brazilian jiu jitsu class west hartford ct

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Class

WE’RE ABOUT REAL BJJ – WE’RE NOT IN THIS TO PUSH BELTS.

A typical Brazilian Jiu-jitsu class teaches groundwork, submissions, and effective techniques for self defense and competition prep. We hold gi, no-gi and mixed classes for all ages and skill levels. We also have a women’s BJJ class – Plus One Defense Systems was the first academy in CT to offer a women’s-only BJJ class.
Click here to register for a FREE brazilian jiu-jitsu class. Try it out! There is no obligation, but we are confident you’ll love your first brazilian jiu-jitsu class and training with top-notch professors!

We’re in this to bring multiple generations of brazilian jiu-jitsu combat and sport experience to YOU, and make sure you’re getting it.

Welcome to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu at Plus One Defense Systems of West Hartford.

Come. Learn. Train. Grow.

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Plus One Defense Systems, West Hartford, CT

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

The art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focuses on ground work and submissions.  Practitioners learn how to utilize Brazilian Jiujitsu principles from different positions on the ground with their partner.  Students learn takedowns, basic and advanced positions, transitions between those positions, and submission techniques.  The video shows practitioners wearing the uniform (gi); at Plus One Defense Systems, we also train without the uniform, which is known as “no-gi BJJ.”

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Class + Self Defense

According to research, a vast majority of fights go to the ground. Knowing how to defend yourself when you are on the ground, or when you and your assailant are on the ground, is imperative to your safety. This art deals with close-quarter combat, evasion and submission. For men and women alike, practicing the techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu could be the difference between evading a scuffle and a violent crime.
Click here to register for a FREE brazilian jiu-jitsu intro class.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Women

We have many female practitioners who love this martial art for the intense, total body workout. Grappling effectively requires strength but this particular art is also about submission tactics; these tactics can and will work against anyone. Therefore, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a perfect component to add to your arsenal to even the playing field!
We offer both Womens-Only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes AND Co-Ed BJJ Classes. In fact, we were the first academy in CT to offer a womens-only BJJ class.

MMA Prep: BJJ is IMPERATIVE for the “Ground Game”

BJJ … teaches a fighter how to successfully manage his guard, which is when a fighter finds himself pinned on his back. This fighting style is preferred by many MMA fighters looking to get an edge in the ground game.
SOURCE: LiveStrong.com

Crushing roundhouse kicks and explosive haymaker punches may win a fight, but what happens when your opponent gets in your grill, up close and personal, or when the fight goes to the ground? Answer: you’d better be able to protect, strike, and evade, or even drive the match to a close with a submission hold or choke. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is all about that. Get your free trial TODAY with absolutely no obligation.
Click here to register for a FREE introductory lesson.


If you are specifically interested in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) in Connecticut, please be sure to stop by our pro-shop, as we have two books (published by Darin Reisler) that correspond to our curriculum and are available for purchase.
Also, check out our S.L.A.P. BJJ online program, at our online learning center, TheNewDojo.com, which is not meant to be a replacement for coming to class, but a supplement. You can also get a preview of what techniques you’ll learn when you come to class!


Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Class Schedule

Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes are held all throughout the week, morning and night. Find the time that fits your schedule. We look forward to rolling.

MONDAY

Fitness Center

6:30AM – 9:30PM

Adult

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

6:30AM – 7:30AM

Adult/Gi, Main Floor
Adult

Muay Thai Kickboxing

8:30AM – 9:15AM

Main Floor

Open Mats/Private Lessons

9:15AM – 4:30PM

Junior

Brazilian Jiujitsu

4:45PM – 5:30PM

Main Floor
Youth

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5:30PM – 6:15PM

Main Floor
Youth

Muay Thai Kickboxing

6:15PM – 7:00PM

2nd Floor
Adult

Krav Maga

6:00PM – 7:00PM

Green Room
Adult

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

6:15PM – 7:00PM

No-Gi, Main Floor
Adult

Open Sparring/Rolling

7:00PM – 7:45PM

Cage/Green Room
Adult

Krav Maga – Int/Adv

7:00PM – 7:45PM

Approval Required, 2nd Floor
Adult

Muay Thai Kickboxing

7:00PM – 7:45PM

Beginner, Main Floor
Adult

Muay Thai – Int/Adv

7:45PM – 8:30PM

Approval Required, Main Floor
Adult

Kung Fu/Karate

7:45PM – 8:30PM

2nd Floor
Adult

Capoeira

7:45PM – 9:15PM

Green Room

TUESDAY

Fitness Center

11:00AM – 9:30PM

Adult

Muay Thai Kickboxing

12:15PM – 1:00PM

Beginner, Main Floor

Open Mats/Private Lessons

1:00PM – 4:30PM

Junior

Kung Fu/Karate

4:30PM – 5:15PM

Main Floor
Youth

Kung Fu/Karate

5:15PM – 6:00PM

Main Floor
Youth

Kung fu/Karate

6:00PM – 6:45PM

Approval Required, Green Room
Adult

Krav Maga

6:00PM – 6:45PM

Main Floor
Adult

Muay Thai Kickboxing

6:45PM – 7:30PM

Beginner, Main Floor
Adult

Kung Fu/Karate

6:45PM – 7:30PM

Green Room
Adult

Silat

8:15PM – 9:00PM

Approval Required, Green Room
Adult

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

8:15PM – 9:30PM

Adult/Gi, Main Floor

WEDNESDAY

Fitness Center

6:30AM – 9:30PM

Adult

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

6:30AM – 7:30AM

Adult/Gi, Main Floor
Adult

Muay Thai Kickboxing

8:30AM – 9:15AM

Beginner, Main Floor
Adult

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

9:15AM – 10:00AM

Fundamentals/No Gi, Main Floor

Open Mats/Private Lessons

10:00AM – 4:00PM

Junior

Kung Fu/Karate

4:00PM – 4:45PM

Main Floor
Youth

Kung Fu/Karate

4:45PM – 5:30PM

Main Floor
Youth

Muay Thai Kickboxing

5:30PM – 6:15PM

Main Floor
Youth

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5:30PM – 6:15PM

No-Gi, 2nd Floor
Adult

Krav Maga – Int/Adv

6:00PM – 7:00PM

Approval Required, Green Room
Adult

Kung Fu/Karate

6:15PM – 7:00PM

Green Room
Adult

Muay Thai Kickboxing

7:00PM – 7:45PM

Advanced/Approval Required, Main Floor
Adult

Krav Maga

7:00PM – 7:45PM

Green Room
Adult

Muay Thai Kickboxing

7:45PM – 8:30PM

Beginner, Main Floor
Adult

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

8:30PM – 9:15PM

Adult/Gi, Main Floor
Adult

Open Sparring/Rolling

9:15PM – 9:30PM

Main Floor

THURSDAY

Fitness Center

11:00AM – 9:30PM

Adult

Muay Thai Kickboxing

12:15PM – 1:00PM

Beginner, Main Floor

Open Mats/Private Lessons

1:00PM – 4:00PM

Junior

Muay Thai Kickboxing

4:30PM – 5:15PM

Main Floor
Youth

Muay Thai Kickboxing

5:15PM – 6:00PM

Main Floor
Youth

Brazilian Jiujitsu

6:00PM – 6:45PM

Main Floor
Adult

Kung Fu/Karate

6:00PM – 6:45PM

2nd Floor
Adult

Krav Maga

6:00PM – 6:45PM

Green Room
Adult

Muay Thai Kickboxing

6:45PM – 7:30PM

Beginner, Main Floor
Adult

Silat

6:45PM – 7:30PM

Approval Required, 2nd Floor
Adult

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

7:30PM – 8:15PM

Fundamentals/Gi, Main Floor
Adult

Open Sparring/Rolling

8:15PM – 9:00PM

Main Floor
Adult

Capoeira

7:45PM – 9:15PM

Green Room

FRIDAY

Fitness Center

6:30AM – 9:00PM

Adult

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

6:30AM – 7:30AM

Adult/No Gi, Main Floor
Adult

Kung-Fu & Aikido/Jujutsu

8:30AM – 9:15AM

Main Floor
Adult

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

9:15AM – 10:00AM

Adult/Gi, Main Floor

Open Mats/Private Lessons

10:00AM – 4:30PM

Junior

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

4:30PM – 5:15PM

Main Floor
Adult

Kung-Fu / Karate

5:15PM – 6:00PM

Main Floor
Adult

Brazilian Jiujitsu

6:00PM – 7:00PM

No-Gi, Green Room
Youth

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

6:00PM – 6:45PM

Main Floor
Youth

Muay Thai Kickboxing

6:45PM – 7:30PM

Main Floor
Adult

Muay Thai – Int/Adv

7:30PM – 8:00PM

Approval Required, Main Floor
Adult

Muay Thai Kickboxing

8:00PM – 8:45PM

Beginner, Main Floor

SATURDAY

Fitness Center

9:00AM – 4:00PM

Adult

Women’s Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

9:15AM – 10:00AM

Green Room
Junior

Kung fu/Karate

9:15AM – 10:00AM

Main Floor
Youth

Kung Fu/Karate

10:00AM – 10:45AM

Main Floor
Adult

Krav Maga

10:15AM – 11:15AM

Green Room
Adult

Kung Fu/Karate

10:45AM – 11:30AM

Main Floor
Youth/Adult

Point Sparring Team

11:30AM – 12:15PM

Approval Required, Main Floor
Youth

Capoeira

11:30AM – 12:15PM

Green Room
Adult

Capoeira

12:15PM – 1:30PM

Main Floor

Open Mats/Private Lessons

12:30PM – 3:00PM

Adult

Muay Thai Kickboxing

3:00PM – 4:00PM

Beginner, Main Floor
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CARLOS GRACIE

Carlos Gracie is one of the founders of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As such, he was awarded with the 10th degree Red Belt.  He was the first of the Gracie brothers to learn the arts of Judo and Jujutsu from Otavio Mitsuyo Maeda (aka “Count Koma”).  Based on what he learned, Carlos and his brothers founded the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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FRANCISCO SA

Professor Sa is provided with credit for bringing the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the North East region of Brazil, where it is flourishing today.

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MARCUS AURELIO

Marcus Aurelio is a 5th Degree black belt.  He moved to the US in 2001.  He is a Pride and UFC veteran and holds the record for fastest submission in the UFC. He currently runs the Marcus Aurelio BJJ Academy in North Miami Beach, Florida.

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DARIN REISLER

Recognition as a “Professor” via the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation; 3rd Degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

  • 2016- Ranked #2 in the world- and the first placed American born competitor- with the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF)
  • 2015- Ranked #3 in the world- and the first placed American born
  • 2015- BJJ Pro- Gold Medalist
  • A full list of my BJJ competition results (post black belt ranking) can be viewed by clicking on my IBJJF Results for 2015, and IBJJF Results for 2016.

Published Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Surviving the Journey to Black Belt (2015) and Move-A-Day BJJ : A Daily Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Desktop Reference (2011)(www.moveaday.comBrazilian Jiu-jitsu books which were Amazon best-selling.

Created online learning institute TheNewDojo.com featuring Structured Learning Advancement Program for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (S.L.A.P. BJJ)  to promote a new method of learning Brazilian Jiu-jitsu to the world and to act as a supplement to in-class training to students of Plus One Defense Systems.

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