Michael Foley's Academy of Martial Arts

Since 1976, the Foley name has been synonymous with martial arts in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador! Michael Foley opened his martial arts academy in St NEW STUDENTS REGISTER HERE we will contact you through email with your membership options! By opting in, you agree to receive periodic text messages & emails from Michael Foley's Academy. Your information will never be shared. Reply STOP to cancel. Standard rates may apply. The top training destination for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, with classes taught by Pedro Sauer BJJ black belt, Michael Foley! Jiu Jitsu, which means “the gentle art” in Japanese, is a grappling based self defense system that emphasizes the proper application of technique, leverage, timing, and patience to win over strength and aggression. It teaches the student to use the attacker’s energy against them, rather than opposing it head-on. Essentially, Jiu Jitsu gives a smaller individual the ability to defend themselves against a larger and stronger opponent in a stand-up confrontation or on the ground. ‘Gracie’ or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the name given to the style of Jiu Jitsu that was developed by the Gracie family in Brazil and is often referred to by the acronym BJJ.