BJJ vs Judo: Difference between grappling martial arts
So you want to learn how to grapple? Gracie Miranda is a Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) academy in the Sutherland Shire, but we acknowledge that BJJ isn’t the only option for people wanting to learn to grapple. There’s also wrestling, which we’ve gone over here, and the Japanese art of Judo. What’s the deal with Judo? […]
Which martial art is best for you?
January is the time of the year when most people think seriously about doing the things they’ve always wanted to do. For some, that’s joining a gym or a sports team. For others, that’s taking up martial arts classes. If you’re on this page because you’re interested in beginning a martial arts journey, that’s great! […]
BJJ: Why you should train No Gi too
Like all martial arts, there are certain arguments within Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) that will never get resolved. Sports vs. self-defense Jiu-Jitsu is a big one, but perhaps the most common is Gi training vs. No Gi training. Which is best for self-defense development? Which is best for competition? Wherever you train Jiu-Jitsu, you’re sure to […]
4 BJJ Mistakes Beginners Should Avoid
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is known for many things. It’s the discipline that kicked off the UFC, it’s become arguably the most prominent martial art for self-defence, and it’s really, really complicated. The fact that earning a black belt takes between 10 and 15 years is an indication of how deep the systems of Jiu-Jitsu run. Gracie […]
BJJ: how long does it take to get a blue belt?
As with most martial arts, adults who begin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) start out with a white belt. BJJ has five adult belts in total: white, blue, purple, brown and black. When many goal-oriented students start training at Gracie Miranda, it’s not long before they ask a common question: “how long will it take me to […]
BJJ Tournaments and the Benefits of Competing
Like all good martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is at its core about self-defence. But over the past 20 years, the famed martial art has grown into a major sport. Not only is BJJ the bedrock of MMA – read here how it helped form the UFC – but it’s also a tournament spectacle in countries […]
Is BJJ good for weight loss?
It’s the time of the year where people start making New Year’s Resolutions to shed some extra fat. After a year where everyone in Sutherland and across Sydney were locked inside for 5 months, more people than ever will be looking for ways to slim down. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a fabulous way to do that. […]
How long does it take to master BJJ?
Gracie Miranda is home to people of all walks of life, who train martial arts for many different reasons. But despite the diverse motivations of new students, one question eventually always pops up. How long does it take to get a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? If you’ve just started out – or if you […]
BJJ training: The benefits of private lessons
There are many reasons why people practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Some students from Gracie Miranda train as a hobby, some for self-defence and some for tournament wins. No matter what your goal is, private lessons will help. That’s especially true after five months of lockdown! To be clear, private lessons are not a necessity. You can […]
What women should know before starting BJJ
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is hard, but it’s worth it. That’s especially true for women, who often come into Gracie Miranda asking if BJJ is an appropriate martial art for women to train. Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling based martial art that mostly takes place on the ground. It emphasises timing and technique over strength and size, and […]