Werneck Family Jiu Jitsu

Werneck Family Jiu Jitsu is guided by Cassio Werneck, whose roots trace back to Brasilia, Brazil. The academy embraces Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with respect to its historical lineage, connecting back to Japanese Jujitsu and its evolution through Jigoro Kano’s systematization. The school emphasizes not just technical skill but personal development, aiming to improve individuals and, by extension, the wider community. Training at Werneck Family Jiu Jitsu spans multiple age groups, including a Little Samurai program for children aged 4 to 6 that focuses on fundamental movements through games and drills. Adult classes concentrate on gi training, supporting practitioners at various stages without separating classes strictly by belt rank. The curriculum promotes safe, productive partner work, underscoring the importance of mutual feedback and the role of being a good uke. The academy operates a schedule that includes early morning and evening classes throughout the week, with Saturday sessions as well. Its facility is wheelchair accessible, and the school maintains cleanliness and etiquette standards such as no shoes on the mats to ensure a safe training environment. Drop-in students are accepted, reflecting an openness to new practitioners seeking to engage with the art.

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