Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a fun, playful, martial art that’s great for your body and your brain. But it’s also very physically demanding. There will be times when you should modify the moves so you don’t make an injury worse and there will be times when you should...
Not all kids are comfortable in their own skin. Some take longer than others to come out of their shell and find their voice. We’d had lots of those kids come through our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) classes. Some are naturally shy, some are having a hard time adjusting...
Brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ) is not a solo sport. Everytime you hit the mat you’re facing off against your partner and that relationship comes with a few rules. Some are obvious – be respectful, listen to your coach, stick to authorized moves – but others...
Walk into any Brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ) class and you’ll see a lot of people wearing what look like bulky pyjamas. Don’t be fooled by their lounge-wear appearance, these distinctive uniforms, known as a gi, are actually integral to fighting. But are they really...
Bumble bees play, crocodiles play, even chickens play – and your kids should too. It might seem like just goofing around and having fun, but play actually serves a very important evolutionary purpose which is why it’s instinctive to the young of most species,...
