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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
Bully proof: Improve your child’s self defence in the new year
It’s a new year, and you know what that means – New Year’s resolutions. People in Cronulla, Miranda and all around the Shire will resolve
More than self defense: How kids benefit from martial arts
Many parents from the Cronulla and greater Sutherland region bring their kids to Gracie Miranda to learn self defense. That’s a great start, because Brazilian
Your first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes: 5 Things to Know
Gracie Miranda offers a free introductory Jiu Jitsu class for people on the fence about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It’s a trial class taken up each
What’s the best martial arts diet?
We’re lucky in Cronulla – we get plenty of sunshine and have all of the Sutherland Shire’s beaches at our doorstep. That means a summer
Women’s self defence: 3 reasons Gracie Jiu Jitsu is the right martial art
Why is Gracie Jiu Jitsu such an effective women’s self defence system? At Gracie Miranda we’re lucky enough to get students from all over Sutherland,
UFC 229 the problem with MMA
Last weekend we had the biggest promotion of an MMA event ever. UFC 229 was slated as the best of the best. Once in a
How long do I need to train martial arts to be a self defence master?
We’re lucky in Sutherland Shire: Compared to many places in the rest of the world, areas like Miranda and Cronulla are safe. But as anyone
When is your kid old enough for martial arts?
It’s a conundrum we come across a lot. Parents in Cronulla want to involve their kids in an active hobby, but are worried their child