Why is Jiu jitsu the Best Self-Defense Available? Before we talk about why Jiu jitsu the Best Self-Defense in the world, let’s define the word “best” first. When we say “best”, we’re referring to a martial art that is the most efficient at deterring an unarmed opponent. From this point of view, BJJ is arguably the… Read more »
When it comes to using Brazilian Jiu jitsu for self defense, you will probably have seen people on the internet that are quick to dismiss the effectiveness of Jiu Jitsu in an actual fight. People often debate what sort of self defense technique is going to be more useful in an actual fight. And while… Read more »
BJJ Self-Defense for Beginners – 7 Tips to Remember First and foremost, starting out in BJJ Self-Defense for Beginners classes is just like starting out in anything else – you aren’t going to be that good in the beginning. But don’t worry, because that’s expected. Let’s take a look at 7 tips that you should… Read more »
When Can Knowing Self-Defense Techniques Come in Handy? When BJJ was originally developed more than 100 years ago, it was to teach smaller individuals how to defend themselves against larger ones. Today, BJJ is taught all around the world, both as a sport as well as for self-defense. But when exactly can knowing self-defense techniques… Read more »
A BJJ school is easy to find, but finding the right one can be a challenge. Thanks to the popularity of the UFC and other MMA leagues, it seems that every guy who knows how to apply a triangle is running a BJJ school out of his house. Here are some criteria that can help… Read more »
I’m Small – Can I still Protect Myself Against Larger Opponents? Do you weigh anywhere between 125 and 145 pounds? Do you bench less than 150 pounds? Are you worried that your small size is going to affect your self-defense capabilities? Well, throw all of those worries out the window because none of that matters…. Read more »
Americans Spencer Stone, Alek Skarlatos, and Anthony Sadler were on a train from Amsterdam to Paris when a man armed with an AK-47 rifle with nine magazines and a box cutter started attacking passengers. The trio took the terrorist to the ground, disarmed him, and subdued him, with no loss of life. Spencer Stone, a… Read more »
How Long Before You Can Defend Yourself? Almost nobody who practices Jiu-Jitsu, or other self-defense martial for that matter, becomes fluent overnight. It just isn’t going to happen, so relieve that expectation right now. The ironic part is that once you stop having such high expectations for your skills, you’ll learn at a much quicker… Read more »
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