If you’re like me, then you spent much of your childhood watching martial arts movies on TV and you probably wished that you were able to move like the actors. While most of those movie actors had some impressive techniques, very little of it could actually help you in the event of a real street fight. But that’s not to say that martial arts can’t be an effective ally should you find yourself facing hand-to-hand combat with an aggressor, you just have to know which martial art can save your butt.

There are hundreds of martial arts with variations on each being taught today and they all have their strong points. However, since it’s a fact that most street fights end up on the ground, you should study a fighting system that focuses on take downs, choke holds, submissions and ground combat.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is that system.

Take some time to watch any of the mixed martial arts competitions that are so popular and you’ll see many Jiu-Jitsu techniques being used to take opponents down and submit them. These professional fighters all know that taking a fight to the ground puts virtually everyone on equal footing (after all, no one wants to stand up and trade punches) and the person with the superior skills – more often than not – comes out the winner. That’s because Jiu-Jitsu focuses on take downs, choke holds, joint locks and ground combat, which makes it a very effective fighting system, especially when a smaller, weaker person is facing a bigger opponent.

If you live in or around Austin, Texas, and want to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for self-defense or for getting into great physical shape, the most respected teacher can be found at Vandry BJJ Academy.

The Vandry Academy is owned and operated by William Vandry who is a 2nd degree black belt and winner of a gold medal in the Pan American World. In fact, William was one of the first Texans to earn a black belt under the tutelage of the world renown Master Carlos Machado.

At The Vandry Academy, you don’t have to worry about your skill level because they accept people from the true beginner up to the expert fighter. They also offer classes in MMA fighting and Muay Thai training and conditioning. And the Vandry Academy teaches in a patient, non-threatening environment where everyone is encouraged so that they grasp the skills completely.

If you’d like to learn from a true Jiu-Jitsu master, or just want some more information about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, log on to their website at www.austinbjj.com.

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