Pura Vida Jiu Jitsu

Pura Vida Jiu Jitsu focuses on two disciplines, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai, two very effective combat arts which serve as foundations for many of today’s successful MMA fighters.

Gracie Style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a highly effective and comprehensive system of standing and ground defense techniques utilizing rules of leverage. Many real-life examples show most street attacks will end up on the ground. This makes BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) an ideal martial art for these situations which demand simple, effective responses.

Muay Thai

Muay Thai is a form of Indochinese kickboxing that makes full use punches, kicks, elbows, and knee strikes and is often referred to as the “Art of 8 Limbs”. It also employs the use of clinch grappling to control and attack opponents. Muay Thai technique focuses on developing power, speed and cardio-vascular endurance. Individuals will be able to train realistically in a safe environment. The Pura Vida Mixed Martial program is designed to offer a tremendous workout emphasizing aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, making it enjoyable for women, men and children regardless of athletic ability.