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Why train BJJ?
Jiu-jitsu is a complete martial art. It is not only for self-defence but also provides an opportunity to test yourself in a competitive format. It is one of the most effective activities you can pursue for personal empowerment. Here are some reasons for getting started in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu:
BJJ is Fun
As a coach when people ask me the martial art, or exercise that they should do, I generally say “The one you enjoy the most — because that’s the one you’ll actually do and stick to.”
People who like jiu-jitsu generally turn into people who love jiu-jitsu. Because it’s continually fun and interesting. There is always something else to work on. The sheer number of positions possible in jiu-jitsu ensure that you will never know everything there is to know — and that means every day is a new chance to learn something game-changing. Way better than going to the gym and doing the same thing over and over again.
Competitions and open mats let you play the game against other people who have a totally different style — and you can keep doing that, against people of different ages, weight and skill levels, for the rest of your life.
You get in great shape
The best exercise doesn’t feel like exercise. You’re so focused on the task at hand that you don’t realise how tired you truly are until class ends and you realise just how much exercise you did!
I know running is good for me. I know this. But I hate doing it, although I’ve tried numerous times during my life. I always start, and then I get about a kilometre in and remember that I hate it, and just decide to go get coffee instead. But BJJ gives you constant projects in terms of short-term and long-term goals, and it’s hard to get distracted. If someone is trying to choke or armlock you, you have no choice but to focus!
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a complete, full-body workout. Grappling shape is a different kind of shape. Different to running, gym and swimming. It involves a full cardiovascular, strength and mindset workout that you cant get training in anything else.
BJJ challenges you in ways you don't expect
BJJ challenges you to get improve — not just on the mats, but in life. It forces you to breathe, relax and think when grappling another person. So that when met with a stressful situation in life you can take these skills and apply them.
Everybody faces challenges. Jiu-Jitsu is a fun, exciting and effective way to learn how to problem solve in a challenging, but fun, environment.
It’s also one of the most important martial arts to focus on if you plan to train or compete in MMA. Even if you never step in a mixed martial arts cage or on a competition mat, though, there are almost too many benefits from Jiu-Jitsu to list.
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