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6 Ways Women Benefit from Practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Jiu Jitsu
  Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that focuses on ground fighting and submission holds, thereby making it one of the most effective forms of self-defence for students of all ages. Women especially benefit from practicing this art. It helps to develop their fitness by boosting their cardiovascular strength and endurance. Plus, it helps develop self-defence skills by leveraging body position and increasing confidence. In this post, we discuss how women can benefit from Brazilian Read more [...]

Martial Arts Better than Team Sports for Kids, Here’s Why

Mixed Martial Arts
As parents, we want our children to grow up happy, healthy, and successful. Physical activities like sports play a crucial role in promoting their mental and physical health while also instilling confidence, teamwork, and social skills. With so many options, selecting the most appropriate activity for your child may seem overwhelming. Currently, mixed martial arts (MMA) is gaining in popularity and many parents are enrolling their children. In this post, we discuss why MMA can be a better Read more [...]

The Top 3 Programs at Legends MMA for Reaching Your Fighting Goals

Legends MMA, Mixed Martial Arts
Mixed martial arts combine various fighting styles, making it a challenging and unique sport. This full-contact combat sport is based on grappling, striking, and ground fighting techniques, and allows a wide range of fighting methods and skills. It is a great way to learn self-defence and get in shape; plus, it appeals to people of all ages and abilities, from children to adults. If you are looking to improve your physical and mental health or want to become a professional mixed martial artist, Read more [...]

7 Tips to Excelling in MMA (Courtesy of Our Brampton MMA Gym)

Legends MMA, Mixed Martial Arts, , ,
Do you want to be a successful MMA fighter? Perhaps you have recently joined an MMA gym or are planning to sign up for an MMA training course near you. But is training enough for you to excel in this sport? MMA is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. It is a blend of martial art styles, including kickboxing, wrestling, muay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and boxing. You see MMA fighters dealing with a lot of punches and injuries in MMA competitions, so it’s okay to feel a bit intimidated. Read more [...]

Top 3 Reasons Why Wrestlers Dominate MMA (Will They Continue To?)

Legends MMA, Mixed Martial Arts,
Wrestling is one of the most important sports to master if you are aiming to compete in MMA fighting. Some even believe that it is the best base for MMA. Indeed, without knowing basic wrestling styles, it is difficult to become a top MMA fighter. This has not always been the case. In past years, Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) fighters, especially Royce Gracie, dominated MMA. He became a champion in the first UFC event by defeating bigger and stronger fighters using BJJ. But, since then, wrestlers Read more [...]