The Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Team in Affoltern a.A. is the best place to learn brazilian jiu jitsu in the Zurich Affoltern district.At present, we are part of a large federation with more than 130 academies worldwide founded by the Master Carlson Gracie Sr. He was eldest son of Carlos Gracie and nephew to Hélio Gracie, founders of Gracie jiu-jitsu. Carlson Gracie Sr. is considered one of the most important and influential Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners both as a competitor and as a coach (link). We set our standards high and at our school you can count on qualified teachers. After all, the Carlson Gracie Team is among the in the world’s top 10 of the IBJJF ranking. If you want to know more visit the website of Carlson Gracie headquarters based in Chicago.
Brazilian jiu jitsu is a combat sport focusing on ground fighting. In essence, the main goal is to force the opponent to the ground and control him. Afterwards the practitioner can then decide to submit his opponent by applying joint locks or chokes. The BJJ has been developed in Brazil by the Gracie family in the ’20s. In recent years it has become popular due to the UFC competitions. In fact, jiu jitsu fighters dominated the MMA arena during the ’90. Without a doubt, it is one of the fastest growing combat sports today.
Brazilian jiu jitsu is a combat sport focusing on ground fighting. In essence, the main goal is to force the opponent to the ground and control him. Afterwards the practitioner can then decide to submit his opponent by applying joint locks or chokes. The BJJ has been developed in Brazil by the Gracie family in the ’20s. In recent years it has become popular due to the UFC competitions. In fact, jiu jitsu fighters dominated the MMA arena during the ’90. Without a doubt, it is one of the fastest growing combat sports today.
