Professor Matt Cram

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Unlock the power within you through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The training doesn't get easier; you get better.

About Unity Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

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Our Passion for Martial Arts

Unity Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a premier martial arts academy dedicated to teaching the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a supportive and empowering environment. Our mission is to inspire individuals of all ages and skill levels to achieve their full potential through the practice of this dynamic martial art. With Professor Matt Cram as instructor and a strong sense of community, we strive to foster personal growth, physical fitness, and mental resilience in every student. Professor Cram has been a practicing martial artist his entire life. Before grade school (according to his parents,) he was obsessed with various styles of Korean Karate and in early grade school he experimented with boxing, kickboxing, Kali and Jeet Kune Do concepts. In the late 1990’s he discovered Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and fell in love with it. He started his BJJ journey with the amazing master Pedro Sauer in Provo, UT. He relocated to Dallas, TX and began training with the world class Carlos Machado, eldest of the famous Machado Bros the cousins of the Gracie’s. Professor Cram was extremely impressed by the Machado’s approach to the art of BJJ. Moving to Los Angeles to train with Carlos’ brother, the legendary Rigan Machado, along with other brothers Roger and Jean Jacques. Professor Cram lived in Rigan’s academy, working as academy manager, as well as teaching his kids classes. After several years Rigan gave his blessing to return to his hometown of Denver and begin teaching. Professor Cram has been actively teaching the art of Brazilian jiujitsu in Colorado since the mid 2000’s. He is currently a 3rd degree black belt under the direction of Rigan Machado.

Classes

The current class schedule:

Mondays: Adult BJJ Training and instruction with a Gi 6:00 - 7:30PM

Tuesdays: Kids BJJ classes 4:15 - 5:00PM

Wednesdays: Adult BJJ Training and instruction with a Gi 12 - 1:30PM

Thursdays: Family BJJ - Mix of adults and kids - 6:00 - 7:30PM

Fridays: BJJ Training and instruction without Gi 11:30AM - 1:00PM

Sundays: Open mat sparring 10:30AM

Why Train BJJ?

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seeks to have an opponent on the ground as quickly as possible in order to overcome any potential strength or size advantages. With the application of proper ground control techniques and submission holds involving joint-locks and chokeholds, almost any size, weight, or strength advantage can be neutralized. On the ground, physical strength can be offset or enhanced through proper grappling techniques. At Unity BJJ we focus on submissions, sparring and live drills ("rolling") and they become the most essential elements of the training regime. This training, under the supervision of Professor Cram, allows students to practice at full speed and with full strength, which mimics real life situations. Training methods used in the classes vary according to student ability and age, but generally include drills where techniques are practiced against a non-resisting and resisting partners and full sparring where each student tries to submit their opponent through the use of the technique. Physical conditioning is also an important benefit of training.

The Gracie family lineage descended from Helio Gracie which focuses on practical applications of BJJ that apply primarily to self-defense. The violence and brutality of some other forms of martial arts are replaced with the concept of “controlling” your opponent (or attacker) rather than physically harming them.

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We offer a variety of membership options to fit into your monthly budget. Each package comes with unlimited access to all classes; train as much and as often as you choose.

Based on the monthly commitment, membership dues are collected each month and packages are available in 12-month, 6-month or month-to-month commitments. Every package comes with a free two-week introductory period where you can adjust your package or cancel.

You enroll in your membership package at the school. Forms, waivers and financial information is gathered at that time.