Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a pretty intimate sport. If you’re going to be sticking your face into a stranger’s armpit, you need to make sure you’re in the right place. That means finding a gym that’s welcoming, comfortable, safe, and professional. Sadly not all...
A lot of fighters try several martial arts before finding their favorite. Every style is different – you might have spent a decade training karate, but that doesn’t mean you’ll know anything about Judo. Some are more regimented, some allow for...
We’re in the middle of a stress epidemic. Money worries, family issues, pressure at work, post-pandemic anxiety – there are lots of things keeping Canadians up at night. It’s no wonder that demand for adult mental health services rose 47% between 2021 and 2022,...
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...
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...
