BJJ On The Beach?

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Will BJJ work for self-defense? Some people wonder whether or not Will BJJ work for self-defense. After all, you won’t really have much to grab onto if your opponent isn’t wearing much clothing. Not to mention, they may be slippery, making it difficult to perform any moves. To answer the question: yes, self-defense BJJ is… Read more »

If You Live In One Of These Cities…

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Consider Taking Self-Defense BJJ Classes if You Live in These American Cities For some people, BJJ serves as nothing more than an outlet for having fun and staying in shape. But for others, it’s a method of protection. If you live in the following American cities, then you should definitely consider investing your time and… Read more »

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 »

Is Tai Chi Right for You?

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Tai Chi Styles To the person who is just staring out in Tai Chi or is trying to decide if this particular martial art is right for them, the sheer number of different Tai Chi styles can be very confusing. The simple fact is that no matter how you look at it, there are a… Read more »