BENEFITS OF BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU & BOXING
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and ground fighting. It emphasizes the use of technique and leverage to control and submit an opponent, rather than relying on brute strength. BJJ is mainly a ground-based martial art that focuses on submissions and positional control. As part of the training, sparring (sometimes referred to as “rolling”) occurs, which can be beneficial for self-defence situations. There is also a belt grading system that enables one to progress through the ranks over time.
Boxing is a striking art that primarily utilises punches, footwork, and head movement. Boxing excels in teaching precise punching techniques that can help incapacitate an attacker quickly. Boxing also emphasizes footwork and head movement, which can help you evade and minimize incoming strikes.
Ace Martial Arts is a partnership between Carlson Gracie Ireland and Ace Fit Club.
We offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Boxing. We cater for kids, teenagers & adults, both male & female, and all levels of experience from beginners up. We have multiple classes per week available for the different activities.
Carlson Gracie Ireland
Carlson Gracie Ireland was founded in 2016 by Professor Henrique Saraiva, black Belt 4th degree, under his father Red Belt Master Orlando Saraiva. His father is one of the first Black Belt under Carlson Gracie Senior since 1969, so our team is part of Jiu-Jitsu´s roots.
Professor Henrique is the highest graduated Black Belt in Ireland and has more than 20 years of experience teaching Jiu-Jitsu. He is main coach of academies around Brazil, Ireland and Poland.
Since started the team have won trophies in all big events in Ireland with our Kids group, and now we are growing our competition team for adults as well.
Ace Fit Club
The goal of Ace Fit Club is to help people feel fit, health, strong & happy. We want people to be constantly improving a little bit at that time, to Achieve Consistent Excellent (ACE).
We want this to be a place where you feel camaraderie, a sense of community, you have support and encouragement, a place where you want to come, and you enjoy coming. A club where you will be motivated and train in a fun, friendly and supportive environment.
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History of BJJ
Jiu-Jitsu has a Japanese origin and after arrived in Brazil it was developed and improved by the Gracie family. It’s the only martial art in the world that had a change to its origin
The development was so successful that today it became known to the world as “Brazilian Jiu Jitsu” which is not only an efficient martial art for self-defence, but also a life style. Training BJJ is to learn how to fight and to immerse yourself in the culture and Brazilian cuisine, to develop friendship outside the academy, spirit of union and the joy of living of the Brazilian people.
It is for these reasons that Brazilian teachers are so successful with their academies abroad, including in Japan.
Our Coaches
Henrique Saraiva
- Head coach of BJJ Lucan and Carlson Gracie Ireland.
- 4th degree IBJJF black belt (2004) under Master Red belt Orlando Saraiva.
- The highest graded and the most decorated Jiu Jitsu practitioner in Ireland.
- Brown belt World Cup Champion 2004
- 2nd place on World Championship 2001 and 2003
- 3rd place on World Championship 2000, 2002 and 2003
- 7 times Brazilian Champion
- 11 times Sao Paulo State Champion
Evandro Fogalli “Japão”
- Started BJJ in 1996 and black belt since 2007. Main titles:
- 6 X São Paulo Estate Champion
- 5 X Brazilian Champion
- 2 X South American Champion
- 5 X World Champion
- 2 X European Champion
- Black belt under Master Orlando Saraiva 9° degree & Professor Henrique Saraiva 4° degree
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Maynooth, Co. Dublin, W23 DE44