The trainers at the Metrowest Academy of Jiu-Jitsu want to get their members into the best shape of their lives. As a leader in self-defense classes in the Metrowest area, Metrowest Academy of Jiu Jitsu offers training in the physical art of American Jiu-Jitsu focused on leverage, off-balance, and the knowledge of anatomy to overcome an attacker. Jiu-Jitsu derived from Japanese roots, literally translated means “the Gentle Art”. This can express the fact that while it is definitely an advantage to have, size, strength, and flexibility when facing an opponent, those are not required to disarm him. During the classes, trainers focus on a stand-up Jiu-Jitsu style with an emphasis on standing defense, defense against weapons, ground defense, and defense against multiple attackers. In addition to offering American Jiu-Jitsu classes, the Metrowest Academy has been offering HIIT kickboxing classes since 2007.