Begin the BJJ Journey and Become a Better Human Being
It’s not the destination, it’s the journey. You’ve heard it before, but few experiences exemplify this truth like the journey from white belt to black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). For a quick tour through the ranking system we adhere to, read here. To understand more about the journey and what each step signifies, […]
Continue readingBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu vs. Karate
It makes perfect sense to compare martial arts. After all, you are the consumer. It is your time that will be spent training in the style you choose. The benefits are yours to gain. Once you become a practitioner, don’t be surprised to find that comparisons, not to mention competitiveness, continues. Is there ultimately a winner? […]
Continue readingFive Reasons Why Jiu Jitsu is Perfect for Women
You’re an intelligent woman. That’s why you are looking into jiu-jitsu in the first place. Sure, you probably want to learn how to protect yourself. Certainly, jiu-jitsu is designed for weaker, smaller opponents to dominate larger ones using technique rather than strength. It may have been recommended to you because you are a woman. It […]
Continue readingFive Secrets to Maintaining Your Training
You took the first step. Now what? Be prepared to train daily or almost every day. That’s the least of what to expect from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. You still want to achieve maximum results, right? Then, you must learn that how you train is just as important as how much you train. Consider the following if […]
Continue readingBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu Belt Ranking System
The martial arts are rife with myths and legends, they have been since the beginnings of human history and yet have only recently made their way across the globe. Since their Western adoption, advancement through the ranks, as denoted by colored belts, has attracted a great deal of attention. Some say belts and styles are […]
Continue readingBrazilian Jiu Jitsu and Fitness
If you are a runner doing wind sprints, your body will adapt differently than if you are running longer distances at a slower pace. This principle is known as the SAID (specific adaptation to imposed demand) principle. The body has a specific adaptation for every type of training. Brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ) training is very much […]
Continue readingThe Over 40 Crowd Is Welcome To Train
Just as karate and similar striking arts may be associated with children and teens, more and more from the 20 something male demographic are becoming interesting in jiu-jitsu training. In both cases, it might sound like older men and women are discouraged or omitted from training. Nothing could be further from the truth, regardless of […]
Continue readingFive Reasons Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Is the Best Choice For Children
Parents who think of enrolling their children in martial arts classes are prone to thinking of striking arts, such as karate or tae kwon do. Brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ) is more likely to be perceived as more suitable for adult male fans of mixed martial arts or UFC. It is time that misconception became a […]
Continue readingThe Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Timeline
Grappling University Martial Arts is proud to be affiliated with Gracie Terra Jiu Jitsu. The story of Gracie Terra is a love story. After training with the Gracie Family since a young age, Vitor Terra met and married Hanna Gracie, daughter of BJJ legend Robson Gracie and head of the largest organization of Jiu-Jitsu in […]
Continue readingAn Introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
These days, most Westerners learn about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu through mixed martial arts (MMA). The grappling-based martial art is prominently featured in the popular sport. However, it was towards the end of the 19th century that some Jiu-Jitsu masters began to spread the art to other continents, through both teaching and taking part in fights and […]
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