At our Jiu Jitsu and MMA gym in Melbourne, we often get new people who say they would like to learn MMA. When we go over the schedule of Jiu jitsu, Kickboxing, and Wrestling classes they will often ask, “Can’t I just start with MMA classes?”. For someone who has never trained in […]
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a key part of the combat sports world that is uniquely suitable for smaller, less robust humans. In fact, it’s often joked (but seriously) that it’s rife with killer nerds who you’d never suspect would be able to control and submit the big strong guy. Since much of the technique utilises […]
The Best Martial Arts Classes for Teens and Kids Age 7-12: 3 Big Tips on How to Choose a Class for your Kid So you’re looking for some after-school program for your kid in Melbourne, something that will get them moving, meeting other kids, and maybe even learning a new skill? You think, maybe Martial […]
So you’ve heard about Brazilian Jiu jitsu, you’ve seen clips on instagram, heard about it’s benefits on a podcast, and maybe you watch the UFC and you’ve seen the glory of Jiu Jitsu live in all it’s glory. You’ve finally sold yourself on trying out Jiu Jitsu for yourself, but now you need to find […]
As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]
Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]
Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]
Martial Arts is, at first glance, a strange sport in which people fight in their pyjamas or simulate combat with special rules. On further inspection, it becomes evident that Martial Arts, such as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and various forms of striking and kickboxing, are far beyond mere fighting skills and techniques. Training in Martial arts […]
This is one of the most commonly asked questions about starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and it’s also one of the main mental hurdles preventing people from getting started. That’s right, we’re saying mental hurdle, rather than physical. Without having practiced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or other Mixed Martial Arts, it’s totally fair to wonder whether or […]
Losing weight is a major driving factor for people who are looking to join a Kickboxing class or other types of Mixed Martial Arts. If you’re wondering whether kickboxing burns calories, that can easily be answered without a thought. Absolutely yes. However, you also burn calories when you sit in a chair, cook your dinner, […]
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