Posted: November 23, 2022
At Ellis Academy of Self Defence, we offer jiu-jitsu classes for all ages. One of our most frequently asked questions is - can older people take jiu-jitsu classes? This blog aims to answer that question and highlight the benefits of training in martial arts for those older adults.
Can Older People Take Jiu-Jitsu Classes?The simple answer is, of course they can!
Posted: November 10, 2022
It’s no secret that as well as lots of physical health benefits, practising martial arts offers an abundance of advantages for mental health. To mark this year’s International Stress Awareness Week, this blog aims to explore how martial arts can relieve stress.
What Is Stress?Stress is a reaction, often to a situation which we feel we can’t control or manage. In small doses stress can act as a form of adrenaline, helping us feel motivated and complete tasks. Although, especially among adults, stress can sometimes become intense or last for a long time, which is when it becomes a concern.
Posted: October 21, 2022
Doing something new for the first time can be quite the daunting experience. Not knowing what to expect or feeling unprepared also doesn’t make us feel any better. So if we go to a class with at least some idea of what to expect, it can bring a lot of ease.
Not every class is going to be the same, though. Whether that’s because of teachers with different styles and methods or the people that are showing up each time.
However, this will be a more general guide just to give you a bit of an idea. Both of what to expect for your first Jiu-Jitsu class and even some preparation advice.
Posted: October 10, 2022
Long-term Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) training requires a significant commitment. No matter how often you practise, you will most likely need to give up something else in your life in order to find time each week for BJJ.
But just how frequently should you practice Jiu Jitsu?
And really, there isn’t a right or wrong answer but many BJJ practitioners are frequently asked questions on this topic.
Posted: September 27, 2022
Jiu Jitsu can arguably be traced back to the Buddhist monks of India, Jiu Jitsu (sometimes referred to as "Ju Jitsu") in its modern form comes from Japan. Even more modernised now in the form of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
No matter the origin, practises or modern form there are things to avoid when it comes to teaching and training Jiu Jitsu.
The larger your martial arts academy is the likelihood of the variety of characters in the gym widens. The thing to highlight is, that many of these common BJJ mistakes are not intentional and often people have no idea they’re doing them. Some are funny, others are offensive, and some may actually be quite serious offenses.