brazilian jiu jitsu

Professor's Wayne Marble, Chris Handy, and Steve Jackson are the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt instructors at Blue Springs Jiu-Jitsu.  They received their Black Belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Master Renato Tavares and Blue Springs Jiu-Jitsu is a part of the world renowned Renato Tavares Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association.
  

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is a unique art of ground fighting that utilizes grappling, chokes, joint locks and other submissions. Blue Springs Jiu-jitsu offers one of the most comprehensive BJJ programs in the Kansas City area.

"Jiu-Jitsu" means "gentle art", meaning that a practitioner will use their opponents strength against them and will use their stronger muscles against their opponents weaker muscles. Today, Jiu-jitsu remains one of the most effective and practical martial arts in the world. We teach you to become technicians on the mat by using your wits and fighting spirit, not just brawn.

Master Renato Tavares was born in Rio de Janeiro. He began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 6 under Master Gene Rebello. Master Gene Rebello is one of the best BJJ masters in Brazil and is a Black Belt under Carlos and Helio Gracie. Later on Master Renato Tavares trained with Carlson Gracie Sr. for more than 10 years.

Master Renato Tavares moved to the United States in 2002. He currently oversees schools in 9 states and 8 different countries. We are very privileged to be a part of his association.

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