We know. Being an adult comes with having responsibilities from work to family and it can be so overwhelming at times if not all the time! But are you giving yourself enough time for you? Here’s why we think Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu is a great way to give yourself time: Empowerment and Community: Here at […]
There’s an old quote that’s often adapted and shared when it comes to starting BJJ later in life. “The best time to start training BJJ was 10 years ago. The second best time is now.” It underscores the fact that it really is never too late to get started, as long as you have the […]
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 […]
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 […]
When kids are ready to try something new, they don’t spend a lot of time worrying about the details. They just dive right in. But adults beginning a new pursuit tend to spend a lot of time planning and even worrying about how it’s all going to go. Understanding what to expect can be a […]
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 […]
Website analytics can be amazingly informative, and guess what ours say? A lot of the folks visiting the Guerrilla BJJ site are anywhere from early 40s to mid 50s. And we’re guessing that they’re looking for answers to questions about starting BJJ later in life. Well, good news. Here are three reasons your age doesn’t matter when […]
This is part two in a two-part series proving that when it comes to starting BJJ, age ain’t nothing but a number. Check out part one here. We get a lot of questions about starting Brazilian jiu jitsu later in life – and by that we mean not as a child, a teen or in your 20s. […]
This is part one in a two-part series proving that when it comes to starting BJJ, age ain’t nothing but a number. We could tell you all day long that age is no deterrent to starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. But why take it from us? We pulled one of our members off the mats long […]