MARTIAL ARTS IN ALTAMONTE SPRINGS
ACHIEVING MARTIAL ARTS AND FITNESS GOALS TOGETHER
Welcome to United Legion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (ULBJJ) in Altamonte Springs. At our facility, we offer martial arts, self-defense, and physical fitness. We’re Located in Seminole County near I-4 and positioned to serve all north Central Florida residents.
We serve the following areas:
- Wekiva Springs
- Longwood
- Maitland
- Lake Mary
- Apopka
At ULBJJ, we focus on the fundamental techniques of the art and strive to provide a challenging, safe training environment. Our mat space is a robust 1,400 square feet, providing ample room for group classes.
Our mission is to make BJJ accessible to everyone. We work with students of nearly all ages—from four years old and up—ensuring that men, women, and kids have a quality place to train.
To assist you with your fitness goals, our gym area is equipped with squat racks, barbells, dumbbells, and more.
Lastly, come to enjoy the camaraderie. As a member of ULBJJ, you’ll not only receive excellent training, but you’ll also meet new friends. We train hard, help each other, and improve together, one roll at time.
THE NEED FOR MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING
Personal protection is something to consider because people are unpredictable. We may be leaving Publix or Starbucks and what seemed like a normal evening suddenly becomes a self-defense scenario.
To be better prepared, we must be skilled in distance management. The different ranges in which a fight can happen include:
- Long range (10 feet and beyond)
- Medium range (5 to 10 feet)
- Short range (close-quarters, hand-to-hand)
While long and medium-range situations typically require the use of weapons, close-quarters altercations almost always imply hand-to-hand fighting. With that said, martial arts training is something we can never overlook because we never know when we may need to defend ourselves.
For hand-to-hand scenarios, practitioners as disparate as Navy Seals to MMA fighters have proven that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the best arts one can learn.
As retired Navy Seal commander Jocko Willink said, “The first thing you start with is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu because it’s going to teach you how to handle yourself when that combative situation becomes a grappling scenario.”
VARIOUS FORMS OF MARTIAL ARTS
At the start of your martial arts journey, one of the first questions to ask is, “What martial art should I learn?” This question can bring clarity; it can also cause confusion because there are hundreds of styles from which to choose.
When selecting a martial art, one consideration is practicality. It’s critical to ask how effective a style would be should you need to defend yourself. For instance, assume you chose a martial art that entails mastering the bow staff, ninja stars, or nunchucks.
Learning those systems are acceptable if your goal is to master a new hobby. What if, however, you’re accosted in a Publix parking lot and have to defend yourself? Would you be carrying those items on a daily basis? Learning an art that requires mastering those tools my be fun but not practical.
Options for Self Defense
Many martial arts instructors promote theories that a student can somehow defeat multiple opponents. Those scenarios should be reserved for movies. Truthfully, the best option is always to avoid, evade, or escape from dangerous situations. You’ll avoid any potential physical harm or legal trouble.
The second option—if the altercation is inevitable—is to fight. In that case you’ll need to have mastered a marital art that will work on a stronger opponent. There is no perfect fighting art, but there are a handful of styles that can give you such fighting competence. These include:
Although there are myriad martial arts to choose from, these six probably constitute the most effective forms of unarmed combat. Finally, keep in mind that there are only so many hours in a day and we can only master one thing at time. For these reasons we recommend starting with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
KEY TAKE AWAYS
When choosing a martial art, consider:
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Practicality.
If you’re looking for something that will provide physical fitness, almost any martial art will do. If, however, you want something that will increase your fitness and is also practical, start with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This art can give you the tools to deal with larger and stronger opponents.
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Self-defense is necessary.
We can’t control if or when we may be forced to defend ourselves, but we can choose to be ready. As Sun Tzu said, “The skillful warrior does not rely on the enemy not coming, but on his own preparedness.” Proper prior preparation is the key to feeling confident in our survival skills.
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Locale.
We’re conveniently located in Altamonte Springs, next to I-4. We also are positioned to serve the surrounding towns: Wekiva springs, Longwood, Apopka, Lake Mary, Maitland, and north Orlando. If you live within a 10-miles radius from our academy, we’d love to help you with your self-defense and fitness goals.
SUMMARY
We offer martial arts for self-defense; we also offer physical fitness through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training and weightlifting. We offer convenience, solid customer service, and camaraderie.
Please see below for more resources:
- To learn more, please head over to our programs page.
- If you’re ready to try a few classes, please sign up for the Free-Week Trial!
- Should you like to speak to someone directly, please contact us.
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Sign Up For A Free-Week Trial
If you’re just starting your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or fitness journey, ULBJJ offers a free-week trial (seven consecutive days) to experience the facility.
Before the free-week trial period begins, a typical question we receive is, “Do I have to buy the uniform to try the class?” No, we do not ask you to purchase anything during your trial period. It’s free!
During the free-week trial period, feel free to use our workout equipment and try as many Jiu-Jitsu classes as you like. Also, chat with the other students to get to know them. One part of the BJJ experience is the facility and the other part is the people.
Regarding visitors and drop-ins, the free week-trial is for Central Florida residents only. If you’re visiting from another part of Florida, another state, or another country we ask for a mat fee. We also ask for identification when signing the waiver.
With that said, if you’re ready to start your Jiu-Jitsu journey, claim your free-week trial and we’ll contact you within one business day.