Mixed Martial Arts Training in Birmingham, AL

There are many different reasons to practice martial arts. Many people practice to learn self-defense. Others do it for exercise. People also practice for the challenge and to test their personal discipline while still others enjoy it as a means to raise their self-confidence.

No matter how old you are or what your experience is, there is a good reason for you to practice martial arts. We offer classes for everyone from our Little Lions Program for kids to our adult classes that offer focuses on everything from the basics to advanced learning. The Lionheart Academy Martial Arts would like to help you find that reason and to nurture it. We focus on the martial art forms of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and MMA Striking.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a form of martial arts that focuses on using leverage and positioning to neutralize an opponent. Because of the techniques used, BJJ does not offer an advantage for size and strength when the proper technique is used. In regards to self defense, there is a high likely-hood that a fight will end up on the ground at some point. If and when this happens, the techniques and style of BJJ offer a tremendous advantage. Learn more about the benefits of Jiu Jitsu by clicking here.