(814) 946-5425
CONTACT
Getting Here:
Standing Outside the Penn Building the Academy is across the street and down half a block on the left
Our Address:
1510 12th Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
Phone:
(814) 946-5425
Email:
Wake up and Roll.
ABOUT
Penn State Altoona Brazilian Ju-Jitsu
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and combat sport that contains stand up maneuvers but is most famous for its ground techniques. Our club focuses on BJJ as a sport and as a self-defense mechanism. We accept students with NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE. We will teach you all of the basics needed to practice BJJ. By joining the BJJ club you will learn how to defend yourself and become physically fit while doing so. BJJ also provides stress relief, a social environment, and discipline that can carry over into other aspects of your life
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Formed in Spring 2012, the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club meets several times a week to practice this particular form of martial arts. The club teaches both sport and self-defense aspects of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.The club is open to anyone that is interested in learning or expanding their knowledge in the sport.
INSTRUCTORS
Mr. George Kattouf
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The club is advised and directed by Mr. George Kattouf. Mr. Kattouf has been the Director of the Academy of Martial Arts since establishing it in 1979. Mr. Kattouf is currently ranked in Brazilian Jiujitsu. He and many of the black belts receive instruction from the prestigious Yamasaki Academy under the direction of Francisco Neto. Mr. Kattouf holds a Master's Degree in Education and has been involved in the field of education since 1975. His experience and knowledge ensure that students will be educated using researched based instructional principles. He believes all students can be successful if provided with the repetition and structure necessary to meet individual needs.
