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 […]
Look online for the benefits of BJJ for women, and you’ll find article after article relating to self defense. Sure, picking up some self-defense skills is a huge plus for the art of grappling, but it really just scratches the surface. Here are the not-so-obvious benefits of BJJ for women. the great equalizer BJJ is […]
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 […]
There are lots of martial arts schools here in Reno offering a lot of different martial arts disciplines. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or BJJ, is gaining in popularity, especially for kids, and here at Guerrilla BJJ, we’re getting more and more parents asking, “can my child start BJJ?” And almost every time, the answer is, absolutely! Here’s […]
A strong grip is a big element in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and burning forearms after a grueling roll – the product of lactic acid build-up after prolonged white-knuckling – are a telltale reminder of that. If you’re coming to the realization that your grip is on the wimpy side, here’s why it matters, and how to remedy […]
For parents and schools alike, bullying is an issue with no easy fix. But understanding the difference between bad behavior and true bullying is an important place to start. Kids, like anyone, can behave badly. That action becomes bullying when the behavior is both recurring and harmful either mentally or physically. And while parents, coaches and teachers […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]