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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a gentle yet very effective martial art. BJJ was created on the concept that smaller, weaker opponents can defend themselves against bigger and stronger attackers. Using technique, leverage and momentum a smaller opponent uses BJJ to make the fight an even matchup regardless of size and strength.

What does a jiu jitsu training session consist of? Depending on your coach sessions may vary. A basic structure for a Jiu Jitsu session looks like this:

Warm up – 15 minutes

Learn a specific technique – 15-30 minutes

Positional sparring – 15 minutes 

Open sparring – 15 minutes

Again, this will change depending on your coach, how many people are at the training session and the level of those people. The Jiu Jitsu lifestyle is unique and extremely beneficial to your emotional, physical and mental health. By simultaneously giving yourself a place and time to switch off from life’s other issues as well as being proactive with your physical fitness, Jiu Jitsu ticks all the boxes for being happier and healthier.

Some training sessions will be tough, but that’s okay. You will get beat, but that’s okay. Jiu Jitsu is beautiful in the fact that you can always come back tomorrow and try again, you will face hardships but at the end of the day they will make you mentally strong. Jiu Jitsu is the fastest growing sport in Australia, why not join now?