Pedro Sauer Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Martial Academy of Martial Arts, in Sarasota, is a proud member of the Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association.  Master Sauer is an 8th Degree Red & Black Belt Master Instructor under Grandmaster Helio Gracie (Co-Founder of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu) and Rickson Gracie and one of the pioneers of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in the United States.  In 2005 in an online poll by people who train the art, Master Sauer was voted the “Best Brazalian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor” in the world.

Classes taught follow a set & proven effective curriculum with an emphasis on safety, self-defense and respect.  Students learn all phases of self defense, escape, control, de-escalation and submissions, in a healthy, clean and supportive environment.  Classes are taught by our resident Pedro Sauer Black Belt, Ted Georgas and under the guidance of Pedro Sauer 3rd Degree Black Belt, Prof. Alan Baker.

In the spirit of Helio Gracie:

“I developed Gracie Jiu Jitsu with the purpose of enabling any person, independent of size or athleticism, to defend him or herself in a potential street assault. Consequently, competitions with rules, points and time limits do not represent my art.” Helio Gracie

In addition to learning one of the most effective self-defense systems in the world, it is also an incredible physical workout that will increase your strength, flexibility, cardio and mental ability to handle and succeed adversities on and off the mat.  Many feel the power and skills they learn on the mat are far greater than the physical attributes they hoped to learn when first joining. Come join the family and learn for yourself the many benefits of Pedro Sauer Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.

BENEFITS

• Flexibility
• Aerobic Conditioning
• Coordination
• Agility
• Functional Strength
• Stress Relief
• Emotional Control