About Us
MONKEY JITS
WHAT IS MONKEY JITS?
Monkey Jits is Crazy Monkey’s approach to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a Martial Art that focuses mainly on clinching the opponent to prevent them from striking and then taking an opponent down to the ground, as well as controlling the engagement on the ground.
Monkey Jits was started by Rodney King, a 4th Degree Black Belt under Rigan Machado. Rodney was South Africa’s 1st Black Belt and one of the main people responsible for bringing the Art to this country.
Grappling as a sport has become very popular in recent years but CMD’s Monkey Jits reminds its athletes that (BJJ) was first and foremost developed for self preservation, not for sport, not to score points on a guard pass or seek to “tap out” an opponent in the training ground for the sake of submitting or hurting them but to enable the trained practitioner to go home, alive and with minimal injury.
Monkey-Jits classes are still performance based, we roll and we still train for self-defense. More importantly though our Monkey-Jits classes are about playfulness, exuberance and first and foremost about having a great time while really learning something positive about yourself and finding improvements both physically and mentally.
Competition is not a factor in establishing someone’s ability (or grade) in Monkey Jits. That is determined through the relationship formed between the coach and client over years of training. Evaluation is carried out over time and consists of attitude, consistency, and of course improvement in ability.
Remaining calm under pressure, reacting appropriately and persevering under unfavorable circumstances are key elements in BJJ as well as in life. Against skilled, fresh opponents, the body will eventually fail which is why we must respect our body’s innate intelligence and abilities. Treat it with respect and it will respond accordingly. There are optimal ways to move your body and through the practice of Monkey Jits you learn to respect your body and it’s innate intelligence as much as respecting your training partner and their well-being.
Monkey Jits Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will be your way to learn the new skills of the old ways, improve your body’s awareness, develop a calm mind, and have an awesome time while doing so.
