When Hollywood needs their leading actors to be lean, mean, fighting machines they send in the trainers – and a lot of the time those trainers are Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) coaches. Why? Because BJJ is a great way to get people into shape quickly. The movie...
Don’t just drop your kid off at their next Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) class, join them! This amazing martial art is just as good for adults as little ones, offering a range of physical and mental health benefits for older fighters. In fact, adults probably need it...
No rules, no scores, no time limits. With those words, the first Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) launched onto our screens 30 years ago. The shock value was evident from the very first fight – a pairing between a sumo wrestler and a savate fighter that saw...
When it comes to fighting, most people assume bigger is better. A 100lb woman isn’t going to be able to overpower a 200lb man, right? Not necessarily. If that woman is trained in Brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ), my money’s on her. BJJ is one of the most effective ways to...
There are a lot of options when it comes to getting your kids physical activity. Hockey, baseball, dance, swimming…the list is endless. Some build strength, some encourage team-building, some improve stamina but there’s one on the list that does all of the above, and...
