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Park City police department looks to jiu jitsu to defuse confrontations
Photo courtesy of Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu Park City
and last updated 2021-05-18 13:04:06-04
Park City is joining the list of police departments around the country finding ways to defuse confrontations between officers and the public, but with a novel way to do so, according to a report from the Park City Record.
Officers are encouraged to take free jui jitsu training sessions designed especially for the dangerous situations they may encounter on their shifts. The weekly sessions are held at Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu, which emphasizes a holistic approach to martial arts.
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Ignacio Rosenberg and Randi Strong believe jiu jitsu is for everyone, and they are looking forward to introducing the Brazilian form of martial art to Summit County.
The couple will do that with the grand opening of Gracie Barra Park City at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9, in a newly constructed gym in Pinebrook. The free event will feature food, an open mat and an 11 a.m. class.
Gracie Barra is an international Brazillian jiu jitsu association, founded in 1986 by Carlos Gracie Jr., that includes more than 800 schools on six different continents.
The association’s philosophy promotes a holistic perspective to the martial art, including physical and mental wellness, Rosenberg said.