![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6365b53c9825f2344af30b16/baed5e7b-17b4-4cfe-9e08-df0ff7672b89/IMG_3672.jpg)
Welcome to Crossroads Martial Fitness Academy
Who are we?
We are a group of Christians, young and old, who train in the self-defense art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
We would love to have you join us!
"…for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come." 1 Timothy 4:8
About Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
For those not familiar, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a self-defense art whose central theme is to allow for a smaller person to control and overcome greater size and strength by utilizing superior leverage and position upon an aggressor.
In addition to practical self-defense aspects, students can greatly benefit in a variety of ways, including increased physical fitness and increased mental acuity/problem-solving ability. It also provides the social benefits of working out and fellowshipping with a group of like-minded people, especially fellow Christians, that encourage and build one another up physically, mentally, and spiritually as they learn and have fun together.
Much of the techniques involved in BJJ is centered around the skill of defeating an opponent on the ground and escaping from dominant positions.
Surprising as it may seem to many, self-defense training may become an extremely uplifting and enjoyable aspect of your life should you try it out. It is a truly thorough workout with a strongly cerebral aspect that will truly capture your imagination, while giving you confidence, knowledge, body-dexterity, and fitness that few people will ever achieve. And it’s a lot of fun!
We invite you to come down and try out a class!