Tyrone Crosse heads up the stylistic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ‘BJJ’ classes at LTFC with Toohey.

Originally founded in Japan – the art shifted to Brazil and the mixed martial art took on another form.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu emphasizes taking an opponent to the ground and utilizing ground fighting techniques and submission holds involving joint-locks and chokeholds also found in numerous other arts with or without ground fighting emphasis. The premise is that most of the advantage of a larger, stronger opponent comes from superior reach and more powerful strikes, both of which are somewhat negated when grappling on the ground.

BJJ permits a wide variety of techniques to take the fight to the ground after taking a grip. Once the opponent is on the ground, a number of maneuvers (and counter-maneuvers) are available to manipulate the opponent into a suitable position for the application of a submission technique. Achieving a dominant position on the ground is one of the hallmarks of the BJJ style, and includes effective use of the guard position to defend oneself from bottom, and passing the guard to dominate from top position with side control, mount, and back mount positions. This system of maneuvering and manipulation can be likened to a form of kinetic chess when utilized by two experienced practitioners. A submission hold is the equivalent of checkmate in the sport, reflecting a disadvantage which would be extremely difficult to overcome in a fight (such as a dislocated joint or unconsciousness).

Tyrone Crosse – Founder of Crosse Training Jiu Jitsu, is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, has been involved in martial arts for most of his life and is very well respected and well known for his skills, knowledge and practical experience. Tyrone’s humour experience and energy engages his students in every class.

BJJ offers all round ground work, grappling, stand up attacking, self defence and a realistic approach to hand to hand combat.

This class offers all aspects and levels of BJJ and we recommend you come down and speak with Tyrone if you have any enquiries or alternatively email us here at the Club.

Classes are currently on Tuesday & Thursday Nights from 7.30pm – 8.30pm

*Saturday Training is available but bookings are essential to confirm numbers.