This class focuses on Self Defense through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, often abbreviated as BJJ, is a grappling-based martial art, combat sport, and self-defense system that focuses heavily on taking an opponent to the ground and gaining a dominant position to apply joint-locks and choke holds.
Core Philosophy: Technique Over Strength
The central principle of BJJ is that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger opponent by using leverage, technique, and proper weight distribution, minimizing the need for brute strength or striking. This focus on mechanical advantage is why BJJ is often called "The Gentle Art."
Beyond self-defense, BJJ is known for its physical and mental benefits:
Physical Fitness:
It provides an intense, full-body workout that improves cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility.
Mental Acuity:
It's often called "physical chess" because it requires strategy, problem-solving, and critical thinking under pressure.
Humility and Discipline:
The consistent challenge of live rolling fosters humility and discipline in its practitioners.
Location
SDC Fitness Studio/SDC Multipurpose Room
Activity Level
Moderate
Special Requirements
Comfortable athletic wear and sneakers. Minimum age of 16.
Spring 2026
New Registration System Launching Spring!
We’re upgrading to a new recreation program registration system to better support youth and adult programs!
Important for Parents/Guardians:
To register your child for any youth program (like swim lessons or your sports), you'll need to:
1. Create your account *Note: Due to system constraints, only current students, faculty, and staff may use an MTU email. All others must use or create a different email address to create an account.
2. Add your children as your affiliates (with their date of birth)
3. Register your child through their affiliate profile (profile options in top right corner), not your own, for any program with an age range
This ensures accurate participant info and correct age group placement.
Create your accounts early to be ready!
Additional information on how to create your user account can be found here.
Additional information on how to create your child's affiliate account can be found here.
Registration and payment can be completed online, or at the SDC Ticket Office.
MTU Recreation Programs Cancellation Policy
All program participants are required to consent to the MTU Athletics & Recreation Liability Waiver and Concussion Awareness Form at time of registration.
Spring 2026: January 6 - April 14
Registration opens December 9, 8:00 am.
No class 3/3
- Men: Tuesday, 4:00-5:40 pm
- Women: Tuesday, 7:15-8:55 pm
Cost
$72.00
Deadline to register: December 30, 11:59 pm
No day passes. NOT included in the HuskiesFit Group Fitness Semester Pass.
