brazilian jiu jitsu

Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art focusing largely on grappling and ground fighting. It utilizes natural body leverage and proper technique to obtain dominant control on the ground and, as a result, provides greater position for striking or submission holds.

Jorge Barraza is the BJJ coach at CUMMATA. Jorge has been studying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for 10 years, he started at the age of 15 and currently holds a brown belt in Jiu-Jitsu. He trains under Rodrigo "Comprido" Medeiros who is a 3rd degree black belt and 7x World Jiu-Jitsu Champion. Jorge has also competed in many high level Jiu-Jitsu tournaments such as:

World (Mundial) Jiu-Jitsu Championships Pan-American Jiu-Jitsu Championships Gracie Nationals American National Jiu-Jitsu Championship Windy City Challenge NAGA Mid-West Jiu-Jitsu Championship Buckeye Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship Arnold Classic.