Combat/Applied Jiu Jitsu

Combat Jiu Jitsu is not a contest of muscular strength, nor does it attempt to maim or kill. It uses techniques from our CJJ syllabus to gain release from an attacker and/or temporarily incapacitate him or her.
It is effective for women and men of any age and size. It places priority on defending oneself, while adhering to the law relating to self-defence.
The main difference between our Combat Jiu jitsu system & our BJJ syllabus is that you will learn and therefore be able to  choose techniques to use without being concerned with competition rules and their limitations. More importantly you will be made aware of striking opportunities from your assailant and therefore become 'punch defensive'.
It  covers the entire spectrum of realistic types of attacks, including kicks, punches, knees, elbows, throws, takedowns, joint-locks, strangles, chokes, ground-fighting, weapons and much more.

Jiu Jitsu is an excellent form of exercise, especially when considering the importance of maintaining or increasing one's flexibility, endurance, and strength. It is also good practice for children. It builds self-confidence, co-ordination, and it teaches them respect, discipline and other social benefits.

The basic principles of Jiu Jitsu are understandable by everyone. It will mould itself to the practitioner, utilising his or her strengths.  At Scorpion Jiu jitsu we will never force our students into a standard mould or fixed unrealistic stances. After the initial levels of training are well established, individual ability and expression is not only encouraged, it is expected. Eventually we expect students not only to be able to demonstrate a technique but also be able to incorporate it into an ever changing combat environment in combination with techniques already acquired.

Why not start on a journey of rich traditions, exhilarating skills and most of all, gratifying accomplishments? Progress step by step through the most sophisticated martial arts training system available. From day one when you put on your White Belt for the very first time, through thousands of combat techniques, hundreds of hours of physical development, deeply satisfying achievements, all the  way to the day you receive your renowned coveted Black Belt. A belt that WILL be earned and not just handed to you. A belt that you will be proud of for the rest of your life.

At it's core Combat Jiu Jitsu, as taught at Scorpion Jiu Jitsu Academy is one of the most dynamic and effective martial arts systems for self defence around today.

Benefits include:

Self Defence
You will learn one of the most effective, acclaimed Martial Art in existence today.

Skill development
You will dramatically enhance your motor skills co-ordination, reflexes, balance and agility. These in turn will positively impact on all other activities that you choose to embark on.

Physical development
You will build strength, flexibility and an overall wellness only achieved through positive physical activity.

Self Improvement
Confidence gained from setting and accomplishing goals, self discipline, perseverance and new found courage achieved by conquering new challenges will allow you to defuse stress and acquire a powerful new focus. Combat Jiu jitsu will give you the edge.

Principles of Jiu jitsu for Self Defence over Sport

Knowledge of the principles of Jiu jitsu serves you in two important ways. Firstly it will enable you to solve problems on your own by modifying techniques in accordance with the guidelines. Secondly it will enable you to recognise the multitude of impure techniques that are being developed by instructors who do not know, or choose not to adhere to the fundamental principles of Jiu jitsu.

Principle 1. Street Applicability

Focus only on practicing techniques that are fully street applicable. Practicing techniques that are not “punch proof” will cause you to develop a false sense of security. By practicing techniques that keep you safe from strikes, you will develop the most important reflexes and avoid habits that could lead to injury in a real fight. If you modify a technique, you must verify that the new variation keeps you safe from all potentially dangerous strikes. Remember, in a real fight there is no referee or corner judges to keep you safe and ensure fair play.

Principle 2: Energy Efficiency (No 'BigManJitsu')

Any technique that relies on speed and power rather than leverage and timing is not energy efficient. In a real fight there is no time limit so you must learn to save your energy & use economy of motion. The only reliable way for you to defeat a larger, more athletic opponent is to utilise techniques that cause your opponent to exhaust energy while simultaneously preserving your own. Before adding any technique to your arsenal, you must verify that it is more reliant on leverage and proper timing than on your athletic capabilities. Do not trust techniques based on strength or speed as they are unlikely to work against a larger, stronger attacker.

Principle 3: Natural Body Movements

Any technique that requires you to move your body unnaturally or stand in an artificial stance is likely to fail when you need it most. Natural body movement is the best foundation on which to build the instinctive reflexes needed in a real fight. 

Principle 4:  Lines of defence

Any technique that leaves you open to attack during its execution through lack of control or lack of lines of defence should be avoided at all cost. 

Defend - Control - Dominate - Finish!