High Altitude Martial Arts called Aurora, CO home for more than 15 years. We just moved a few minutes away to Denver. Our new facility is nearly twice as big but our focus is still the same. World class martial arts for every man, woman, and child. No matter what your goals are or experience is, we have something for you.
Benefits of Jiu Jitsu
- Weight Loss – Jiu Jitsu works every single muscle in your body thus each session is a great workout. When you first start Jiu Jitsu, you may feel a new type of soreness in different areas of your body. The focus of Jiu Jitsu is not weight loss, it’s just a extra benefit. Losing weight while learning Jiu Jitsu is much more fun than running on a treadmill alone. You will be toning muscles and losing weight without even knowing it which you train.
- Self Defense – You are your own first responder. Learning Jiu Jitsu will give you basic self defense tools should you ever find yourself in a situation where you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Our body and minds are great at building muscle memory which is extremely important when you are in an emergency situation. The fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu teaches you how to defend yourself when in close proximity. You will learn to control your attacker to escape or wait for help to arrive. Everyone should know how to protect themselves.
- Stress Reliever – Jiu Jitsu requires focus and you get to leave the problems of your outside world at the door. You will dedicate the next hour to your mental and physical well being. Although Jiu Jitsu is a martial art and can seem aggressive in nature, it allows you to blow off steam in a safe and controlled environment. You will laugh and learn with like minded people. It’s the best form of therapy you could ask for.
- Problem solving- Do you enjoy puzzles? Or chess? Jiu Jitsu is like human chess or a giant puzzle. Jiu Jitsu works out your brain as well as your body. When you learn Jiu Jitsu techniques, you start to see how your mind and body work together. You began to create your own strategies and game plans. You will use your mind to out think your opponent and you will use your body as a tool to accomplish your goals. The mental game involved in Jiu Jitsu is great for keeping your mind sharp.
- Jiu Jitsu Family – Jiu Jitsu is much more than just a form of martial art, it is a lifestyle. You will meet many people from all walks of life. You Jiu Jitsu family understands you and wants you to grow. They celebrate your wins and help you through losses on and off the mats. It is to build relationships with people who love the same thing you love. At High Altitude Martial Arts, you are not just a student, you part of the family, the HAMA family.
