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If you are a Jiu-Jitsu student or have one of your loved ones affectioned by BJJ you probably came across some Portuguese words. Sometimes they get confused or very hard to pronounce (we know how hard is to learn a second language 😉 ), but we are here to make your...

Hi folks!   Please, grab your pen and paper and save the dates below:   17th September: KIDS GRADING (Adults and Female class to be canceled on this day).   19th November: ADULTS GRADING (Normal Kids class and Female class to be canceled on this day)....

“The hardest part of a competition is training” - or it should be.  That said, this needs to be the most difficult time of your competition life if you’re to have an easy one when you step on those mats.   You do not have to be a professional athlete to train...

**An extract of Daniel Rojas-Valverde's article is available at https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2021.722550/full#:~:text=Cannabidiol%20seems%20to%20have%20anti,sport%2Drelated%20populations%20is%20necessary. **   This article has the intention...

Kids thrive on routine because it gives them a sense of predictability in their lives. Routines can help them feel like they have their needs met on a regular basis. With a back to school schedule for kids, they will be able to return to the mats more comfortably.  To...

BODY CONTROL Being able to control how your opponent can move is a huge part of BJJ and an exceedingly useful skill in rugby union. The three key control point in BJJ are the hips, the shoulders, and the head. By applying pressure on these areas, BJJ players can force...

When joining a sports discipline, the first thing that is required from you as a student is Self-discipline. Discipline is the essential foundation for any sport because it builds a student’s character to help them focus and attain the ability to work towards...

Are you looking for exercises to help reduce anxiety and depression in your life? Anxiety and depression are the most prevalent mental disorders in Australia.  Despite the prevalence of these illnesses, exercise can be an effective way to help you cope with them and...

Practicing physical activity on an empty stomach has been an increasingly common activity and the reason is simple: optimization of fat burning and weight loss. Despite being a topic that divides opinions, this habit has gained space in the lives of those who seek...

The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique practiced nowadays was originally created by Buddhist monks. For religious reasons and the obvious concern with non-violence, the monks developed a system of techniques based on balance, joint locks and leverage, avoiding the use of...