You might be surprised to learn that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) can be meditative in many ways. By definition alone, it seems farfetched to think that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can provide some of the same benefits that come from “formal” meditation, but it’s entirely possible that the many thousands of students who are practicing BJJ often are […]
How To Recover Faster in BJJ 1. Stay Hydrated Even a mild loss of water can make your heart work harder and decrease your endurance. Make sure you : * Start your morning with at least 2 full glasses of water. * Have 1-2 glasses of water 20minutes prior to grappling or working out * […]
Injuries are always going to happen if you train in Jiu-Jitsu. It’s part of the journey. How does BJJ stack up with other martial arts in terms of rate of injury? It has often been said that you are typically less prone to serious injuries when training and competing in BJJ than in other more […]
Halloween & COVID-19: Have Fun While Staying Safe Choosing costumes, decorating pumpkins, and getting special treats brings joy to many children at Halloween. Some Halloween traditions may look different this year to keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are still plenty of ways families can have fun while avoiding the scare of […]
As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]
Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]
Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]
Tips for Muay Thai Newbies Do you remember all your fears about the first day of a new high school or college? Worrying if you could find the right classroom, wondering if you were overdressed, underdressed, or had even picked the right image to present yourself to your new classmates. Always check your schedule, trying […]
TRAINING IS GOOD FOR YOUR BODY!! The human immune system is a highly intricate network of cells and molecules designed to keep the host free from infection and disease. Exercise is known to have a profound impact on the normal functioning of the immune system. Having higher age and sex-adjusted scores for cardiorespiratory fitness and […]
Goal oriented training Have a specific technique or area of focus for each rolling session. For example, come into training thinking “Today I am going to work on passing the butterfly guard”. You may even want to let your training partners know this and start in those positions. Consistent Training Make BJJ a priority in […]