Posts Tagged ‘brazilian jiu-jitsu’
The Mental Benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training
When most people think about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training, they immediately think about fitness, self-defense, or competition. While those physical benefits are incredible, I’ve found that the mental benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu become even more valuable over time. BJJ challenges both the body and the mind. For kids, teens, and adults, consistent training can provide a…
Read MoreHow Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Helps You Get Fit Without Getting Bored
Over the years, so many people have come to us wanting to get in shape. A lot of them tell us the exact same thing: they ended up quitting their regular gym because they were just too bored of the treadmill and the weights. The truth is simple: if you aren’t having fun with your…
Read MoreBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu vs. CrossFit: Which is a Better Fit for You?
Around 24 years ago, when I first started training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu down in Boulder, Colorado, CrossFit was just emerging on the fitness scene. At that time, it was an exciting new workout style with features like the “workout of the day.” Many people training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA use CrossFit to complement their…
Read MoreHow Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training Builds Confidence On and Off the Mat
When I first got into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training, I had already spent years pushing myself through extreme sports. One thing became very clear early on: confidence plays a huge role, not just in sports, but in life. Before starting BJJ, I grew up snowboarding in Santa Fe, New Mexico. My friends and I loved pushing…
Read MoreFamily-Friendly Fitness This Winter: Why Parents Should Try BJJ Too
Why We Built a Family-Friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy I remember it like it was yesterday. It was 20 years ago, and my wife and I were sitting on the bed thinking about the new martial arts academy we wanted to open in Fort Collins. We were talking about what type of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) academy…
Read MoreFundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at McMahon Training Center
Just hip out: Fundamentals and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! The scene: A busy, loud gymnasium packed with people sporting their favorite grappling clothing brand, barricades dividing the crowd of spectators from competitors, and a sea of mats, the mix of emotions of champions and those who fell short…blood…sweat…tears. Above all the chaos, coaches yelling “hip out, HIP…
Read MoreWhy Choose McMahon Training Center for Martial Arts?
Somebody recently asked me why they should choose training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Muay Thai kickboxing compared to training in other types of martial arts. This is something that I’ve thought about a lot over the years, and I wanted to share my thoughts on the topic with everybody. When I was a teenager…
Read MoreThe Importance of Self-Defense Training
Understanding the Reality of Self-Defense The ability to protect yourself in potentially dangerous situations brings a unique kind of confidence to your daily life. But building that confidence doesn’t come from theory alone. It comes from practice in realistic, controlled environments. Real-world self-defense isn’t about fair fights, it’s unpredictable and often chaotic. Most altercations end…
Read MoreFinding The Right BJJ Academy – Advice from Our Owner
Sometimes, students train at McMahon Training Center for a while, but then move to a new state. Before they leave, they often ask me, “How do I choose the best BJJ Academy for me?” This is a good question to contemplate, and I believe that there are several important components to keep in mind when…
Read MoreThe Benefits of BJJ For Fitness
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a very practical martial art that concentrates on bringing a fight or confrontation to the ground and controlling an opponent from there. To be successful at this task takes a tremendous amount of energy for the untrained or newly trained person. This aspect alone highlights how BJJ can greatly improve…
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