Why Jiu-Jitsu is the best martial art and where in Sydney you can train
What is Jiu-jitsu and why is everyone talking about it?You’ve probably heard someone say jiu-jitsu is the best martial art and wondered why this is the case. Although Brazilian jiu-jitsu has been around since the 1920s, this martial art rose to prominence in the late 90s when the Gracie family created the UFC competition to prove that jiu-jitsu could defeat any other form of martial art – and they did!
How can yoga benefit my Jiu jitsu?
Yoga and Jiu Jitsu - the ultimate match?You might be one of the millions that have attended a yoga class and probably did it for the physical benefits or to rest your mind. However, as well as these popular benefits, Yoga can provide so much more than we are even aware of.
Why a jiu-jitsu injury isn’t the end of the world, or your BJJ dreams
Jiu-jitsu injuries are an inevitable part of the sport. From a broken rib to a torn ACL, there any many jiu-jitsu injuries that can plague a jiu jitsu athlete - and almost every BJJ athlete has copped a jiu-jitsu injury that’s taken them off the mats. And of course, while some BJJ injuries can mean time off training for up to six months or more, it needn’t be all doom
Queen of Mats: BJJ and Women
In a huge win for women’s BJJ the AJP tour held it's first-ever Abu Dhabi Queen of Mats (ADQOM) in Rio de Janeiro this month. ADQOM Bronze Medalist, Bianca Basilio says: “It means a lot to us that are competing and living from the sport. It is an important recognition, as women are increasingly representing the best jiu-jitsu everywhere in the world.”
Life Grappling: How BJJ Benefits Young People
If you missed the news: BJJ is great for your body and mind! The internet is literally covered in articles about how it will transform your life, but what about the benefits for young people?You can understand why a fun sport with a strong sense of community would attract interest, but BJJ is more than that. It's key elements are actually great building blocks for life: physical activity, discipline, perseverance,
