You’ve made the decision to sign up for Brazilian jiu jitsu – awesome! Step two is figuring out how you’re going to make this happen, or more specifically, where. We’ve shared tips before to help you find the right school for you and we recommend taking them to heart. BJJ schools aren’t created equal, and there’s a lot […]
This is a great question! And if the thought of a future competition is keeping you from stepping foot on the mat, rest easy, because competition is not a requirement of participation at Guerrilla BJJ here in Reno. But we’re going to go ahead and say it — you want find that one day you […]
Adults interested in starting BJJ tend to have questions, and chief among them relates to whether they’re physically fit enough to start or if it makes more sense to lose weight first. It’s a good question with an easy answer. Just come as you are. Getting In Shape is a Perk Among the many benefits […]
It’s summer! And while the kids may be delirious with their own freedom, you may be desperate for a little structure. If BJJ has ever crossed your mind as an option for your kids — and even if it hasn’t — now is a great time to get them started. And since so much of […]
Google “jiu jitsu classes Reno” and you’ll have a good dozen or more options. And while it’s awesome to have choices, it also means you probably need to do a little homework to find one which gym is the best option for you or your kid. Good news! We’ve got you covered with these five […]
If you search for anything relating to BJJ for kids, you’ll get a million hits relating to making them “bully proof.” And sure, learning self-defense skills are a selling point. But the real reason training BJJ makes kids less likely to become victims of the schoolyard bully isn’t because they know how to do an […]
If you’ve searched anything relating to timeframes for learning the basics of BJJ, we’d bet you’re an adult picking up the sport for the first time. Kids tend to have the luxury of trying things for fun, without worrying about when they’re going to improve. But we get it! And while there’s no hard and […]
If you’re thinking “self-defense,” we’re going to stop you right there. Yes, knowing how to protect yourself is a primary motivator for a lot of women who are considering BJJ. And with horrifying statistics, like one in three women experiencing violence in her lifetime, that makes sense. While we wholeheartedly agree that BJJ is probably […]
You’re checking out your very first BJJ class, and that’s so awesome. But if you haven’t already toured the facility or meet the instructors, you may be wondering what exactly you’re in for. While things vary somewhat depending on where exactly you go, we’re hitting the highlights of what to expect at your first BJJ […]
There are endless activities for kids in Reno, and it can be argued that they all offer some kind of benefit. Maybe it’s learning the value of teamwork or just getting some fresh air. But when it comes to Brazilian jiu jitsu for kids, there’s a lot of value. Here are six specific ways kids […]