Why Kickboxing Is Better Than Your Gym
We’re halfway through February, can you admit that your elaborate New Years plan to go to the gym everyday has failed? We totally get it, the biggest challenge of fitting an average gym into your not so average routine is that gyms are not for everyone! But that’s...
3 Reasons Why Every Woman Should Train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
1. Jiu Jitsu is for Everyone A common misconception is that you have to be “in shape” to do jiu jitsu. There is no specific body type for this sport- people of ALL sizes train. A lot of women’s concerns also include worrying about being smaller than the guys...
3 Ways That Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Can Help You Build Better Habits
On an average day, from the minute you wake up to the second you fall asleep, you are following habits you have built for yourself over time. Although some of these habits may be positive, like flossing every night or waking up early to shower, we also tend to develop...
5 Ways Brazilian Jiu Jitsu helps boost your Childs CONFIDENCE
1.) Progress not perfection Brazilian Jiu Jitsu promotes continuous self-improvement. In the beginning, your child may get impatient when they don’t notice results right away. Instructors will teach your kids to set goals and show them how to work towards them....
Top 5 BJJ Competition Essentials
You don’t have to participate in competition in order to enjoy and fully engage in the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. However, if you’re interested in experiencing all aspects of Jiu Jitsu and putting some thorough effort into your skill improvement, competing is a great...
5 Things to Think About If You Want to Avoid Injury While Training BJJ
We have talked about ways you can improve in BJJ even when you’re injured as well as possible reasons why your injuries aren’t healing properly. But, injuries are not necessarily an unavoidable issue when Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is in question. There are always ways to do...
How to Make the Most Out of Every BJJ Class You Attend
Sometimes, it simply isn’t possible to devote as much time as one would like to Jiu Jitsu. Life has a tendency to get in the way like that. But training BJJ twice or three times a week doesn’t have to put you behind everybody else, and it most definitely doesn’t mean...
4 Important Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Physical Attributes
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is all about utilizing your own unique set of physical attributes in order to make the most out of different techniques and moves. Of course, BJJ can be practiced by all shapes and sizes. However, certain characteristics can be considered as...
BJJ Goals You Might Want to Consider for Yourself
We have already discussed the importance of goal setting when it comes to training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. As mentioned, the goals you set should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely. But, what kinds of BJJ goals can benefit you the most? If you’re...
How to Keep Improving in BJJ Even When Injured
BJJ injuries are not uncommon regardless of your level. We have already discussed possible reasons why your injuries may not be healing. Of course, not resting enough is a major reason for concern in this case. However, that doesn’t mean that you cannot make the most...
