Written by Brian Shotton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or BJJ, is a “grappling” martial art. While there are many standing techniques, it is primarily a ground-based system. It uses leverage and pressure to control your opponent. Once they are controlled, BJJ utilizes the application of chokes and joint locks to compel them to tap or submit. […]
Yes. Absolutely. In fact, the right cardio kickboxing program can help you get fit very quickly. Kickboxing is a timed workout where you, the kickboxer, throw a series of punches and kicks at a large, heavy bag. You usually don’t need to know any fancy combinations because the instructor will call them out. Even if […]
Whether drawn to the martial arts for self-defense so they can protect themselves against bullies or because they’ve seen Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee up on the big screen, kids want to learn karate. It is just that simple. But kids use karate as a catch-all term for all martial arts. For parents in central […]
By Jared Loper – https://www.jiujitsutimes.com/author/jared/ Not all black belts are created equal. Though to many practitioners of BJJ, a black belt may seem like such a faraway goal, and an arduous process to undergo, it will not equal some new, mystical level of grappling quality. A black belt does not suddenly create a master grappler. […]
There’s No Such Thing as ‘Quality’ Time When you’re too busy aiming for it, you miss the moments in front of you Ryan Holiday Credit: Richard Drury/Getty Images It’s one of those lines we throw out casually: “I want to spend more ‘quality time’… ” whether it’s with friends, with family, with your kids, or with yourself. While […]
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 […]
It can be hard to teach kids about the importance of honor. Every day, they see celebrities and other public figures behaving dishonorably – and if you want your child to learn why integrity matters, then signing them up for a martial arts class can help. Integrity is central to everything we do in our […]
Martial arts instructors talk about core tenets – things that dictate our behavior inside and outside of class. These are things that we teach our students. Their value goes far beyond martial arts instruction. In other words, these are life skills. There are five core tenets that our students learn. I’ll explain the first tenet […]