There are so many factors people look for when in search for a martial arts school. First all is what kind of martial arts are you interested in? (Karate , Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, wrestling , Tae kwon do). Next on your checklist will be is...
Student wants to quit “He doesn’t want to come to Jiu Jitsu class anymore,” the mom says to me. She is the third mom to utter these words to me this month. It’s January and the holiday break does this every year. “Do you feel the Jiu...
This is a common thought most white belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu have going through their minds. They assume that a higher belt is going to be bored when training with a lower rank Jiu Jitsu student. This is absolutely not the case and higher...
Greenwood Jiu Jitsu currently operating out of Leaside Toronto sent 2 competitors to Niagara Falls to represent Checkmat Toronto Jiu Jitsu. First up is Teagan who fought the entire division without any points scored on her. In Jiu Jitsu you are awarded points based on...
Kids here terms like work ethic, teamwork and dedication from coaches and teachers so they can learn from these concepts early in life. With Jiu Jitsu classes you get all of that plus life skills while having fun and added health benefits from exercise. Athletics...
Sometimes we need to have reasonable expectations for our kids and be in touch with reality. As much as we want our kids to become the next Prime mister of Canada or Wayne Gretzky of hockey, we might have to accept it might not ever...
Competing in your first tournament or just need some tournament reminders …. -refer to smoothcomp for info / details / reminders / schedule / brackets -check your emails as well for information -arrive at the venue at least 1-1.5 hours before the division start time -spectator fees are typically...
A great way to start is you pick one and let your child pick one. The 2 main categories are activities that are fun or activates for survival. Swimming is a survival skill because at some point in their life they will be exposed to...
The Instructor: Martial arts / Jiu Jitsu teachers are individuals with their own personalities. There is no way for every teacher way for every teacher to be a great fit for every student. Just as students have different learning styles, teachers have different teaching styles, and...
Being in Martial Arts myself since 7 years old and teaching 30 years I can see the impact the covid lockdowns have had on students. Telling a kid to sit still for a minute seems like a life time to them and after 20 seconds...
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