Just about anyone on the north side of forty who decides to get started in jiu jitsu has the same thought — am I too old to start BJJ? It’s a reasonable question! But almost always, the answer is no. You just need to go about things a little differently than the kids half your […]
Christmas gifts for kids are easy – toys, toys, and more toys. But if you’ve ever off-loaded stacks of barely-used gifts just a few months after the holidays, you may be wondering if there’s a better way. And good news — there is. There’s something to be said for gifting experiences instead of another toy […]
If you’re looking for a Reno BJJ school, you have options. So where do you begin? How do you narrow down your choices to a short list of school that will suit your schedule and offer the right training approach? First, read this. And then read on to see why Guerrilla BJJ is a great place […]
One of the standard reasons for starting Brazilian jiu jitsu is learning self-defense skills. And while that’s certainly true, that’s really just the tip of the iceberg. It’s easy to reason out a few of the perks of BJJ – you’ll get faster and stronger and more agile – but some of the most important benefits aren’t […]
As Brazilian jiu jitsu continues to grow in popularity, it’s getting on the radar of more parents. Here at Guerrilla BJJ in Reno, we’re seeing it happen firsthand – and we think it’s great. We want every kid to experience the many benefits of a martial art like BJJ, so before you sign up at […]
You’ve toured Reno’s local BJJ schools, met different instructors, and now you’re taking thing to the try-out level with your very first class. If you’re wondering whether there’s anything to do to prepare or what exactly you can expect, this post is for you. Here’s what to know about your first BJJ class. what to wear […]
Brazilian jiu jitsu is a physically challenging grappling art, which means it stands to reason that you can only do it if you’re at your physical peak. Right? Wrong! If you’re interested in getting started with BJJ, but worry that you can’t start until you get into better shape, think again. Get started as you are […]
If you’ve been thinking about signing up for Brazilian jiu jitsu – for yourself, your child, or your sulky teenager – we think that’s a great idea. We’ve shared tips before to help you find the right school for you, but today we’re just going to cut to the chase. The Guerrilla approach to BJJ […]
Finding time for something like Brazilian jiu-jitsu isn’t always easy. Between work, school, family obligations, and a social life, it can be difficult to fit in enough classes to start seeing improvement to your game. So what does that mean? We need to make the most out of the classes that we do attend. Here […]