Can Martial Arts Help People Recover from Trauma?
While martial arts are not a replacement for therapy, growing research suggests they may complement traditional trauma treatment...
The Mental Benefits of Boxing After 50
When most people think about boxing, they picture defined muscles, fast hands, and well developed cardiovascular conditioning. Those...
Martial Arts and Neuroplasticity: How Training Helps Keep Your Brain Young
When most people think about martial arts, they picture stronger muscles, better conditioning, or learning how to defend...
Why Boxing Is the Best Martial Art After 50
When I first walked into a boxing gym, I wasn’t planning to become a boxer. My goal was...
When Should You Replace a BJJ Gi? 5 Signs Yours Is Worn Out
A good BJJ gi can last for years—but no gi lasts forever. Between hard rolls, repeated washing, sweat,...
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Anxiety
As if I needed even more things appreciate about BJJ, I'm truly grateful for its role in helping me to combat anxiety and depression.
Approaching BJJ Training With a Giving Mindset
By approaching every training session with a giving mindset, we can all elevate our teammates and ourselves, and motivate one another. It will also have a profound effect on our approach to life off the mats.
Thoughts on Advancing to Blue Belt
About two months ago, after nearly three years of training, I received an email from my BJJ academy notifying me that I’d been selected to test for blue belt.
What Role Do You Play In Your BJJ Academy?
I’ve developed a theory which I hope enables me to be a better training partner and has the added benefit of enhancing my development as a Jiu Jitsu player.
Learning How to Learn
Today while in class at my BJJ academy, I discovered a breakthrough past what had been a source...