Navarro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu School in Sebastian had two athletes secure several wins at the esteemed Jiu-Jitsu American National Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada. Displaying fierce competition at this annual championship; the athletes returned victoriously with an impressive tally of two golds, two silvers, and a bronze medal.
The school’s professor, Hemerson Ricardo Navarro, a veteran instructor with more than four decades of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo, and his pupil, Dustin Kray, took part in three diverse categories of the championship: Gi (competing in uniform), No-Gi (competing in regular clothing), and Absolute (open to competitors from all weight classes).
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, commonly known as BJJ, is a martial art and combat sport that originated in Brazil. It focuses on ground fighting and grappling techniques, making it an effective self-defense system and a popular choice for mixed martial arts competitions. It emphasizes leverage, technique, and strategy, allowing smaller individuals to overcome larger opponents through efficient use of body positioning and submissions.
With its roots in Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ evolved and gained prominence thanks to the Gracie family’s efforts in Brazil. Today, it is practiced worldwide and has become a fundamental discipline for those seeking physical fitness, mental discipline, and practical self-defense skills. BJJ’s emphasis on respect, perseverance, and continuous improvement makes it a way of life for many practitioners.
In September, a group from the school will travel to Las Vegas for the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Worlds by the IBJJF, in which athletes worldwide compete.
Navarro BJJ Fight School
The Navarro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fight School specializes in training men and women starting at 3-year-olds. The school accepts all comers and provides group and individualized training from Prof. Navarro and his experienced staff. School offerings include fundamentals, advanced, Judo (takedowns), and mobility classes. For more information, call (772) 404-9614.
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