BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU - RODRIGO VAGHI SYSTEM

A typical Jiujitsu class at Elite.  Notice some participants                                    wear the GI, some do not.                                        Taught by Scott Morton.		Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi) Submission Grappling (No Gi)  Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial-art and combat sport that focuses on grappling with an emphasis on ground fighting. The goal of BJJ is to gain a dominant position against the opponent through the use of leverage, balance, and coordination. Later,  joint-locks, choke-holds, and other techniques to control the opponent, and force them to submit ("tap out") are applied.  No-Gi Submission Grappling is very similar to BJJ, however the Gi is not worn, and matches take place at a faster pace.   Want to get in great shape?  Learn how to perform an armbar, or defend against a choke?  If so, then this is the place for you!  Get all the training you need on the ground and have fun doing it.   (Equipment: Gi [for BJJ class only], mouthpiece, groin protection, and kneepads [optional]).

The jiu-jitsu style taught at Elite is that of Rodrigo Vaghi, student of Rickson Gracie.   Although there are many styles of jiu-jitsu and many programs available throughout the world, we are very pleased to have an instructor trained in the highly competitive Rodrigo Vaghi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu System. 

Our head jiu-jitsu instructor,  Scott  Morton, travels frequently to the Vaghi headquarters in St. Louis to train with Rodrigo and his students.  This constantly improves the program at Elite.  In addition, Scott is an active competitor and runs the competition team for Elite.

Rodgrigo's style of Jiu-jitsu is one with much emphasis on the fundamentals, and is designed for practical use in grappling AND mixed martial arts competition.   This has been demonstrated by Scott himself, having winning records in both jiu-jitsu and MMA competitions.