Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
BJJ is an effective and sophisticated form of ground fighting that has been taught and refined in Brazil for the past 70 years. This is a combat proven method of jiu-jitsu which has evolved and been tested in countless no-rules fights, challenge matches, mixed martial arts and sport competitions. Through it all, the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu continues to be unsurpassed. This method of fighting is based upon the principles of leverage and movement. It will teach you how to control, stabilize, and escape from any position on the ground. At the same time you will also learn the best ways to subdue a larger and stronger opponent by incorporating armlocks, chokes, sweeps, reversals, throws and leglocks. The pure art of jiu-jitsu is about technique and leverage over size and strength. McVicker's Martial Arts Academy provides world-class instruction and the best training method for developing solid skills for competition and the street. Jack trains and competes under Wellington "Megaton" Dias(Official representative of the Rickson Gracie International Jiu-Jitsu Association). His clear and patient teaching manner always brings out the best in his students. This training will make you feel, and move great. You will see the difference and notice results within the first month of your training.
Jeet Kune Do (JKD)
Bruce Lee developed Jeet Kune Do (JKD) after a life of studying 26 different disciplines of martial arts, ranging from western boxing to Kali knife fighting. Combining the useful portions of each art, Lee produced an ever-evolving system that teaches the student to use every aspect of his or her body in a fight. Once a person is trained to use the head, elbows, hands, knees and feet, the person can cope with whatever situation is presented, using only the tools necessary to win and walk away. Legendary instructor Paul Vunak sums it up as follows: "A JKD man or woman does not concern him or herself with meeting the average 'street fighter' or 'black belt'. Rather, one pictures fighting a crazed guy high on PCP."
This is probably a good point to address the word "fight", and what is meant by the term. You may be thinking, "Well, I won't have any problem, because I don't get in street fights, and I don't go into areas of town where I could run into problems." If you are a parent, you have no doubt spent hours with your children telling them to stop "fighting" (if they have a brother or sister) or else you have lectured your child on why it is bad to fight. Those are not the type of fights you train to "win". Winning an altercation on the street means being able to safely return home. Hopefully, you will never be faced with a situation where your life, or the life of a family member, is in danger. But, bad things happen to good people all the time -- we see news reports about it almost daily.
No matter what part of town you live in, or where you work, you have undoubtedly heard reports of robberies, rapes, and gang violence in your city. Not one person who was mugged or assaulted woke up that morning, got ready for school or work, and just knew he or she was going to be physically assaulted later that day. It just doesn't happen that way. Problem is, one never knows what will happen or when it will happen. In this respect, the skills of JKD are like the spare tire in your car, or the lock on your front door - you may never have a flat tire, or burglar-test your door, but if you do you are prepared for the situation.
