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BJJ: The martial art for kids
Martial arts are a great activity for kids. But if you’re a parent looking to sign up your boy or girl, you may be confused
Why BJJ is great for women
Martial arts are for everyone. If you’re a woman interested in learning self-defence skills, know that Gracie Miranda is a place where everyone can thrive.
BJJ: Start thinking about competition again
With Australia slowly going back to normal, now is a fantastic time to think about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition. Along with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) academies around
BJJ belts: How to rank up
If you’re new to Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) or are thinking about starting a martial arts journey, you’re probably fascinated with belts. We see this a
BJJ: Health benefits of martial arts training
The Sutherland Shire is blessed with some of Sydney’s best beaches, but fitness is about more than a summer body. With most of us spending
Should I sign my kid up to martial arts?
With kids back at school and community sport open for the past months, parents may be wondering: Is now a good time for my kid
BJJ is open again. Is it safe?
Grapplers across the Sutherland Shire rejoice: Gracie Miranda is open from July 1. Under guidelines from the New South Wales governments, community sports are once
How coronavirus affects your BJJ journey
Like thousands of other martial arts academies around the world, Gracie Miranda is currently on hiatus. Even outside of government restrictions, with coronavirus spreading, it’s
You don’t need to be fit for BJJ, just persistent
At Gracie Miranda we have a community composed of all types of people from all over the Sutherland Shire. But we still get a lot
BJJ competition: why you should try it once
Many people who practice Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Miranda are drawn to Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) for its exceptional self-defence benefits. Others, however, like BJJ for
How old is too old for martial arts?
Kids as young as five train at Gracie Miranda, but martial arts is just for young people right? Four to fourty — that’s the golden
Why choose BJJ over Taekwondo?
Every January brings with it people making decisions to finally take up martial arts. People from all over the Sutherland Shire come to Gracie Miranda
BJJ 2020: How to hit your goals in the new year
As hard as it is to believe, 2019 is almost at its end. It was a great year, as the Gracie Miranda family grew with
Can women excel in BJJ?
Women from all over the Sutherland Shire train at Gracie Miranda. But though we’re proud to be a popular place for women to train martial
How to be a supportive BJJ parent
Gracie Miranda has a thriving community of young grapplers, with parents from all over Sutherland Shire bringing their kids in to learn children’s self defense.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes: Overcoming excuses to join
If you’re on this page there’s a good chance you live in the Shire and have thought about doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes at
How often should I train BJJ?
People from all over Sutherland Shire come to Gracie Miranda to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Usually, when they start out, they simply want to learn some
How to prepare for BJJ competition
We’re over halfway through 2019, which means it’s the perfect time to start setting goals for the end of the year. If you’re training at
Mistakes to avoid as a Jiu-Jitsu white belt
We’re lucky at Gracie Miranda to have many advanced grapplers on the mats, as we’ve got more than our share of black, brown and purple
Do I need to be fit to do BJJ?
The Sutherland Shire may be known for its beaches, but not everyone has a swimmer’s physique. And that’s OK! Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial
YouTube Jiu-Jitsu and You
Gracie Miranda is open seven days a week, and has multiple classes for both kids and adults on every day except Sunday. But Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t
BJJ goals: How to set healthy martial arts targets
People who join us at Gracie Miranda are usually looking to either train a martial art for self defense or are trying to pick up
Kids martial arts: To compete or not to compete?
On March 10 the Sydney Cup will be held in Sutherland Shire. For parents whose kids practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), this may beg an
How to improve your BJJ off the mats
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is addictive – which is why people from all across Sutherland Shire come to train at Gracie Miranda up to 5 or