Matakas Jiu Jitsu

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We teach kids and adults self-defense using world-class Jiu Jitsu

We teach kids and adults self-defense using world-class Jiu Jitsu Teen and Adult Program where students learn how to defend themselves. Juniors and Kids Program where students learn how to defend themselves. Matakas Jiu Jitsu is the leading martial arts academy for kids and adults who need to learn self-defense. Our Jiu Jitsu program offers practical self-defense and the confidence to know you can protect yourself and your family. Unlike other martial arts schools which do not teach legitimate self-defense skills, we are best known for making world-class Jiu Jitsu accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Our culture provides the support and guidance you need on the journey of cultivating the skills of self-defense. Our mission is to teach kids and adults world-class Jiu Jitsu so they can protect themselves and their families. We understand that self-defense training is needed now more than ever. We are not born with these skills. They must be cultivated through hard work and dedication to an effective program. Since Professor Chris Matakas (BJJ Black Belt and 15x author) opened the Matakas Jiu Jitsu Academy in 2017, we have succeeded in helping thousands of kids and adults learn self-defense, including partnering with local law enforcement to teach defensive tactics. We are here to provide the program, guidance, and accountability to help you defend yourself using world-class Jiu Jitsu. We help parents keep their kids safe by teaching their kids world-class self-defense! Every child has the right to feel safe! It's a great day to train! Coach Emma leading the way for our weekly Women's Self Defense Seminar! This is FREE to the community. Everyone has the right to feel safe. Everyone has the opportunity to learn world-class self-defense! Congrats to our recent graduates who received their well-earned Purple Belts!! We proudly serve local law enforcement to give them the tools they need to police safely! We believe Jiu Jitsu is the best way to safely detain an individual, with no harm to either party. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve those who protect us! There are few things in this life better than training with your friends! Thanks to all our members for creating an environment in which everyone can come in, train hard, and enjoy the beautiful community we have built! We’re so proud of this crew!!!! They have been working so hard leading up to this moment. As coaches, there are not enough words to express the gratitude we have for all of our families that are a part of our tribe. Great work today!!! Parents serving as their children's cheerleaders is paramount to fostering their growth and development. Through unwavering support and encouragement, parents instill confidence and resilience in their children, empowering them to overcome challenges and pursue their dreams. We are so appreciative of our tribe’s parents! has context menu Problem-solving Skills 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 Spider Guard Problem-solving skills enable individuals to analyze situations, identify challenges, and devise effective strategies to overcome obstacles and achieve desired outcomes. Honing problem-solving skills allows individuals to approach issues with clarity, creativity, and resilience. By continuously refining these skills through practice and learning, individuals not only enhance their ability to navigate various situations but also cultivate a mindset geared towards innovation and growth. Spider guard is a dynamic and strategic position that involves controlling your opponent's arms and sleeves with your legs. Spider guard requires both technical proficiency and adaptability, making it a challenging yet rewarding aspect of training. Mastery of spider guard cultivates creativity and problem-solving skills on the mat. Come hone in on your spider guard skills Monday’s with Professor Chris! Let’s give a warm welcome to Coach Keith! Who is Coach Keith?? Well for starters, he’s Coach Emma’s dad!! Coach Keith has been training under Professor Chris since 2020 when the Bordentown Township Police partnered with the academy! He is quickly winning the hearts of many of our Youth students! Coach Keith has been coaching his entire adult life but this is his first jiu jitsu gig aside from being a Defensive Tactics Instructor at the Police Academy. We’re so excited to have him on the mat in a different capacity!! Congratulations to Coach Keith for teaching his first class from start to finish!! Make sure you check-in when you get to the academy!! This helps us with attendance monitoring and promotion evaluations. Happy Training!! Come and get your new hats!!! Come celebrate Coach Emma’s birthday with BUDDY WEEK!!! Let’s give her the gift of PACKED MATS all week!! Bring-a-Friend: April 8th-13th COME TRAIN FOR FREE! Check out our recently promoted youth students!! We're so proud of their continued success!! In the gentle art, strength meets strategy. Embrace the grind!