POW!'s Jiu-Jitsu program is one of the best! It is lead by Coach Dino Costeas. Our program teaches the fundamentals of Brazilian JJS with its focus on grappling, ground fighting, MMA, self-defense and sport JJS. The training involved in JJS improves reaction time, builds abdominal strength, and increases flexibility and overall core strength. Among many things, students will learn to execute takedowns and to escape being mounted, choked and grabbed from many angles. Part of Dino's role as the Director of BJJ and MMA is to lead, train and coach members of POW that decide to fight MMA. These individuals range in experience and meet 3 times a week for a dedicated training. Their training is done as a team helping to build team spirit. Said Haim assists in their team training sessions. For a look at members of the MMA team go to the ABOUT US - FIGHTERS section on the tool bar.
Brazilian Jiu JitsuPOW!'s Jiu-Jitsu program is one of the best! It is lead by Coach Dino Costeas, the only official Rickson Gracie Representative in Illinois. Our program teaches the fundamentals of Brazilian JJS with its focus on grappling, ground fighting, self-defense and sport JJS. The training involved in JJS improves reaction time, builds abdominal strength, and increases flexibility and overall core strength. Among many things, students will learn to execute take downs and to escape being mounted, choked and grabbed from many angles. JJS Gi required and membership to the Rickson Gracie Association – go to www.rickson.com to join. Mixed Martial Arts TrainingThis class has been designed for intermediate level students who want to drill combos that include ground and stand up combos. You must have taken at least 5 jiu jitsu, kickboxing and boxing classes to attend. Its goal is to train from two perspectives. A fight that starts on the ground and then goes to stand up and a fight that starts standing up and then finishes on the ground. Although it integrates jiu jitsu, it combines basic level jjs with the threat of strikes and kicks. It does not follow sport jjs rules. This class is taught with a few formats, although it mostly couples students similar in size and has them drill out these elaborate fighting combinations. No shoes or belts are worn in this class. Sanctioned grappling gloves required, see our store for proper equipment. Introduction to Jiu Jitsu / Beginner JJSThis class teaches the basic offensive and defensive sport JJS moves. It explains the basic strategies and goals of the sport of JJS. This class will teach the primary offensive positions in JJS (mount, guard, triple attack, cross body, knee on stomach, open guard). About 20 of these classes are recommended before attending the other JJS classes. Jiu Jitsu Sparring Drills - Open RollAlthough this class will cater to all levels, it is a perfect class for beginners trying to acclimate into sparring. It uses several sparring drills to teach escapes and how to hold a position. It will also explain how the sport of JJS is played. This class requires a Gi.
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