About Chris Blanke and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ):

Chris is a certified Black Belt under Saulo Ribeiro. He has trained extensively with Saulo, Xande Ribeiro and Regis Lebre. In fact Saulo and/or Xande lived with Chris in Toledo for six years; they hold 12 world titles between them. Chris and his students have competed all over the world and won many championships. He was Saulo’s partner in the best selling DVD Jiu-Jitsu Revolution 1.

Legacy: Helio Gracie, Royler Gracie, Saulo Ribeiro, Chris Blanke

About BJJ:

Helio Gracie, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend, began to adapt the traditional Japanese sport form of Jiu-Jitsu, the intent was to adjust the techniques to be more reliant on leverage, timing, and technique. This would allow a smaller or weaker person to defend themselves against a large or stronger attacker. With the knowledge that most confrontations end in a clinch or on the ground, this art has become one of the most effective self defense systems in the world today.

In the mid 1990’s, no hold barred competitions (MMA) became very popular in the United States. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighters consistently defeated martial artists trained in other styles. Because of this, virtually every martial arts academy has added some form of BJJ to their curriculum.

The belt colors are white, blue, purple, brown and black.

It can easily be said that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the most effective hand to hand combat available today.

About Mixed Martial Arts (MMA):

Chris held a world title in MMA and has trained a number of champions in this sport.

This involves all the aspects of fighting: stand-up, takedowns and ground fighting. We teach the beginner level to the pro fighter. The student can train at their own pace, learning the basics of self defense, or they can put the full gear on and train at a higher level. Our current students are 10 -1 in cage fights.

New students are always welcome!

Jiu-Jitsu for kids: Ages 8-12 years.

The purpose of this class is to build character. Jiu-Jitsu is amazing fun, and this fun allows us to keep the students' energy and interest so we can motivate them for the real purpose of training: building character and integrity. All this fun gives us the chance to suddenly shift from physical technique to character-building. Your child will learn to set goals and achieve them. Safety is of the utmost importance; we train in a safe, fun and exciting manner.

Wing Chun Do (WCD):

Chris is a certified instructor in WCD. He trained directly with the founder James W. DeMile; one of Bruce Lees original students. Go to wingchundo.com for all the details.

Legacy: Bruce Lee, James W. DeMile, Chris Blanke

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