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Women on the mats – Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone!

There is a long standing notion by some members of society that women are weak. This thinking is backwards, and false, and is certainly incorrect on many levels. Women are not weak individuals; however society has falsely etched the stigma on women. BJJ will teach you how to be aware of danger situation, the basic...
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Why should I start to practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

10) Discipline. Probably a cliche when it comes to martial arts, but if you can be disciplined about your training, this will carry over to other aspects of your life. Judging from the rampant levels of procrastination, I’m sure we could all use a little more of this in our lives. 9) Positive environment. A...
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7 reasons why Jiu-Jitsu really helps kids deal with bullying

Bullying is a real problem in our society today. Left unaddressed, it can lead to serious consequences and sometimes, unfortunately, tragedies. It’s well known that Jiu-Jitsu can be a tool to help kids stand up to bullies, but how? Here are 7 reasons why the gentle art actually helps kids to deal with abusive colleagues....
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Not just ninjas in pajamas

* Article from www.hercanberra.com.au http://hercanberra.com.au/cplife/brazilian-jiu-jitsu-riberio-canberra/ – OLIVIA PHENGRASMY – BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU (BJJ). WHAT IS IT YOU ASK? PEOPLE IN PYJAMAS ROLLING AROUND LIKE NINJAS? No, it’s a form of martial arts – the gentle art they say – and I’m going to give you a women’s perspective on this sport, from an average chick...
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