Jiu Jitsu

Class review: Beginner/Essentials @ New York Jiu Jitsu

by Stephanie S - Intermediate/Adv: Fitness
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  New York Jiu Jitsu CLASS LEVEL: BEGINNER (ESSENTIALS) – Jiu Jitsu New York Jiu Jitsu offers various styles for example; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu which is more of a grappling Ultimate Fighter style or the essentials class which was a great introduction into the martial art of Jiu Jitsu.  The instructor opened the class by [...]

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An Introduction To Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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Even though it has been around for many years, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was made famous in the United States by Royce Gracie in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Many people weren't all that familiar with the style until Gracie entered the UFC and continued to dominate fighters of all styles and weight classes one after the other. [...]

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Article: A Martial Arts Overview

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Anytime an individual decides to learn how to protect themselves, learn self defense, or become a better person, one thing comes to mind – martial arts.  Martial arts are very common these days, being practiced all over the world.   The martial arts have been used for many centuries, although they really became famous around [...]

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Article: Choosing The Best Martial Arts Style

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For anyone who wants to learn a martial art, there is a lot to know in regards to the many different styles. Of course there is the question of finding the best martial art, which is a question a lot of people ask. With so many martial arts styles to choose from, it can be [...]

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Article: Martial Arts – The Basics Of Judo

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The martial art style Judo can mean a lot of things to different people. In reality, it is a fun and exciting sport, an art, a discipline, an activity, a way to protect yourself, and quite simply a way of life.  Although you may hear many different meanings, the word Judo actually means all of [...]

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Article: The Many Styles Of Kung Fu

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The martial art known as Kung Fu is very old, yet very powerful. There are several different forms involved with Kung Fu, that only add to the power and mystique. Below, we will go over a majority of the different styles and forms that make up Kung Fu. White Crane style The spirit of the [...]

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Article: Martial Arts practice – Sparring

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Sparring is something that all martial arts use. There are numerous sports, such as boxing and wrestling that use sparring as well. It is a very useful technique, helping students become better with their techniques and what they have learned. By practicing with other people, students learn their arts better and become more apt at [...]

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Article: The Ultimate Fighting Championship

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It's no secret that martial arts has indeed come a long way over the years. Many years ago, Bruce Lee helped the arts become even more famous, when he developed his style of Jeet Kune Do. He participated in several movies, showing the world his speed and finesse.  Since then, movies have been a popular [...]

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Article: An Introduction To Aikido

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There's no mistaken the fact that Aikido is one of the best and most popular martial art in the United States today.  The art of Aikido is best associated with actor Steven Seagal, who made it even more popular with his movies. Aikido is rich and history in tradition, an art that originally started in [...]

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