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 […]
Everyone who sets out to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has to start out as a beginner. If you’ve never trained in anything before in your life, you’ll have to start at square one with Jiu Jitsu. If you’ve trained in several other Martial Arts… you’ll still have start at square one with Jiu Jitsu. The […]