Jiu Jitsu in Irving

Jiu Jitsu is an effective self-defense martial art that emphasizes grappling and ground control to subdue an opponent. Utilizing leverage, pressure, gripping pressure, timing, leverage and gripping pressure jiu jitsu allows smaller, weaker individuals to defend against larger opponents more successfully than with other techniques. First introduced into Brazil by Japanese martial arts expert Mitsuyo Maeda in 1914 for further development by brothers Carlos Gracie (Helio), Luiz Franca and others to form what has come to be known as Brazilian Jiu Jiu.

Jiu Jitsu in Irving stands out as an inclusive activity designed to give anyone, regardless of size or gender, an equal chance to learn and practice it to gain an edge against much stronger opponents. Thus, this martial art provides an exceptional workout both physically and mentally: strengthening muscles, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance can all improve as well as helping students focus on being present-minded while building mental discipline, being respectful towards oneself and others in practice jiu jitsu helps foster.

Jiu Jitsu provides both physical and mental benefits, with its primary appeal lying in its enjoyable nature for students of all ages and fitness levels. Our Irving academy has something suitable for everyone; whether looking to improve self-defense skills or simply seeking to have fun while getting fit.

BTT Irving prides itself on offering both Gi and No-Gi jiu jitsu training, as well as Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Our instructors are world-class jiu jitsu practitioners with extensive competitive experience and unparalleled coaching abilities – BTT Irving takes great pride in being the number one ranked jiu jitsu academy in Dallas area and welcome you as one of our members! We look forward to having you join our team.

Peter Irving has been fighting professionally since 2001 and boasts an extensive resume that encompasses MMA, Judo and submission wrestling fights. He holds a 2nd Degree Black Belt under Carlson Gracie in BJJ; during this time in Brazil he also trained under Master Crezio de Souza who founded Carlson Gracie’s team; competing open weight Vale Tudo fights while training alongside Master Crezio de Souza’s Brazilian National Wrestling team!

Pete has successfully led fighters from local to international levels to victory, and his instruction in Jiu Jitsu for MMA is highly sought after by coaches around the globe. His instructional volume on Jiu Jitsu for MMA (Adapting Grappling for the Cage) is highly-recognized while other texts he has authored include BJJ, MMA and Judo instruction volumes as well as being awarded with three third-degree Black Belt status under Alan Orr’s CSL Chinese Boxing San Da.