Category Archives: Jiu Jitsu

Gi or No Gi? Debating the Best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training

Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) has come a long way since it was adopted from the traditional Japanese form, which was practiced solely in a gi. This lead to confusion among the Brazilian spectators they were used to seeing fighters sparring and taking part in competitions bare-chested. Now that the sport has earned its place as a popular mixed martial art, BJJ without the gi (known as 'no gi') has rapidly become popular. However, which is better – gi or no gi – is debatable. Shouldn't an athlete Read more [...]

Why You Should Learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ), also known as the ‘gentle art’, is a favourite among people of all ages. This martial art form is based on striking and kicking; movements that develop your overall physical strength. If you are a fitness enthusiast who wants to be able to defend yourself from attackers, think about learning BJJ. This blog discusses why you should train in this form of martial art. Image Source - https://bit.ly/2pZH7nW 11 Major Reasons to Train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu     Read more [...]

Things You Should Know When You Start Training in BJJ

Jiu Jitsu
The initial month of joining a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class will be filled with you having an opportunity to learn new things. You will be surrounded by a rich learning environment. Your first time on the mat can bring about a multitude of emotional and physical responses that you are unaware of. The intense flood of unfamiliar concepts and new words may be overwhelming. There are a lot of simple and practical things you will learn. However, while you are learning, there are some things that will make Read more [...]

The Psychological Benefits of Practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts
Brazilian jiu jitsu has been proven to greatly improve the psyche of its practitioners. From the very first day, you will learn numerous things about yourself and also better understand what you are capable of handling. You will also learn to push yourself through adversity and the difficulties you may face. It is tricky to narrow it down to a single way in which BJJ can help you out. However, sometimes it’s good to know what the main reason is as it can keep reminding us why we continue with the Read more [...]

6 Ways Women Benefit from Practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Jiu Jitsu
When a person thinks of martial arts, they most likely imagine two men in their prime punching and kicking each other. While that can be true of some styles, this isn’t the case with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). This style of martial arts is all about controlling the flow of a fight by manipulating your opponent’s body. For this reason, BJJ is extremely useful for women as it relies on body mechanics rather than strength. However, this isn’t the only benefit it offers. In this blog post, we will Read more [...]