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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