With school and friends outside the gym, it’s hard for kids to stay motivated to come to class sometimes. To them, it may seem to be too much, but Jiu Jitsu has always been able to bring the fun. After training, kids feel better about the day because they get to see their […]
Mauy Thai is one of the most effective martial arts on the planet. Most striking martial arts focus on theories and controlled situations, but Mauy Thai takes it a step beyond. It focuses on learning through actual training and sparring. Our excellent Mauy Thai coach Roger breaks down a plethora of techniques and combinations and […]
When you’ve been training awhile you start to pick up techniques here and there and eventually build what’s called a game plan. A game plan is a detailed list of your “A” game containing what techniques you know and are somewhat proficient with. When push comes to shove, these are the moves your going […]
Yoga is described as a discipline that includes breath control, meditation, and the use of specific poses designed to improve one’s health and relaxation. In Bjj, the body gets banged up over time and yoga can help keep the body more resilient and improve flexibility. Certain types of yoga can help incorrect imbalances in […]
Someone who competes in Jiu Jitsu for the first time will most likely come across an adrenaline dump during their first match. This is your body’s way of dealing with a fight-or-flight reaction that occurs due to the stress of being out on the competition mat for the first time in front of a crowd […]
A question that I wondered about when I first started training is, “what’s the appropriate age for kids to start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?”. After a few weeks at Supremacy Jiu Jitsu, I watched in amazement as the head kids coach Laila was coaching kids as young as three! She was going through a technique that […]
Something that I’ve had to learn the hard way in Jiu Jitsu is to do what your bad at. At the end of the day it’s the only way to get better at something you want to do. If you want to make music, you must get better at playing an instrument or singing. […]
People that work in a labor-intensive job and still have time to come in and train have my respect. It’s hard enough working construction all day, but to come in and grind it out on the mats in another thing all together. The people that participate in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and do that have […]
One of the most dangerous things in Jiu Jitsu isn’t a technique; it’s someone who refuses to tap, even though a submission is locked in. Tapping to submissions is essential to prevent injuries and prolong your Jiu Jitsu career. Although it sometimes occurs with higher belts, this is mostly applicable to white belts. When you run into […]
Many people come to Jiu Jitsu for a variety of reasons and for some they aspire to do it in a professional capacity. When someone wants to become a professional grappler it’s important for them to know that there isn’t much money in it currently, but it’s getting better as time goes on. This isn’t a […]