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 […]
This Will Make or Break Your Child’s Experience in BJJ
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 […]
What to Know Before You Start BJJ
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 […]
Open Mat at Guerrilla BJJ Reno
8 Signs of Improvement in Your BJJ Game
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is one of those things that doesn’t come easy. And while that makes the reward so much sweeter, it’s still an uphill battle. It takes time between belt promotions, so how do you know when you’re getting better? Here are eight signs of improvement in your BJJ game. You act & react quicker These […]
Three Ways to Up Your BJJ Game
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 […]
Reno’s Best Place for Teens to Roll
We’ve written extensively about starting BJJ later in life. But what about starting to roll as a teenager? Imagine walking into a room full of adults for your very first BJJ class, or facing a room full of kids half your size. Neither scenario is ideal, which is exactly why we created a teens class […]
3 Reasons Pretty Much Everyone Should Start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
It’s officially spring, and if you stumbled a bit on those fitness-related New Year’s resolutions, you may be thinking about starting fresh. We love that idea, but before you re-up at the gym or start researching local 10ks, take a few minutes to think about something different. Here are three reasons pretty much everyone should start […]
4 Reasons You Aren’t Getting Better at BJJ
Feeling like your progress in BJJ has stalled completely isn’t an uncommon feeling, and that’s true no matter what your belt rank. Hitting a plateau can happen anywhere, any time – it’s really just part of the experience. Still, there are a few pitfalls that can trip you up and make breaking past that plateau […]
21 Questions to Ask Yourself When You’re Choosing a BJJ School
After visiting websites and reading online reviews, you’ve found a few BJJ schools in Reno that are worth checking out. That’s an important step – to really understand a school’s dynamics, you absolutely need to see them in person. So after you’ve seen the schedule, picked a class time and made plans to show up […]