Training jiu-jitsu when you are over 50
An interview with some of our 50+ and 60+ year old students Over 50 and thinking of training jiu-jitsu? Many people say they'd love to learn, but shy away from it - telling us: “I’m too old” or “my body can’t
The most effective martial art for self defence
INTERVIEW WITH A PROFESSIONAL MMA FIGHTER SJJA’s newest professor, Sergio Fernandes, is a brazilian jiu jitsu black belt, capoeira professor and professional MMA fighter, and has trained across nine different martial arts disciplines throughout his lifetime. Read all about Sergio’s personal
Why Jiu-Jitsu is Great for Kids
We sat down with some of SJJA’s kids coaches to hear why they think jiu-jitsu is so valuable for kids, along with their personal approach to teaching children. We also hear from a few parents of SJJA on how jiu-jitsu
Staying healthy and positive during lockdown
featuring SJJA’s coaches 1. EVERYONE IN SYDNEY IS DOING IT TOUGH RIGHT NOW THROUGHOUT THIS EXTENDED LOCKDOWN. WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING TO TRY TO STAY HEALTHY AND ACTIVE DURING THIS TIME? Bruno: I try to do a different activity every day,
Why Jiu-Jitsu is the best martial art and where in Sydney you can train
What is Jiu-jitsu and why is everyone talking about it? You’ve probably heard someone say jiu-jitsu is the best martial art and wondered why this is the case. Although Brazilian jiu-jitsu has been around since the 1920s, this martial art rose
How can yoga benefit my Jiu jitsu?
Yoga and Jiu Jitsu - the ultimate match? You might be one of the millions that have attended a yoga class and probably did it for the physical benefits or to rest your mind. However, as well as these popular benefits,
Why a jiu-jitsu injury isn’t the end of the world, or your BJJ dreams
Jiu-jitsu injuries are an inevitable part of the sport. From a broken rib to a torn ACL, there any many jiu-jitsu injuries that can plague a jiu jitsu athlete - and almost every BJJ athlete has copped a jiu-jitsu injury
Queen of Mats: BJJ and Women
In a huge win for women’s BJJ the AJP tour held it's first-ever Abu Dhabi Queen of Mats (ADQOM) in Rio de Janeiro this month. ADQOM Bronze Medalist, Bianca Basilio says: “It means a lot to us that are competing
Life Grappling: How BJJ Benefits Young People
If you missed the news: BJJ is great for your body and mind! The internet is literally covered in articles about how it will transform your life, but what about the benefits for young people? You can understand why a fun
How to begin: a guide for BJJ white belts
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an amazing martial art that can teach anyone to how to use leverage to defeat opponents larger than us, but in your first few weeks BJJ might seem larger than you. Learning anything new can be
