{"id":5560,"date":"2016-09-19T09:33:50","date_gmt":"2016-09-19T07:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/?p=5560"},"modified":"2021-04-06T10:49:05","modified_gmt":"2021-04-06T08:49:05","slug":"jiu-jitsu-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/jiu-jitsu-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Jiu-jitsu classes in Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you\u2019re staying in <strong>Madrid<\/strong> and looking for a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/yoga-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong> physical activity<\/strong><\/a> to occupy your free time and keep you in shape, why not try a <strong>martial arts class<\/strong>? Not only they keep your body <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/top-6-healthy-vegetarian-restaurants-in-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>healthy<\/strong><\/a>, martial arts also offer immense benefits when it comes to the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/top-zen-centres-in-madrid-for-meditation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong> mind<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 they are a great way to release stress and improve focus and concentration.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/karate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Karate classes in Madrid<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/jiu-jitsu-madrid\/#jiu-jitsu-the-art-of-defeating-a-samurai\" title=\"Jiu-jitsu: The art of defeating a samurai\">Jiu-jitsu: The art of defeating a samurai<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/jiu-jitsu-madrid\/#learn-jiu-jitsu-in-madrid\" title=\"Learn jiu-jitsu in Madrid\">Learn jiu-jitsu in Madrid<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"jiu-jitsu-the-art-of-defeating-a-samurai\"><\/span><strong>Jiu-jitsu: The art of defeating a samurai<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5568\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/mma-1575853_640.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5568\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/mma-1575853_640-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Photo via Pixabay\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/mma-1575853_640-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/mma-1575853_640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5568\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The basic objective of <strong>jiu-jitsu techniques<\/strong> is using the opponent\u2019s force against himself, rather than using your own. It is a <strong>martial art<\/strong> with a true underdog mentality \u2013 it was created as a way of defeating armed and armored opponents, more specifically the samurai of feudal Japan, without the use of weapons. To achieve that goal, it uses a varied mix of throws, pins and joint locks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Eventually, the art became popular and migrated to other countries, most notably Brazil, from where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/brazilian-restaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brazilian<\/a> jiu-jitsu (BJJ), an adaptation pioneered by the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gracie_family\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Gracie family<\/a>, rose to become the most commonly practiced form of jiu-jitsu around the world. Nowadays, BJJ is taught in gyms everywhere to people of all ages and is the main fighting style of many prominent MMA competitors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/taekwondo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Taekwondo in Madrid<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"learn-jiu-jitsu-in-madrid\"><\/span><strong>Learn jiu-jitsu in Madrid<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/checkmatmadrid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Checkmat BJJ Madrid<\/a> \u2013 <\/strong>A\u00a0successful Brazilian jiu-jitsu team led by Leo Vieira, Checkmat seeks to bring its valuable expertise to the capital of Spain. \u00a0With experienced teachers and a guiding philosophy that views jiu-jitsu as a lifestyle with a core set of honourable principles, it\u00a0welcomes men, women and children of all ages. Their classes will focus on improving your physical condition, boosting your confidence and self-esteem, training your patience and discipline and, most importantly, making sure you have a lot of fun learning jiu-jitsu.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Calle+Alcalde+L%C3%B3pez+Casero,+13B,+28027+Madrid,+Espanha\/@40.4337394,-3.6581151,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0xd422f49c1ede39f:0xa881868c2425c19d!8m2!3d40.4337353!4d-3.6559264\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Calle Alcalde L\u00f3pez Casero, 13B<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.institutodeartesmarciales.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">IAM<\/a> &#8211; <\/strong>This institute offers several different martial arts classes, including judo, personal defense, capoeira, krav maga, grappling and, of course, jiu-jitsu. Having hosted seminars by Rorion Gracie, it&#8217;s one of the best and most prestigious places in Madrid to learn BJJ.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Plaza+de+Remondo,+1,+28047+Madrid,+Espanha\/@40.4013898,-3.7505649,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0xd41880354f6cd17:0xb125676097c744db!8m2!3d40.4013857!4d-3.7483762\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Plaza de Remondo, 1<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5569\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/16307332581_19fb8c932a_z.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5569\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/16307332581_19fb8c932a_z-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by Daniel Kulinski via Visualhunt\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/16307332581_19fb8c932a_z-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/16307332581_19fb8c932a_z.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5569\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Daniel Kulinski via Visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bjjmadrid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Lotus Club BJJ Madrid<\/a> \u2013 <\/strong>Representing the renowned BJJ school started by Mois\u00e9s Muradi, Lotus Club Madrid is led by jiu-jitsu master Sri Batista and also offers complete courses in other martial arts, such as boxing and muay thai. With classes for practicioners of all genders, ages and skill levels (even active competitors), it seeks to give each student a personalized experience that will help them achieve their personal goals more effectively.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Calle+Aravaca,+7,+28040+Madrid,+Espanha\/@40.4482441,-3.7149129,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0xd422852021dd037:0x9527257ee1600ac!8m2!3d40.44824!4d-3.7127242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Calle Aravaca, 7.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There you go! Now there\u2019s nothing stopping you from becoming a master in Brazilian jiu-jitsu during your stay in Madrid. When are you starting? Let us know all about your experience using the comment box below. 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