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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
Will Sport Jiu Jitsu prepare me for self defence situations?
A new student from Caringbah recently asked me: “Does Sport Jiu Jitsu prepare you for defending yourself in the street”? Whilst my first reaction to
Gi vs No Gi
Since opening Gracie Miranda, we’ve had people from Cronulla and all over the Sutherland Shire start training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Every now and then we
The BJJ Time machine!
I was down at Cronulla in the Sutherland Shire recently and I ran into a friend. He asked me “If you could go back in
The great debate! Sport Jiu Jitsu vs self defence
Since starting Jiu Jitsu there has been a lot of discussion whether Sport Jiu Jitsu is a good thing. The root of this martial art
5 Self Defence Principles that your kids need to know now!
What is the primary reason that parents enrol their children in Martial Arts classes? The answer is always self defence. In Cronulla and the Sutherland
10 Benefits Martial Arts in Miranda can give your child!
Since Opening Gracie Miranda in the Sutherland Shire we have been very lucky to have a great group of kids who train hard and are
Getting good at Brazilian jiu jitsu. How long does it take?
It’s a well publicized fact that Brazilian jiu jitsu takes a long time to get to your black belt. The average time it takes to
Ouch! Why do I keep getting injured?
If you stick to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu long enough, you will inevitably pick up an injury. Let’s be honest, what we do isn’t for everybody
Do I need to compete to be good at Jiu Jitsu?
I’m often asked this question by white belts. This is a personal question. Every person will have a different answer. The question I usually ask
(Part 2): What should I expect when I start training?
Now that we’ve chosen where to train, what should you expect from your first few months of training? We know that its going to be
(Part 1): Choosing a Martial Arts academy? Which one should I choose?
This is a question I get asked a lot. Aside from choosing a martial art, what should you look for in a martial arts academy?
Am I too old to start Jiu Jitsu?
Over my years of doing martial arts many new students have asked me, “Am I too old to start Jiu Jitsu?” Well the short answer
What is the best Martial Art for my kids?
There are so many sports out there for kids in the Sutherland Shire to take part in. Parents often want the benefits that martial arts
Gracie Jiu Jitsu has just opened at Miranda
Gracie Jiu Jitsu, also known as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, is regarded as one of the most effective martial arts for self defence and a new