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The Empowering Benefits of Women’s Only Jiu Jitsu Open Mats
In recent years, the world of martial arts has witnessed a surge in participation from women, breaking stereotypes and shattering barriers. Among the various disciplines, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) has emerged as a popular choice, offering a holistic approach to...
Cardiovascular Fitness and Jiu-Jitsu Performance
Jiu-Jitsu is an intense, physically demanding sport that requires practitioners to engage in prolonged bouts of grappling, clinching, and ground fighting. Cardiovascular endurance, the ability of the heart and lungs to efficiently deliver oxygen to the muscles, is the...
Setting Effective Jiu-Jitsu Training Goals for the New Year
Jiu-Jitsu is more than just a physical activity; it's a mental challenge that demands dedication, discipline, and perseverance. Without clear goals, it's easy to lose sight of progress and become disheartened. Setting tangible, achievable goals not only motivates you...
The Benefits of Training No-Gi
No-gi training, a discipline within the realm of grappling martial arts, offers a myriad of benefits that extend beyond the traditional gi-focused practice. This form of training, devoid of the traditional kimono-like uniform or gi, holds unique advantages for...
Training Jiu Jitsu Safely with Bigger Training Partners
Jiu Jitsu, a dynamic and intricate martial art that emphasizes leverage and technique over brute strength, is gaining popularity among both men and women. While the sport is inherently designed for individuals of various sizes to compete and train together, it's not...
The Surprising Benefits of Ice Baths for Jiu Jitsu Practitioners
Beyond the physical benefits, ice baths also contribute to mental resilience. Stepping into an ice bath requires mental fortitude, pushing Jiu Jitsu
practitioners outside their comfort zones. Over time, this exposure to cold stress can increase mental toughness, enhancing their ability to handle the mental challenges of training and competitions.
What You Need to Know Before Starting Jiu-Jitsu
Starting jiu-jitsu can be an empowering and transformative experience for women. By embracing the right mindset, choosing the right academy, focusing on fundamentals, communicating boundaries, and investing in proper gear and hygiene, women can embark on their jiu-jitsu journey with confidence.
Girl-Jitsu Rashguard Review
My Girl-Jitsu rash guard represents inclusivity and that girls in Jiu Jitsu deserve to be comfortable too. Girl-Jitsu made sure to define themselves as a brand that cares about comfort, style, fit, and that women in Jiu Jitsu are badasses.
Why Jiu-Jitsu is an Effective Form of Self-Defense for Women
Jiu-jitsu has become increasingly popular as a self-defense system, and for good reason. This martial art is particularly effective for women who are looking for a way to defend themselves in a dangerous situation. In this article, we will explore why jiu-jitsu is...
What Is Jiu-Jitsu?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a style of jiu-jitsu that was developed in Brazil in the early 20th century. It is a variation of traditional jiu-jitsu that emphasizes ground fighting techniques. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners use a variety of techniques to take their opponents to the ground and then apply submissions, such as chokes and joint locks, to defeat them.
Girl-Jitsu’s Annual Calendar Contest
The Girl-Jitsu calendar is more than just a functional product. It is a tool for promoting women in BJJ and increasing awareness of the sport. By featuring ordinary women who train and compete in BJJ, the calendar demonstrates that BJJ is not only for elite athletes but also for anyone willing to invest the time and effort to learn. Furthermore, the calendar helps to raise funds for female athletes to attend BJJ competitions.
Budget-Friendly Ideas For Setting Up A Home Martial Arts Studio
If your local martial arts studio hasn’t reopened yet, consider creating a place where your kids can work out at home to keep their skills sharp. It's easier and more budget-friendly than you might think! From sourcing equipment at a discount to choosing the perfect...
How Do You Do It?
One thing I’m asked a lot is “How do you do it?” Typically people are referring to keeping up with school and a professional career in mixed martial arts, but what they don’t usually know is that I also worked as a teaching assistant and had a part time job on the...
If No One Told You That You Couldn’t …
... how would that change your beliefs? This is a question I ask myself a lot. I remember when I was a blue belt right after winning nogi Pans I was talking to a friend about how I felt that I could really be something in jiu jitsu if I kept up the effort. That...
5 Ways To Help Your Kids Make Healthy Choices
Girl-Jitsu believes in supporting women’s healthy choices, and offers products and information with that end goal in mind. Whether you’re looking for “mom and me” gear to workout together or need ideas and inspiration to help your family prosper, connect today!...
The Anna Ellis Project
Mental illness often has a negative connotation to it. When we hear that term, we automatically think of the person as “broken” or even worse, “crazy.” But the truth is 1 in 5 American adults (approximately 18 percent) have some form of mental illness, and only 1 in...
Cleaning Your Equipment is Part of Jiu Jitsu
Mastering a martial art like Jiu-Jitsu requires not only physical discipline but also mental focus and discipline. Too many people are of the mindset that their practice begins and ends when they get on and off the mat at the gym. In reality, you should be cultivating...
Thoughts by Ginger Mark
I have thought long and hard on what I wanted to say about my experience yesterday at World Masters. I have decided to just speak from my heart. No I did not bring home Gold, but what I have accomplished this year is far more special to me. I made a commitment to...
The Road to World Masters 2018
I’m writing this for all those who have been struggling... stay strong Mentally! I made It! This is my third year to say I’m going to Worlds (and/or Masters) and the first time that it actually happened. Year after year had plagued me financial and/or medical/injury....
There is a Spiritual Side to Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the fastest growing martial arts in the world and has seen a particularly steep increase in the number of female participants, like those in the United Arab Emirates, whose national team manager reported that there are more than 47,000...
Using Your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Skills to Become Successful
"Once you learn to remain calm under the stressful circumstances of a fight, you will have no trouble remaining calm under the stressful circumstances of life." Ryron Gracie comments on just one of the transferable life skills that Brazilian Jui Jitsu (BJJ) offers....
Jiu Jitsu Teaches To Remain Calm Under Pressure
In this article discussing the life-changing benefits of training Brazilian jiu jitsu, we’ll talk about how the Gentle Art teaches us to stay calm under pressure, both on the mats and in daily life. We all have moments of intense stress. Terrible morning traffic, a...
Making Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Your Long-term Resolution
Since the winter holidays have finally passed – so does all the rich, high-carbs and sugary desserts that come with it. The media is filled with tips on how to diet and lose weight or quit smoking and drinking alcohol as a New Year’s resolution. Now is the time to...
Five Ways Jiu Jitsu Surprised a Woman in a Restaurant
By: The Dainty Grappler Photo Credit: Snow MMA Recently, my daughter and I had an unpleasant confrontation with a man at a restaurant. He was clearly agitated before we even got there. But when he made aggressive movements toward my daughter, here’s what happened and...