Ground Units BJJ Academy

Introduction: Ground Units BJJ Academy is a welcoming Brazilian jiujitsu academy in Westfield, MA. We strive to maintain a safe and positive atmosphere where all team members, no matter what their age, gender or physical capabilities may be can increase not only their ability to defend themselves but will also develop their mental focus, motor skills, levels of confidence, discipline and overall fitness (body, mind and spirit). Our training is focused on the ground aspect of personal safety. As many fights or attacks ultimately get to the ground. Here, we are at home. It can be used for personal safety. Through BJJ theory, philosophy, technical drills and practical application, we will help you to efficiently defend yourself against bigger, stronger aggressors. "If size mattered, the elephant would be king of the jungle." - Rickson Gracie (son of Helio Gracie, founder of Brazilian jiujitsu). Not everyone that trains BJJ is concerned about being attacked. BJJ is also trained for the fitness aspect of it. It is trained for the mental and physical satisfaction that it brings to its practitioners. It can be for fun and fitness. We offer a great team atmosphere where we challenge, help and encourage each other to achieve whatever it is that brought you in to train -- fun, personal safety, competition, sport or fitness. BJJ is truly a fun and exciting way to entertain and challenge the mind while strengthening and pushing the body to new levels of fitness. Come in and visit us to begin your journey to a better you. You'll love it.