Jiu-Jitsu can be traced back thousands of years with it’s believed origins starting with Buddhist Monks in India. More recently, Japanese Jiu-Jitsu was brought to South American in the early 1900’s and from there was brought to America and popularized by the Gracie family. Since Jiu-Jitsu has such an impressive lineage and has continued to…
To get better and climb the ranks of the Jiu-Jitsu ladder, you need to stay consistent in your training practice. The worst thing that can happen to that dedication and consistency though is injury. Unfortunately, it does happen and some kind of injury will affect most people at some time or another. There is good…
So, you’re trying to figure out if Jiu-Jitsu is a good exercise or not. Or maybe you’ve done it and just wanted to read someone else’s opinion on it? Either way is fine with me. You’re here now so on we go! I’ll officially go on record saying that Jiu-Jitsu is an incredibly tough exercise. …
What is Jiu-Jitsu? Very simply put, it is a form of martial arts that involves taking down, wrestling with, controlling, and ultimately submitting an opponent. It is the fastest growing martial art and is actually the safest in many ways. Jiu-Jitsu is touted by many as the most effective means of self defense. It is…
There are a tremendous number of martial arts out there and Jiu-Jitsu is among the top as far as membership and growth. With that being the case, more and more people are taking a look at membership pricing for a Jiu-Jitsu gym to see what all the fuss is about. There is a lot to…
Jiu-Jitsu vs. Wrestling. Now this is a comparison that is sure to continue to spark some living room spats. Both are a great workout, are popular, and are highly effective. Oh, and both have an equal chance at giving you cauliflower ear. Tie on the first comparison. Outside of that though, Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling have…
One of many decisions you will make as a parent is what sport or activity to sign your child up for. It can be a big commitment and there is a seemingly endless amount of options available. It’s likely that you want them doing something that builds skill, that is good for their mental and…
There is and will always be debate on what the “best” or “most effective” forms of martial arts are. And honestly, it’s part of what makes martial arts and MMA so interesting. You have two completely different people with completely different backgrounds, and both are trying to impose their will onto their opponent with the…
There are a lot of ways to improve your Jiu-Jitsu and there are a thousand people that will tell you the best way to do it. While this article will be similar in it’s goal, I hope to provide the best ways to improve your Jiu-Jitsu that does not include your standard “eat better”, “train…
Regardless of if you are just starting out your journey or whether you have been at it a few years, there might not be anything more important than picking a Jiu-Jitsu gym. The coaches and people who you train with will have different preferences and pace. The styles of Jiu-Jitsu are different. And the way…