BJJ ‘Self Defence vs Sport’ – The Dogma Debate
This November will mark 22 years since Royce Gracie stepped into UFC 1 and showed the world what martial arts was really all about. Yet two decades on, many Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners, even at the higher echelons remained confused. As a result, we are increasingly seeing a divide between those extolling the self defence […]
1st timers BJJ advice
Welcome to the wonderful world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts. Its going to be great! Am I fit enough? Common concerns relate to not having trained before, being too old or too small. None of these should be a concern as long as a doctor has signed you off to exercise for […]
Krav Maga Classes In Bury
Many people believe that for self defence they require a different approach from mixed martial arts. ‘Self defense stylists’ sell themselves by highlighting that mixed martial arts doesn’t make use of nor defend against weapons. They point out that certain moves are illegal and they show weapon disarms against unresisting opponents who stand still and […]