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5 reasons morning classes give you an edge
The old adage is that it takes 10,000 hours doing something to become a master. Nowhere is that truer than in martial arts like Brazilian

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s many health and fitness benefits
Spring has sprung in the Sutherland Shire – and that has a habit of focusing the mind on the body! It’s an opportune time, then,

No Gi for BJJ Beginners
Martial arts can be hard to get your head around if you’ve never trained before. What makes one discipline different from another? In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Kids BJJ: What Parents Should Know
Martial arts classes are great activities for kids, introducing them to a healthy lifestyle while teaching them valuable self-defense skills. But navigating the world of

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu vs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Is there a difference?
Interest in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has skyrocketed over the past 30 years thanks to the sport becoming a foundation of MMA and the UFC. But with

5 Mistakes BJJ White Belts Make
Being a white belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isn’t easy. Many people find learning BJJ to be addictive, and part of that is because there’s so

BJJ vs. Krav Maga: What are the big differences?
Of all the martial arts that are practiced around the world, there are very few as renowned for self-defence as Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Jiu-Jitsu’s preeminence

BJJ: Why competing is good for your martial arts game
At Gracie Miranda we understand that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition isn’t for everyone. People train at our Sutherland Shire academy for all sorts of reasons, and