White belt twilight: Reflections of a zebra belt. Coloured belts commonly serve as visual markers of stages on our Jiu-jitsu…
Read MorePublished: August 11, 2020
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Challenge, Coaching, Etiquette, Fitness, Getting Better, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy, White Belt
Rolling in new territory The sport and discipline of Jiu-jitsu has grown internationally. The consequent opening of many academies in…
Read MorePublished: September 18, 2019
Categories: BJJ In Other Gyms, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Challenge, Coaching, Etiquette, Fear in BJJ, Fitness, Getting Better, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy, Policies, Rolling in new territory, The gentle art
Rising Phoenix: How injuries help our Jiu-jitsu. As with any intense sport which is practiced regularly, injuries in Jiu-jitsu can…
Read MorePublished: July 30, 2019
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Challenge, Fitness, Health, Injuries, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy, Mental Health, Policies, Rising Phoenix
The Elements of Coaching Jiu-jitsu-A Student Perspective While the Jiu-jitsu student/coaching relationship seems straightforward (payment for instruction), the reality is…
Read MorePublished: May 16, 2019
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Coaching, Elements of Coaching, Etiquette, Fitness, Getting Better, Health, Hygiene, Mental Health
Little Grasshopper Lessons: How to be more coachable in Jiu-jitsu When it comes to success in Jiu-jitsu, the simple truth…
Read MorePublished: April 17, 2019
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Challenge, Fitness, Getting Better, Health, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy, Little Grasshopper Lessons
The Secret Sauce: How competition helps your Jiu-jitsu game Whether you are new to Jiu-jitsu or a veteran, one question…
Read MorePublished: March 16, 2019
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Challenge, Fitness, Get in Shape, Health, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy, Mental Health, The Secret Sauce
Childrens Jiu-jitsu: How Jiu-jitsu helps children succeed in school and in life Five tools learned in Jiu-jitsu that will help…
Read MorePublished: January 30, 2019
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Childrens Jiu-jitsu, Fitness, Health, Mental Health, Training Kids
Words from the Winner: A few words from the Winner of the Kodokan YYC Combat Athlete Transformation Challenge. Participating in…
Read MorePublished: October 4, 2018
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Challenge, Etiquette, Fitness, Kodokan YYC Combat Athlete Transformation Challenge, Mental Health, MMA, Winner
Training Kids: Give Your Kids the Lifelong Gifts of Personal Success, Confidence, Discipline and Self-Defense… DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE ANY…
Read MorePublished: August 7, 2018
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Fitness, Get in Shape, Health, Mental Health, Training Kids
Challenge your body! Whether for competition or fitness, challenge your body with our Kickboxing & MMA classes! Take Your Combat…
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