Keep calm, jiu jitsu on

(From bottom) U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Smith, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production technician, and Staff Sgt. Jacob Collins, assistant instructor, practice jiu jitsu moves, July 27, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Jiu jitsu is a form of martial arts, which focuses on grappling and ground fighting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Areca T. Wilson/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ruben Rivas, head instructor, and Staff Sgt. Jacob Collins, assistant instructor, demonstrate a jiu jitsu move, July 27, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The Wyvern Fitness Center hosts jiu jitsu classes from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday, for members age 14 and up. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Areca T. Wilson/Released)

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(From bottom) U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ruben Rivas, head instructor, and Staff Sgt. Jacob Collins, assistant instructor, a demonstrate jiu jitsu move, July 27, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Jiu jitsu is a form of martial arts, which focuses on grappling and ground fighting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Areca T. Wilson/Released)

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Jiu Jitsu Class students watch a demonstration, July 27, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The Wyvern Fitness Center hosts jiu jitsu classes for various age groups, Monday through Friday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Areca T. Wilson/Released)

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Jiu Jitsu Class students practice grappling techniques, July 27, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Jiu jitsu teaches members how to defeat their opponents using joint locks and chokeholds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Areca T. Wilson/Released)

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Keep calm, jiu jitsu on

Published July 29, 2015
By Senior Airman Areca T. Wilson
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, ITALY -- The Wyvern Fitness Center hosts jiu jitsu classes for various age groups Monday through Friday. Jiu jitsu is a form of martial arts, which focuses on grappling and ground fighting. The class aims to teach students how to effectively defeat an opponent with joint locks and chokeholds.