If you have walked into a BJJ gym or wrestling room, or have watched any UFC event ever, you undoubtedly noticed the deformed ears of some or all of the individuals involved. This wrinkled and potentially bulbous appearance of the ears of many grapplers and fighters is known as cauliflower ear. If you participate in […]
Although Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is first and foremost a system for ground fighting, BJJ is an incredible method to support weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. If you have tried to lose weight in the past, you are undoubtedly familiar with the frustrations, difficulties, and other troubles that come with attempting weight loss. In the […]
How long should you train before competing in BJJ? Competing in BJJ is one of the most difficult and rewarding aspects of the BJJ journey. In terms of growth, improvement, and building self-confidence and camaraderie with your team, there are few activities that rival BJJ competition. If you are new to BJJ and interested in […]
As a beginner in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you may feel overwhelmed by the number of techniques and strategies in the martial art. After your first class, you may be wondering, “what should I learn first in BJJ?” While there is no perfect order to learn BJJ, there are some general principles that can speed up your […]
BJJ is growing in popularity across the globe. You may have heard of it through watching UFC. Perhaps you have a friend or coworker who just cannot shut up about BJJ. But what is BJJ? BJJ, or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, is a martial art that primarily focuses on grappling a single opponent on the ground. […]
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 […]
What to Expect as a BJJ Beginner Alright! you made the decision to change your life the minute you stepped on the mat congratulations your first few days made me a little overwhelming! Just like it was whenever you first learned how to ride a bike it was awkward. You fell off, got back on […]
Do you find yourself dragging more ass that you kick, these days? Here are 3 ways to kick ass in life that aren’t gonna kill your vibe or your bank account. #1: Put the Bottle Down! Not only is this going to affect the amount of money in your bank account, but it’s also going […]