12 Ways Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Can Improve Your Life

Here we are, our last article about one of the most important ways Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can improve your life! One of the most obvious reasons to join Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is because of how much fun it can be!  Jiu Jitsu can be one of the most fun activities in your life if you’re …

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In your  Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey you’ll encounter a variety of challenges. They’ll  range in difficultly, size and purpose.  It is important to have both easy and difficult challenges because both serve their purpose. For example, an easy task you set for yourself, like staying after practice to drill for five extra minutes, can lead …

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Throughout your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey, you’ll encounter many accomplishments for the numerous milestones along the way. These achievements can come in the form of learning a new technique, getting a stripe or belt promotion, or mustering up the courage to step onto the competition mats.  When you join a great Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy …

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the perfect sport for someone who stumbled upon their competitive spirit later in life. It’s also great for those who have been a competitor from a young age. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a great way to continue the passion of competition for those who played on sports teams in their youth. …

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One of the more underrated reasons to join a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy is critical thinking and problem-solving. Although these are very important parts of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, their importance can be subtle. Problem-solving skills are built up in Jiu Jitsu through training techniques and sparring sessions. For example, when fending off a choke or …

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In life, it is important to be confident. It is also equally important to have humility. Being overly confident to the point where our ego gets in the way of life on and off the mats can land us in trouble once in a while.  For example, saying something that rubs someone the wrong way …

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has many ways it can instill confidence in everyone that joins. Learning self-defense can cause you to feel more comfortable in uncertain situations. Getting fit through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can make one realize their full potential. Along with becoming fit, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu promotes an overall healthier lifestyle. This is because when …

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If you join the right Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy it shouldn’t take long to get the feeling of belonging. The instructors, fellow training partners, and the vibe should all be in alignment with you, and what you’re looking for in an academy. For example, if you’re competitive, find a gym that has a competitive team …

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can improve the lives of people of all ages and can be an activity for the whole family to do together! The benefits offered by Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can apply to both kids and those that found the sport later in life. With this being said, the needs for kids and adults …

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One of the fundamental building blocks of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is learning how to defend yourself or someone else from an attacker. Whether you’re learning a basic skill in the fundamentals class or an advanced technique that you’re going to use for a competition, it can almost always be applied in a self-defense situation. Brazilian …

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