Category Archives: Jiu Jitsu

Martial Arts in Brampton: Karate Vs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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Training in martial arts offers a wide range of benefits that extend beyond physical fitness. Through disciplines such as karate and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, you can develop self-defence skills while also experiencing weight loss, muscle gain, and physical wellness. In addition to the physical advantages, martial arts training also provides mental and emotional benefits. For instance, it fosters discipline, resilience, and patience, and helps you develop a strong mindset. Furthermore, structured workout Read more [...]

How Boxing Training in Brampton Readies Students for Academic Success

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"Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them – a desire, a dream, a vision." -Muhammad Ali (World Heavyweight Champion) From 1986 to 1987, James Smith was the WBA heavyweight champion. He fought many old-school champions, including Larry Holmes and Mike Tyson, during his career. But he also obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in 1973. His success is an example of a successful combination of sports and education. As Read more [...]

How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Women Empowers Them and Boosts Their Self-Esteem

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Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that emphasizes ground fighting, submission holds, and grappling. It is an excellent form of self-defence for everyone, including women. By practicing BJJ, women can not only improve their cardiovascular strength and endurance but also learn techniques to overcome challenges and build confidence. Here, Legends MMA, Brampton’s reputable MMA gym, explores the empowering nature of BJJ to encourage you to try out our classes. From the Mat to the World: Read more [...]

6 Ways Women Benefit from Practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

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  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 [...]

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

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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 [...]