Texarkana Jiu-Jitsu .:adult martial arts, brazilian jiu jitsu, bjj, mma

"You can get in excellent shape and reduce stress while learning a new sport that could one day save your life!"

I know that to many people the idea of taking classes sounds intimidating. I understand, I really do.

That's why I designed our beginner classes to meet the needs of a brand new student. Everyone has to start somewhere and you won't find a friendlier training environment. I am happy to say that all of my students take time to help beginners. We all remember what it was like and want to help you improve and accomplish your goals.

Often prospective students say that they need to get in shape before starting class... you know, that may be true at some martial arts schools but not in our classes. You can start today, regardless of your current level of conditioning. Everyone will start at their own pace and over time build up your conditioning/fitness over time.

You’ll really enjoy the relaxed environment we have for beginners in our classes.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) classes are FUN and our classes don’t require any prior experience or training. Anyone can do it! If you have ever wondered if martial arts training may be for you, then check out our special offer below to get you started now and at no risk to you!

Don't take our word for it...Take a look at what Texarkana Jiu Jitsu students say about us...

Read below what a few of our adult students have to say about our adult classes.

OUR ADULT BJJ and MMA MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES:

What can you expect in our our classes?

1. Learn a highly effective self defense system (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, also known as Gracie Jiu Jitsu after the Gracie family that developed this system in Brazil). These techniques could save your life or the life of someone in your family.

2. Get in great shape quickly to improve your health and self confidence. You can get in the best shape of your life without running for endless hours on a treadmill. You will feel more confident as you lose body fat and improve muscular conditioning. Get in shape by working out with a purpose!

3. Relax, have fun and reduce stress. Participation in our classes allows you to forget about work and other problems that you may be facing in your life. You will find that classes are an excellent escape from many of life’s stresses.

4. You won't feel out of place in our adult classes and beginning students are always welcome!

5. Participate in one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. Students that are interested in competing have the opportunity to participate in many local, national and international events. This provides an excellent outlet for those with a more competitive nature to participate in an individual sport against others. Our students have experienced phenomenal success in competitions.

6. Classes are taught in a fun, relaxed environment. You won't have to make funny faces, yell kiaaa, or bow to a 'master.' Side note: I was thinking of placing a life size statue of me in the school and having everyone bow to it before and after class, but it was met with fierce resistance so I have put this on temporary hold. But seriously, these activities are related to other martial arts, but are not necessary to improve your self confidence, discipline, fitness (or anything else).

7. Every one is welcome, regardless of experience. Our classes are open to the absolute beginner to those with years of experience in various martial arts - AND you won't feel out of place. We enjoy helping those just starting out in the martial arts.

8. Your current physical condition should not prevent you from experiencing the benefits of training. Students range from mothers wanting to get back in shape after a pregnancy to athletes with years of training to kids with boundless energy. It is not too late to start, we can help YOU accomplish more in life - call us today (903-276-8899).

Texarkana Jiu Jitsu bases all of its programs on functional training, training that works. We are unlike any other school in the area.

Texarkana Jiu Jitsu offers its students cutting-edge, modern martial arts instruction from the only Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt in East Texas!

We offer only the most proven and highly effective martial arts training available. We also utilize modern coaching techniques for character development.

We will never waste training time by performing mindless movements that don't work in real life. We believe that if something doesn't work, then it has no place in training. Not only that, but we practice techniques safely and have an excellent safety record at our school.

Beginners are always welcome and you can start NOW with a no risk, special offer below!

Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu /BJJ (that were originally brought to our country by the Gracie family and Royce Gracie who proved its effectiveness in the early MMA fights (UFC)) Classes are perfect for men and women to be introduced to martial arts in a safe environment. Classes are taught by a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt (Dr. Hagebusch).

This class will allow you the opportunity to develop solid, technical Brazilian Jiu Jitsu skills while improving your fitness levels (no matter what that level may be now). Students have the opportunity to compete for our highly successful BJJ team (if interested).

Learn the style of fighting that has proven itself as a dominant force in fighting competitions held over the entire globe!

Our Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) classes are taught by a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt (Dr. Hagebusch). Techniques utilized include striking (primarily from boxing and thai boxing modified for MMA), clinching (primarily from wrestling and thai boxing - modified for MMA), and ground work (primarily from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - modified from MMA).

Current MMA team competitors with their current record, (other team members have not fought yet)

INTERNET ONLY ADULT SPECIAL

ADULTS: GET A FREE WEEK OF ANY AND ALL CURRENT ADULT MARTIAL ARTS and KETTLEBELL FITNESS CLASSES (does not include UBC Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamp- but see above for special offer on UBC).

This special unlimited training offer is worth over $100.

This special offer includes unlimited Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training and Kettlebell Fitness Training. That's a week of training- come to one or come to all of the classes!

Call 903-276-8899 OR e-mail your name, which class you are interested in, and when you would like to start your FREE week email here (you must mention the internet special )!

Limited time offer will end without warning; for new students only!

NO RISK, NO HASSLE, 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

If you are not satisfied with our classes for any reason during the first 30 days of your adult martial arts training, then we will refund 100% of your tuition without any hassles!

You really have no risk and there is no reason not to take advantage of our special offer.

Call 903-276-8899 or email us here to find out when you can start experiencing our classes.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is considered the most effective form of self-defense in the world.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Gracie Jiu Jitsu is a martial art indigenous to Brazil. It was founded and developed by the Gracie family. The art was derived from Kodokan Judo, western wrestling, and various combative disciplines.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu utilizes grappling techniques to control and subdue any opponent utilizing holds, arm locks, chokes, leg locks, and strikes. This strategy takes away the advantage of a larger, stronger opponent.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu favors simple techniques that were tested in numerous challenge matches by the Gracie family and their students. In Vale Tudo (which means "anything goes") tournaments in Brazil, Gracie family members and their students have fought in these no-holds barred fighting matches for over 65 years and have fared very well against a multitude of combative arts both western and asian. Many traditional martial arts have lost their combative rationale and ability. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has led the way in changing traditional martial arts and ‘self defense’ classes.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has proven itself, with real confrontations being won again and again, as the most effective form of self-defense in the world. It is now the basis of mixed martial arts or "Vale-Tudo" tournaments and has a large sport competition following. BJJ has something for everyone from the competitive athlete to the weekend warrior. Law enforcement and the military use BJJ as their main self-defense system for hand-to-hand combat.

The sportive aspect of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is embodied in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments. Competitors wear judo "jackets" and pants just like their Judo counterparts except the rules favor strategies and techniques that are oriented towards combat effectiveness.

Jiu Jitsu tournaments divide competitors by age, belt rank, and weight class. Time limits are generally five to ten minutes, depending on belt rank. Matches start with both competitiors standing, on a floor with a padded mat. A tap out from submission ends the match. If time runs out without a submission, points determine the winner.

Many Brazilian Jiu Jitsu students are also interested in open submission grappling tournaments (different points rules, usually no gi), or Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

In the mid-1800's in Japan, there were a large number of styles ("ryu") of jiu-jitsu (sometimes spelled "jujitsu"). Techniques varied between ryu, but generally included all manner of unarmed combat (strikes, throws, locks, chokes, wrestling, etc.) and occasionally some weapons training. One young but skilled master of a number of jiu-jitsu styles, Jigoro Kano, founded his own ryu and created the martial art Judo (aka Kano-ryu jiu-jitsu) in the 1880's. One of Kano's primary insights was to include full-power practice against resisting, competent opponents, rather than solely rely on the partner practice that was much more common at the time.

One of Kano's students was Mitsuo Maeda, who was also known as Count Koma ("Count of Combat"). Maeda emigrated to Brazil in 1914. He was helped a great deal by the Brazilian politician Gastão Gracie, whose father George Gracie had emigrated to Brazil himself from Scotland. In gratitude for the assistance, Maeda taught jiu-jitsu to Gastao's son Carlos Gracie. Carlos in turn taught his brothers Osvaldo, Gastão Jr., Jorge, and Helio.

In 1925, Carlos and his brothers opened their first jiu-jitsu academy, and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu was born in Brazil.

At this point, the base of techniques in BJJ was similar to those in Kano's Judo academy in Japan. As the years progressed, however, the brothers (notably Carlos and Helio) and their students refined their art via brutal no-rules fights, both in public challenges and on the street. Particularly notable was their willingness to fight outside of weight categories, permitting a skilled small fighter to attempt to defeat a much larger opponent.

They began to concentrate more and more on submission ground fighting, especially utilizing the guard position. This allowed a weaker man to defend against a stronger one, bide his time, and eventually emerge victorious.

In the 1970's, the undisputed jiu-jitsu champion in Brazil was Rolls Gracie. He had taken the techniques of jiu-jitsu to a new level. Although he was not a large man, his ability to apply leverage using all of his limbs was unprecedented. At this time the techniques of the open guard and its variants (spider guard, butterfly guard) became a part of BJJ. Rolls also developed the first point system for jiu-jitsu only competition. The competitions required wearing a gi, awarded points (but not total victories) for throws and takedowns, and awarded other points for achieving different ground positions (such as passing an opponent's guard). After Rolls' death in a hang-gliding accident, Rickson Gracie became the undisputed (and undefeated!) champion, a legend throughout Brazil and much of the world. He has been the exemplar of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique for the last two decades, since the early 1980's, in both jiu-jitsu competition and no-rules MMA competition.

Jiu-jitsu techniques have continued to evolve as the art is constantly tested in both arenas. For example, in the 1990's Roberto "Gordo" Correa, a BJJ black belt, injured one of his knees, and to protect his leg he spent a lot of practice time in the half-guard position. When he returned to high-level jiu-jitsu competition, he had the best half-guard technique in the world. A position that had been thought of as a temporary stopping point, or perhaps a defensive-only position, suddenly acquired a new complexity that rapidly spread throughout the art.

In the early 1990's, Rorion Gracie moved from Brazil to Los Angeles. He wished to show the world how well the Gracie art of jiu-jitsu worked. In Brazil, no-rules Mixed Martial Art (MMA) contests (known as "vale tudo") had been popular since Carlos Gracie first opened his academy in 1925, but in the world at large most martial arts competition was internal to a single style, using the specialized rules of that style's practice.

Rorion and Art Davie conceived of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. This was a series of pay-per-view television events in the United States that began in 1993. They pitted experts of different martial arts styles against each other in an environment with very few rules, in an attempt to see what techniques "really worked" when put under pressure. Rorion also entered his brother Royce Gracie, an expert in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as one of the contestants.

Royce dominated the first years of the UFC against all comers, amassing eleven victories with no fighting losses. At one event he defeated four different fighters in one night. This, from a fighter that was smaller than most of the others (at 170 lbs, in an event with no weight classes), looked thin and scrawny, and used techniques that most observers, even experienced martial artists, didn't understand.

In hindsight, much of Royce's success was due to the fact that he understood very well (and had trained to defend against) the techniques that his opponents would use, whereas they often had no idea what he was doing to them. In addition, the ground fighting strategy and techniques of BJJ are among the most sophisticated in the world. Besides the immediate impact of an explosion of interest in BJJ across the world (particularly in the US and Japan), the lasting impact of Royce's early UFC dominance is that almost every successful MMA fighter now includes BJJ as a significant portion of their training.

Tae Kwon Do and karate martial arts classes have long been offered in our town, but now for the first time, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ, also known as Gracie Jiu Jitsu) is now offered in Texarkana, TX (on Stateline Ave, across the street from Arkansas (AR)). These BJJ martial arts classes are markedly different from Tae Kwon Do and karate martial arts classes, the techniques actually work in real life and you (or your child) won't have to kick someone in the head!

Submission Grappling (aka Submission Wrestling - as seen in ADCC matches in Abu Dhabi) is derived from BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu), Freestyle Wrestling, Greco Roman Wrestling, Judo, Sambo, and other Grappling Arts. Submission Grappling (aka Submission Wrestling) is offered at Texarkana Jiu Jitsu located in Texarkana, TX (on Stateline Ave, across the street from Arkansas). Again, these aren't Tae Kwon Do and karate martial arts classes.

Classes also in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA, a combination of Muay Thai Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; with elements of karate (like shotokan karate and other japanese karate styles, tae kwon do (TKD), hapkido (and other korean martial arts), Jeet Kun Do (JKD), Judo, Sambo, and other martial arts) which have become extremely popular with the rise of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and its reality show, the Ultimate Fighter (TUF). These MMA classes are now offered in Texarkana, Texas. MMA classes do not utilize kata like Tae Kwon Do and karate martial arts classes.

Kettlebell fitness and conditioning classes and bootcamps (and our new cardio kickboxing bootcamp - UBC, Ultimate Bodyshaping Course) are now offered in Texarkana, TX (on Stateline Ave, across the street from Arkansas (AR)). Kettlebells are a workout tool that can provide strong cardio benefits, improve muscle tone, reduce body fat, improve health, and strengthen the core. Kettlebells have been used for years in Russia for getting in shape, losing weight, developing athletic power, endurance, strength, and core stability that is so important for sports and your daily life. They can help reduce the likelihood of injury while improving cardio dramatically.

Dr. Marc Hagebusch is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belt and the only Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) black belt in East Texas.

We also offer local (Texarkana on the TX side, but literally across the street from Arkansas (AR)) kids martial arts classes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) that replace the traditional martial arts classes like kids karate martial arts classes and kids tae kwon do (TKD) martial arts classes that have been popular in the past.

You should know that the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is more commonly referred to as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Muay Thai is often referred to as Thai Boxing or kickboxing. Mixed Martial Arts (made popular by The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) tv show and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (aka UFC) is more often referred to as MMA.

BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) and MMA ((Mixed Martial Arts) composed of Muay Thai Kickboxing, Submission Grappling (made popular by Abu Dhabi, ADCC), Boxing, BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu), Karate, TKD (tae kwon do), Judo, Sambo, Wrestling, and other Martial Arts) is now offered in Texarkana, TX (on Stateline Ave, across the street from Arkansas (AR)).

These classes provide a cardio workout that is more effective than cardio kickboxing classes, bootcamp classes, circuit training bootcamps, karate classes, and tae kwon do classes. The martial arts classes and cardio kickboxing bootcamps offered at Texarkana Jiu Jitsu (Texarkana, TX (on Stateline Ave, across the street from Arkansas (AR)) in MMA and BJJ (these are not Tae Kwon Do and karate martial arts classes) provide an exceptional cardio workout that literally blows away traditional cardio kickboxing classes – you will lose body fat, get in shape, reduce stress, develop better focus, improve attention (ADD), improve discipline, and have fun. Cardio kickboxing classes and bootcamps are often more limited in the scope of exercises and do not develop the postural or core strength and stability of our BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Gracie Jiu Jitsu), MMA (Mixed Martial Arts – popularized by the UFC), or OUR (Texarkana Jiu Jitsu) Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamps and Fitness classes- like kettlebell fitness and weight loss classes.

Our martial arts classes provide a better workout than cardio kickboxing or traditional bootcamp and provide you with real self defense skills that could save your life one day. The martial arts and fitness classes and bootcamps will cause you to reduce fat, lose weight, gain strength and endurance, improve cardio, improve self defense, improve self confidence and discipline, and reduce stress.

We have martial arts students that are successful amateur and professional MMA (Mixed Martial Arts – made popular by the UFC or Ultimate Fighting Championship) fighters. Fighters that have competed and won in kickboxing / muay thai kickboxing, submission grappling / submission wrestling, and BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu aka Gracie Jiu Jitsu, not Tae Kwon Do and karate martial arts classes).