Why Striking Matters for Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense

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Knowing how strikes function—how they’re generated, how they land, and how to defend them—gives you a clearer picture of timing, posture, and positional control. This awareness makes your stand-up entries sharper, your clinch work smarter, and your ability to close the distance much safer.

Additionally, learning striking fundamentals helps you develop composure under pressure and improves your transitions between standing, clinch, and ground scenarios—key components of self-defense and MMA-aware Jiu-Jitsu.

No matter your background or fitness level, our Striking Skills program offers a welcoming, structured path to develop powerful fundamentals while complementing and strengthening your Jiu-Jitsu journey.

Trevor Anderson with MMA belt

About The Coach

The Striking Skills program is led by Coach Trevor Anderson. Trevor is a former professional MMA champion, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and a lifelong martial artist. He brings years of experience, technical precision, and a proven fighter’s mindset to every session, helping students develop real skill with clarity and confidence.

Trevor blends elements of Muy-Thai and Kickboxing for a well rounded fighting style. Not only will students develop solid offensive striking skills, but also an in-depth understanding of defensive movements and distance management.

When Trevor isn’t training he is a devoted husband and member of his church family.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Jonesboro Why Striking Matters for Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense

FREE Video Access

Every student at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Jonesboro receives free online access to their curriculum. We find that supplementing at home study with live practice increases student progression two fold. Coach Anderson has filmed a library of concise instructional videos that break down the mechanics of each fundamental strike and defensive movement taught in the Striking Skills 13 lesson curriculum.

Having access to this resource will allow students to practice fundamental movements at home to build muscle memory (shadow boxing), and allow for beginners to step in to any class and never feel out of the loop.

How Do I Get Started?

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Jonesboro How Do I Get Started?

We start all new members of Gracie Jonesboro off with a 10 day risk free trial. During the trial you will have access to the Striking Skills program and our certified Gracie Jiu Jitsu programs. We provide gloves and shin guards. We keep our signature fight shorts, dri-fit shirts, or rash-guards in stock that all students will need for class. The Striking Skills program is ages 13+.

 

If you love both our striking skills program and amazing Jiu-Jitsu programs you can sign up after the trial. The Striking Skills program is an add on to our Jiu-Jitsu program and an 8x per month membership or above is required to participate after the trial period.

 

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