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POSITIVE ASPECTS OF NO GI BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
Gi and No Gi are the 2 forms that make Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Gi Jiu Jitsu is grappling with the use of a traditional Gi, which allows you to grab the clothing of your opponent. No Gi is grappling without the traditional uniform, instead you wear shorts and a rash guard...
The importance of practising BJJ in our health and wellbeing
More often than we think, our limits are self-imposed! Perseverance and passion for long-term goals are important predictors of success. To a surprising degree, hard work, not IQ or talent determines the results. With all this time flexibility that lockdown brought...
Skin Infections on Martial Arts
Whenever you have a contact sport like Jiu-Jitsu you are at risk of catching and spreading various skin infections. If not treated correctly these skin infections can lead to serious medical problems and even require hospitalization. You must do your part to protect...
Exercising is more than ever very IMPORTANT for you !
More often than we think, our limits are self-imposed. Perseverance and passion for long-term goals are an important predictors of success. To a surprising degree, hard work — not IQ or talent — determines the results. Time is not an excuse anymore. The...
WHY ISN’T BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU AN OLYMPIC MODALITY?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has exploded in popularity over the last decade with the rise of UFC and mixed martial arts as a mainstream sport. Considering the increase in interest around BJJ, the question of its status as an official Olympic sport continues to be raised. It’s...
BENEFITS OF YOGA: REASONS TO HIT THE MAT
The practice of yoga started in India about 3000 years ago and continues to grow in popularity all over the world. Yoga is a combination of challenging postures (asanas) and breathing techniques (Pranayama) seen by many of its practitioners as a way to achieve harmony...
HOW TO STAY FOCUSED WORKING FROM HOME
While the home office sounds like a dream to some of us, it's not always easy to set your own schedule and make it flow. If you are self-employed or a former office worker who is working from home, you better avoid getting stucked into doing a load of laundry, taking...
HOW TO EXERCISE AT HOME
TRAINING DURING LOCKDOWN When you’re stuck at home, traveling with work, on vacation, or quarantining/ lockdown, it isn’t easy to stick to an exercise routine or keep track of your fitness goals. You may have limited access to fitness facilities or find it...
FINDING JOY DURING LOCKDOWN IN SYDNEY: 20 THINGS TO DO
Here we go again! After a few cases of Delta variation of coronavirus had been identified in Sydney, we will be facing two weeks of lockdown. Sounds boring, right? But it doesn’t have to be. Actually, it is totally up to you how you are going to face this period! ...
Productivity: Strategies to make the most of your time
Have you ever searched for the meaning of “productivity”? You will probably find a thousand websites teaching you how to be more productive just by adopting simple techniques. Of course, you can implement a few tips to be more productive, but it should always be done...
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF NO GI BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
Gi and No Gi are the 2 forms that make Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Gi Jiu Jitsu is grappling with the use of a traditional Gi, which allows you to grab the clothing of your opponent. No Gi is grappling without the traditional uniform, instead you wear shorts and a rash guard...
The importance of practising BJJ in our health and wellbeing
More often than we think, our limits are self-imposed! Perseverance and passion for long-term goals are important predictors of success. To a surprising degree, hard work, not IQ or talent determines the results. With all this time flexibility that lockdown brought...
Skin Infections on Martial Arts
Whenever you have a contact sport like Jiu-Jitsu you are at risk of catching and spreading various skin infections. If not treated correctly these skin infections can lead to serious medical problems and even require hospitalization. You must do your part to protect...
Exercising is more than ever very IMPORTANT for you !
More often than we think, our limits are self-imposed. Perseverance and passion for long-term goals are an important predictors of success. To a surprising degree, hard work — not IQ or talent — determines the results. Time is not an excuse anymore. The...
WHY ISN’T BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU AN OLYMPIC MODALITY?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has exploded in popularity over the last decade with the rise of UFC and mixed martial arts as a mainstream sport. Considering the increase in interest around BJJ, the question of its status as an official Olympic sport continues to be raised. It’s...
BENEFITS OF YOGA: REASONS TO HIT THE MAT
The practice of yoga started in India about 3000 years ago and continues to grow in popularity all over the world. Yoga is a combination of challenging postures (asanas) and breathing techniques (Pranayama) seen by many of its practitioners as a way to achieve harmony...
HOW TO STAY FOCUSED WORKING FROM HOME
While the home office sounds like a dream to some of us, it's not always easy to set your own schedule and make it flow. If you are self-employed or a former office worker who is working from home, you better avoid getting stucked into doing a load of laundry, taking...
HOW TO EXERCISE AT HOME
TRAINING DURING LOCKDOWN When you’re stuck at home, traveling with work, on vacation, or quarantining/ lockdown, it isn’t easy to stick to an exercise routine or keep track of your fitness goals. You may have limited access to fitness facilities or find it...
FINDING JOY DURING LOCKDOWN IN SYDNEY: 20 THINGS TO DO
Here we go again! After a few cases of Delta variation of coronavirus had been identified in Sydney, we will be facing two weeks of lockdown. Sounds boring, right? But it doesn’t have to be. Actually, it is totally up to you how you are going to face this period! ...
Productivity: Strategies to make the most of your time
Have you ever searched for the meaning of “productivity”? You will probably find a thousand websites teaching you how to be more productive just by adopting simple techniques. Of course, you can implement a few tips to be more productive, but it should always be done...