How street ready are you, Scranton, Pennsylvania? With so much confusion and debate surrounding the issue of “what is Jiu Jitsu?” it is time to have a very real discussion about the fundamental differences between Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and sport jiu-jitsu. By no means, is this blog meant to demean or discredit any jiu-jitsu instructors or the arena of competition jiu-jitsu. Instead, it is meant serve as a reminder to students and instructors across NEPA as to why jiu-jitsu became the most respected martial art on the planet!
In simplest terms it must first be very clear that Gracie Jiu-Jitsu isn’t defined by a set number of techniques neatly illustrated in a book. Instead Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is at it’s core defined by the universal principle of distance management. Without understanding and mastering this concept the techniques you practice and add to your arsenal are the equivalent of bullets without a gun. Without an intimate working knowledge of distance management you stand little chance of defeating, let alone surviving, the aggressive onslaught of a larger opponent in a real Scranton fight.
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About The Author:
Jeff Reese, Gracie Jiu-jitsu black belt, has had the honor of learning from two generations of Gracie family members including Royce, Royler, Rodrigo, Rolker, Ralek, Rener, and Ryron; he teaches at Gracie NEPA in Scranton, PA.
