Incorporated in the submission grappling training at Team UCT are techniques used in the ‘old’ art of Catch wrestling. They are also known for using submission techniques normally banned in other arts or competitions such as heel hooks, toe holds, wrist and finger locks
Our training method in submission grappling does not stray much from our BJJ training.
At Team UCT we strive to help students get the most out of their training. For students with consistency and dedication, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling become a life-style and students can readily enjoy all the benefits of the ‘Gentle Art’.
Working from the assumption that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu must be embraced as a lifelong journey, we at Team UCT have developed an effective learning plan or program of study that allows for students to naturally progress from the white belt to the black belt. Thus, classes and their respective curriculum at Team UCT are not isolated from one another, but elements of a larger structured learning plan.
The 5 main elements of the program:
- Curriculums: Set of coordinated techniques organized in the best possible way to facilitate students’ learning processes. Divided in blue belt, purple belt, brown belt and black belt curricula.
- Class: The defined period of time during which the student learns the techniques that comprise the curricula using several different training methods or appropriate instructional techniques.
- Training Methods: Specific drills and training practices designed to convert the knowledge represented in the curricula and taught by the instructor into knowledge and skills.
- Minimum Attendance: minimum attendance required from the student so him or her can progress and be updated with the Team UCT Curriculums
- Specialized training: minimum attendance required from the student at technique specific seminars given by specialists.
All Team UCT students have the dream of becoming a black belt. However, this is not an easy goal and a lot of consistency and dedication is required. To fulfill the promise of facilitating students’ learning, Team UCT’s classes are structured logically to keep students motivated to learn, practice and perform.
A typical Team UCT student starts with an introductory class, where he or she will learn the overall self-defense strategy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a beautiful art and everyone is capable of learning it and enjoying its many benefits. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has succeeded in improving the life quality, self-esteem, discipline and health of thousands of individuals around the world, as well as building some of the best MMA fighters ever known.
