YOUR FIRST LESSON IS FREE SO COME ALONG AND GIVE A CLASS A TRY, YOU HAVING NOTHING TO LOSE AND EVERYTHING TO GAIN! All coaches are fully first aid trained, Enhanced disclosure DBS checked, fully insured under Zurich Insurance and are certified instructors under NAKMAS (Japanese JJ).
