Jason 'Jay' Durette

My name is Jay Durette. I’ve been training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) for over five years and I’m currently ranked as a Blue Belt under Keith Florian, brother of UFC veteran Kenny Florian. I have also trained in Muay Thai, the kick boxing style of Thailand, Western Boxing, Freestyle and Greco Roman Wrestling.

However, my passion and the focus of my instruction here at MCMA will be the beautiful and highly effective Art of BJJ.

Made famous by Royce Gracie in the early days of the UFC, the Gracie family and its disciples have been “practicing” their Art in Vale Tudo Matches back in their Native Brazil since the 1930s. (Vale Tudo means ‘anything goes’ in Portuguese).

In this arena they refined their techniques to work against various opponents and in a variety of situations. Using leverage, momentum and body weight to effectively control and ultimately submit an opponent. FBI crime statistics reveal that 95% of street fights end up on the ground. The Gracie family made it their goal to bring the fight there to nullify any advantage their opponent may have and swing the balance in their own favor!

Since the Gracie Family changed what Martial Arts can be some 15 years ago in No Holds Barred fighting, the sport of BJJ has evolved into a much beloved sport back in Brazil, right beside Soccer and Surfing. This game of human chess forces your body and mind to coordinate in a new way, no matter the age, no matter the size or sex BJJ has no limit to its variations or possibilities. Easy to learn one may never master it.
Come train with me! We will learn together, have fun, get in great shape, build confidence and make some friends along the way.

Muito Abrigado (thanks a lot)

Bom Dia!! (Good day)

Jay