Empower Your Defense: BJJ & Krav Maga!
LONGWOOD JIU JITSU CLUB is a Jiu-Jitsu program that focuses on creating a safe and fun environment for all levels of martial artists to learn and sharpen their grappling skills while getting the benefits of improving their fitness and confidence.
Our goal is to provide a fun and informative space to help you practice, improve, or just get a good workout in without compromising the safety or well-being of all participants.
LONGWOOD JIU JITSU CLUB is not a competition focused gym. What does this mean? We train in a way that is both engaging and safe for the average person that is interested in jiu-jitsu.
Live sparring/rolling is not treated as a life or death scenario with 100% effort. While on the mats at LONGWOOD JIU JITSU CLUB, the main goal is NOT TO WIN AT ALL COSTS.
Our main goal for any training session is control. Not only controlling your training partner but also controlling yourself. Winning is not worth sacrificing the welfare of our training partners.
LET'S ROLL!!
Our Instructors
Mark Tagami, Purple Belt
Mark began his jiu-jitsu training in 2020 and has been teaching fundamental curriculum since 2022. Self-described as a jiu-jitsu hobbyist, Mark emphasizes training safely and with thoughtful intention, while maintaining a fun and playful environment for the participants. The fundamental classes focus on understanding and improving your jiu-jitsu basics. These basics include the concepts of balance, posture, control, and technique.
Follow Mark on Instagram at _thoughtful_movement_
Samantha "Sammy" Rider, Black Belt
Sammy has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 2008.
Their primary focus in the sport is to help newcomers feel comfortable, make learning fun, and to foster personal development through training.