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  1. Where did Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Come From? Is It More Than Just A Martial Art?

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    Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a relatively recent martial art. While a traditional jiu-jitsu / judo school opened in Brazil in the early 20th Century, Brazilian jiu-jitsu didn’t evolve into what it is today until the fight moved to the ground. So what exactly is Brazilian jiu-jitsu? Is it a martial art? Yes! Brazilian jiu-jitsu has its roots in jiu-jitsu, a Japanese martial art that was originally used…Read More

  2. Three Unexpected Side Effects Of Taking Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes

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      There are a dozen reasons why people come to our Brazilian jiu jitsu classes. But there are some great side effects that come with taking martial arts classes that most people never even think about. Increase Your Agility: Martial arts like Brazilian jiu jitsu will stretch you out. You might start standing, but most matches end on the ground. For both attack and defense you’ll be stretchi…Read More

  3. How Violent Are Your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes? What About Mixed Martial Arts?

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      When you’re considering martial arts classes, you probably have preconceived notions about what kind of people you’re going to meet. We must do it because we like hurting people, right? After all, it can be a violent sport. “Can be” is the qualifier you need to remember. Martial arts training isn’t about hurting people, though that can certainly happen when you get into a mixed ma…Read More

  4. Exercising Both The Mind And Body With Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

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    When you think about martial arts, including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you probably think about the physical aspect of it. That’s understandable...what you’re seeing is a physical sparring between two people who are trying to gain the upper hand. But it’s what you can’t see that really counts, especially in Brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ) classes. It’s a game of chess: Much of BJJ is about chainin…Read More

  5. Defense, Discipline, Exercise…Which Track Are You On With Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

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    So when you step through the doors of SubForce BJJ, what are you looking for? What made you say “that’s for me, because I want to accomplish XYZ”? Here’s the good thing: When it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training (or any type of martial art training) you don’t have to choose. Because you will get exercise, you will get better at defending yourself, and you will increase your disciplin…Read More

  6. More Ways Martial Arts For Kids In Lyndhurst Can Help Them Get Through Awkward Times

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      We talked before about a few of the ways that martial arts for kids can help them get through awkward times associated with growing up fast. Here are a few more reasons why taking a kids martial arts class might be for them. Defense - It’s certainly one of the unfair certainties of childhood: not everyone starts maturing at the same time. Some kids shoot up tall while others are left behi…Read More

  7. How Family Martial Arts Classes Can Bring Your Family Together

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      It’s always awesome when a family can find something in common that they all enjoy. Martial arts training in Lyndhurst is a wonderful way a family can grow together when they’re learning the same martial art. While SubForce BJJ doesn’t have any current classes where families will do the same training at the same time, classes such as Brazilian jiu jitsu and mixed martial arts training…Read More

  8. How Kids Martial Arts In Lyndhurst Can Help Them Get Through Some Awkward Times

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      There’s no doubt that kids grow up fast, and while it might pain us a parents, it’s a good thing. The imagined alternative of “no growing” is much worse than seeing them grow up as healthy as possible. When they reach puberty, their bodies are changing so quickly that it can lead to awkward times beyond what they talk about in health class. We’re happy to say that kids martial art…Read More

  9. How Martial Arts Fitness Classes Can Help Your Martial Arts Training

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      Martial arts training is an incredible way to bring awareness to the connection between your mind and body, and there’s no doubt that it’s an incredible exercise. But while participating in a couple of Brazilian jiu jitsu or muay thai kickboxing classes per week is a great start on your way to fitness, those classes alone won’t be enough to get you a sculpted body. Here’s are ways t…Read More

  10. Muay Thai Training? Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? Which type of martial arts training should you choose?

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      Whenever people visit our martial arts training classes, they’re often drawn to a specific style based on what they see. Some of us are more interested in making an opponent submissive, while others are more interested in beating them into submissiveness. So we invite you to contact us and sit in on various classes to see which is for you. Are you a kid?: First of all, sometimes your age …Read More