Women & Jiu-Jitsu

Gi vs. No Gi Training

Jiu-Jitsu brings people of all ages, sizes, and gender together. Moreover, the BJJ community does exceptionally well when embracing new students with open arms. Yet, it can feel like you’ve hit a brick wall as a female due to the martial art’s oversaturated male population. Often, women express the challenges that come with being the […]

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10 Reasons to Try Jiu-Jitsu for the First Time

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu vs. Muay Thai

Become invincible: gain the power to vanquish any opponent, fear, weakness or obstacle. Seriously though, jiu-jitsu’s skill-based approach provides beginners with a plethora of milestones to immediately see the fruits of their efforts. While progress can seem abstract in other martial arts, with each lock, hold or triangle, your jiu-jitsu toolbox tangibly grows. The confidence […]

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Is Jui Jitsu Age Restricted?

One of the most frequent questions we get here at Grappling University is, “Is there an age restriction to participate in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?”  Although we cannot make the decision for you to place you, your child, or a family member into our Jiu Jitsu programs, our dedicated, knowledgeable, and experienced staff responds with a resounding answer,“There […]

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Five Ways Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the Armed Forces Are Similar

Does Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training have military applications? It is as natural a question as whether law enforcement has use for BJJ, and the answer is ‘yes’.  For several years now, the Armed Forces have been including BJJ in their close-combat classes. There are a number of similarities between the two.PrinciplesThe principles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, much […]

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A Closer Look at The Differences Between Taekwondo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Some martial artists embark on a lifelong journey through a variety of styles. For many, in the United States in particular, that journey begins with Tae Kwon Do. Parents used to enroll their children primarily for purposes of self-defense, but over the years, more and more value has been attached to the character-building aspect of […]

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Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Is Perfect for Military Veterans

Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Is Perfect for Military Veterans

Veterans of war have never had it easy when it comes to reacclimating to civilian life. There are many organizations and services that exist to assist them with this, but martial arts are rarely mentioned in that conversation. Brazilian jiu-jitsu, in particular, seems to have numerous benefits for our returning heroes. The transition from the arena […]

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