When you walk into a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym and you want to take a class and like it, you’ll most likely start in the gi. Everyone who’s trained knows all about the heavy pajamas we were when we train, but most don’t know about the origin of the gi. The gi’s creation was over […]
Something that I’ve learned through experience is anything worth having in life must be earned and if that something is given it won’t have the same impact. This couldn’t be more prevalent in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Every time you step on the mat your training partners show you that the hard way and you show […]
Taking a normal class is one of the fundamental ways to get better at Jiu Jitsu. It allows you to learn with your fellow students and work with techniques with different body types. Unfortunately, there is usually only one instructor and they must divide their time between students. It’s not their fault, they are doing […]
An important lesson I’ve learned is if you feel unhappy with how your current lot in life is shaping up you must step outside your comfort zone and make a change. New results are caused by a change in the formula so don’t be afraid to better yourself just because it could be hard. Hard, […]
I’ve only been training for a little over a year and a half, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. I’ve grown so much and the experiences I’ve had with my friends in the gym are worth more than tuition price any academy charges. I hear from parents at work that Martial […]
BJJ is one of the best ways to improve your health, confidence, learn self-defense, and make friends that will support you in training and in life. The biggest step you can make to improving your life is the first time you walk into a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym and start training. When there is time […]
Parents want what’s best for their children. Today’s kids are involved in as much as their parents can pack into their schedule. With an ever-increasing workload of homework and a mass of extracurricular activities at school it could be easy for any child to feel overwhelmed. Also, parents give in to their kids too often […]
The National Institutes for Mental Health, almost 40 million Americans deal with anxiety every day. It’s safe to say that someone, somewhere with this issue has at least tried out Jiu Jitsu. When I first started training, I was part of this statistic. My anxiety wasn’t debilitating, but it would keep me from doing certain […]
Everyone wants to progress their game in Jiu Jitsu. One of the most gratifying experiences is when a technique you’ve been practicing finally works how you drew it up. I’m here to give you some helpful tips to improve your Jiu Jitsu. Listen to your coaches – Your coaches want what’s best for you. They […]
Technology is a fantastic part of modern everyday life. It helps us with our jobs, lets us explore new worlds with games, or just relax and watch a movie on Netflix. Unfortunately, kids today have become more dependent on phones and tablets to have fun. There isn’t a problem with limited time on these devices, […]