As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]
Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]
Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]
The road to one’s black belt in BJJ is long and fraught with a seemingly endless array of challenges. Let’s look at some commonly agreed upon statements or even cliches about the journey to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. First, an extremely small percentage of people who walked into an academy the very first time […]
We think so! Check out the top 7 Health Benefits of Training in the Martial Arts: 1. Mobility & Agility 2. Strength & Power 3. Improved Flexibility 4. Improved Stability & Coordination 5. Lowered Blood Pressure & Heart Rate 6. Mental Concentration 7. Stress Relief The treadmill and gym are boring – training in the martial […]
What do I put in my Journal? Part 2 of 2 Organizing Jiu Jitsu in your head can be very difficult, so I like to use the analogy of your brain as a computer. And when you right click, a drop down menu pops up with all of your Jiu Jitsu Positions such as Mount, Guard, […]
Why Journal? Part 1 of 2 I don’t always like to write. It was not my favorite subject in school but I have written a lot when it comes to Jiu Jitsu. Because of my passion for Jiu Jitsu, journaling has always been something that has felt natural as it was always easy to write […]
Making friends and participating in school can be very difficult for children who shrink from the spotlight. Children who are socially awkward usually have a very hard time engaging with peers or defending themselves physically, mentally, or emotionally. Painfully shy children often suffer from anxiety and behavioral inhibitions in social situations. As a parent, you […]