Can you use Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu In A Bar?

Can you use Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a Bar? If you visit bars regularly, chances are that you’ll eventually get into an altercation. Alcohol tends to make people lower their inhibitions, and because of this, you may find someone wanting to fight you. Assuming that you can’t get away, Can you use Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a… Read more »

Are Self-Defense BJJ Classes Good For Senior Citizens?

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Can Seniors practice brazilian Jiu jitsu? Just because you’re a senior citizen doesn’t mean that you can reap all of the benefits that Jiu-Jitsu has to offer. Quite the contrary, if you are older than 55 years old then regular BJJ practice will help you live longer, feel happier, and allow you to boast efficient… Read more »

Bjj self-defense against a weapon?

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Can BJJ Self-Defense Techniques Work Against a Weapon? In general, there aren’t very many forms of martial arts that work effectively against weapons. Take BJJ as an example. It’s extremely efficient against regular attackers, but it doesn’t work that well against people with knives or guns. Muay Thai kickboxing is another good example. It too works… Read more »

Understanding the Different Types of BJJ Training Partners

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Understanding the Different Types of BJJ training partners As you progress throughout your BJJ career, you’ll come to find that training partners can be broken up into a few distinct categories: The oldies The aggressive rollers The female grapplers The “by-the-book” grapplers The newbies   Let’s take a look at the distinct characteristics and qualities… Read more »

Tai Chi &; Wing Chun

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Compare: Differences of Tai Chi For the most part if you were to ask the average person what they thought Tai Chi was, you would find that they will tell you that it is form of exercise and meditation. At the same time, if you asked the same person their thoughts regarding Wing Chun Kung… Read more »