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...
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...
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...
