Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Looking for Gracie Jiu Jitsu in Bury St Edmunds Suffolk Area?

Then you’ve come to the right place.

Learning Gracie Jiu Jitsu with us is a great way to get in shape learn to defend yourself, all in a fun and friendly environment!

What’s the difference between Gracie Jiu Jitsu & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

Gracie Jiu Jitsu is a type Brazilian Jiu Jitsu that focuses on ‘Self Defence first‘. As opposed to a purely sporting mindset. We find that for the majority of people, this has much more benefit and application in their day to day lives.

What do classes consist of?

To ensure that the techniques shown can be applied in motion, at Zen Combat Fitness we emphasise both situational and free sparring otherwise known as rolling before doing so students are taught the correct use of body mechanics and technique , so they can be used live effectively and without hurting themselves in the process . You will be taught Pedro Sauer’s syllabus White to Blue Belt Fundamentals.

Our Lineage

Master Pedro Sauer is an 8th degree Gracie Jiu Jitsu Red & Black Belt under Rickson Gracie & Helio Gracie.

He is Head instructor of the Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association , of which Zen Combat Fitness is Affiliated , introduced to Gracie Jiu Jitsu whilst in his teens by his good friend and mentor Rickson Gracie , Master Sauer’s Problem solving ability earned him his Crowning Achievement the honour of being the first non-Gracie to receive a black belt from Helio & Rickson Gracie in 1985. 1990 saw Master Sauer relocated from Brazil to California, to live and train with the original wave of Gracie’s who had come to America to teach their Art.

With his Academy now based in sterling, Virginia Master Sauer is still striving to perfect his Jiu Jitsu, after 40 years on the mats.

Backed by the philosophies and teachings of Master Sauer, Zen Combat Fitness is Proud to be Part of his impeccable lineage and to be able to call Master Sauer our teacher. To learn more about Pedro Sauer, check out Pedro Sauer Jiu-Jitsu Association