How Women Are Starting to Take Over The World of BJJ and Self-Defense For a long time, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was a sport that was predominately run by male grapplers. And it remained like this for more than 100 years. However, these days, it is becoming more and more common to see women dominating in their… Read more »
Should Women Train in Gi or No Gi For Learning Self Defense? If you’re a woman who is new to Jiu-Jitsu, you’re probably wondering what the best way to learn would be. More specifically, you can either train with the gi or without one. Both offer their unique set of advantages and disadvantages, and we’ll… Read more »
Why Pepper Spray, Tasers, or Guns Won’t ALWAYS Save You (And Why BJJ Can) There’s a common misconception floating around that if you have guns, Tasers, or pepper spray that you’re going to be 100% safe when in public. But it’s important to note that this isn’t entirely true. The fact of the matter is… Read more »
Developing Positive Skillsets and Belief Systems through Jiu-Jitsu Training Jiu-Jitsu is a sport that will push you both mentally as well as physically. Ask anyone who’s been grappling for some time and they’ll tell you that the skills that you gain from Jiu-Jitsu can also transfer over into life. From pushing through obstacles to overcoming negative thinking,… Read more »
Most people think that BJJ comes from Brazil (hence the name, “Brazilian” jiu-jitsu). But Where does Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Come From? really? If you trace its origins back far enough, you’ll notice that it actually comes from Japan. Around 1914, a man by the name of Esai Maeda arrive in Brazil in an attempt to establish… Read more »
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is well-known for its grappling and takedown techniques, which makes some people wonder, Will Brazilian jiu-jitsu get me in shape? In every sense, yes, it will. BJJ involves a lot of constant movement, and this will cause your heart to work overtime, providing you with more cardiovascular endurance. Jiu-jitsu can also improve balance,… Read more »
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a special martial art in the sense that it can teach you things that come in handy both on and off the mat. What does Brazilian jiu-jitsu teach you? For one, it teaches you how to defend yourself against stronger and bigger opponents. Secondly, it teaches you how to become a more… Read more »
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a sport that revolves primarily around grappling and submission-based moves. For this reason, it is often said to be one of the most efficient forms of martial arts for one-on-one self-defense situation. Can anyone do BJJ though? In short, yes. This isn’t a sport that discriminates against size, age, weight, or experience…. Read more »
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