Gracie Fighter Jiu-jitsu at The Martial Arts Zone

Gracie Fighter Jiu-jitsu at The Martial Arts Zone provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense education in Manchester, New Hampshire. Operating as an affiliate of the Cesar Gracie Fighter Team, the academy serves youth and adult students across the Manchester community with beginner-focused martial arts instruction. Instruction is directed by Head Professor Christopher Konelas, a third-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Cesar Gracie who began training martial arts in 1974. The coaching team includes black belt instructor Joseph Corbin, who holds black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Tang Soo Do, alongside associate instructor John Winnett. The curriculum centers on Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, teaching foundational positional control, leverage, joint submissions, and practical self-defense. Additional course offerings include Youth BJJ tailored for ages 5 to 11 and fitness kickboxing classes. Training emphasizes technical safety, patience, and mutual respect in a supportive mat atmosphere. Prospective practitioners and area families in Manchester can contact The Martial Arts Zone through their website to explore class programs and register for an introductory training session.