Millions of people all over the world study Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Arashi Do Martial Arts in Edmonton has the largest / longest running program and there are a number of good reasons for this. BJJ is an exciting, fun, and very practical form of martial arts to study. If you are considering training in martial arts, consider the following benefits of BJJ.
1. It’s practical.
It’s possibly the most practical form of martial arts, in fact. You can use what you learn in BJJ outside of the classroom. The skills you learn, like falling and escaping from tough holds, could really help you out in the event that you are in a dangerous situation. In fact, a number of people take up BJJ as a way to learn self-defense moves.
2. It’s less physically demanding than other martial arts.
While training in BJJ is still a good workout and does require you do learn precise movements, it isn’t as physically draining as say Taekwondo or Muay Thai. Your size and muscle strength don’t matter as much when it comes to doing well in the sport.
Your success in BJJ has to do with the time and effort you put into training in BJJ, not how big you are or how much weight you can lift. Also, it doesn’t demand that you do extra workouts outside of training. You can just focus on the techniques learned in class when it comes to BJJ.
3. It can help you gain confidence.
Many people who train in BJJ say that they feel more confident after awhile. The exact reasons vary a lot from person to person. Some like that they are feeling more fit and even report weight loss. Others say that they feel good knowing that they could defend themselves if they really had to. Those use BJJ for cross-training feel like it helps their performance in other areas, such as increasing flexibility and coordination.
4. It relieves stress.
BJJ is a great way to reduce stress. After a stressful day, the thought of going to the gym to exercise is sometimes less than appealing. However, many people who practice BJJ find that the prospect of going to a class where you know you’ll have a chance to socialize, learn something new, and have to “be in the moment” is much better than going to a regular aerobics class.
Also, when practicing BJJ, you need to stay engaged throughout the class. This helps you to forget about the problems that you came in the room with and leave feeling mentally refreshed.
5. It’s fun!
When it comes down to it, BJJ is a fun way to get exercise and learn something new at the same time. It’s also a great way to meet new people who share your interest in martial arts. A number of people who practice BJJ say that the main reason that they stick with it is because they have a fun time when they go to class.
As you can see from the many benefits mentioned above, there are a lot of excellent reasons to practice BJJ. It can be a highly effective work out that comes with a number of other advantages.
For more information on starting in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, call 780-220-5425 or come try our Women’s Only BJJ Class held every Sunday from 12:30-1:30pm at Arashi Do North, 12730 St. Albert Trail. A Gi is not necessary your first several times, but sweats/pants and a shirt or sweater you don’t mind getting stretched out a bit is fine.
Arashi Do North has been open since Jan 2004 (since 1985 in Alberta). We offer Karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai classes to Children 4-7, 8-12, 14-16 and adults (16+). Come try out a class with use and check out our other social media for neat videos and photos.
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