Queen of Mats: BJJ and Women
In a huge win for women’s BJJ the AJP tour held it's first-ever Abu Dhabi Queen of Mats (ADQOM) in Rio de Janeiro this month. ADQOM Bronze Medalist, Bianca Basilio says: “It means a lot to us that are competing
Life Grappling: How BJJ Benefits Young People
If you missed the news: BJJ is great for your body and mind! The internet is literally covered in articles about how it will transform your life, but what about the benefits for young people? You can understand why a fun
How to begin: a guide for BJJ white belts
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an amazing martial art that can teach anyone to how to use leverage to defeat opponents larger than us, but in your first few weeks BJJ might seem larger than you. Learning anything new can be
Am I too old to start BJJ?
Are you dreaming of taking up BJJ, but worried that you’ve missed the boat? Becoming World Number 1 might be a stretch, but it’s never too late to get hooked on BJJ and get in shape. In fact one of
Bruno Alves’ goodbye to Abu Dhabi
It’s January 2011 and 27-year-old Bruno Alves stands opposite World Champion Claudio Calasans in the centre of a packed stadium in Lisbon, Portugal. It’s the final day of the IBJJF European Championship and these two titans are about to fight
The road to Abu Dhabi
Jiu-Jitsu fever is sweeping across the United Arab Emirates this week as the 10th Abu Dhabi World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship kicks into gear. The UAEJJF festivities will span over two weeks, from April 16-29, once again to be held at Mubadala Arena, at the Zayed Sports
SJJA shows World Class at Pan Ams
California hosted the 23rd IBJJF Pan American Championship this year, which gathered the cream of the crop BJJ has to offer. Among these elite international athletes were 4 SJJA competitors from Crows Nest who showed the world what our club
Jiu-Jitsu Hygiene with Steven Seagal
Whether playing in the Steven Seagal Blues Band or confronting a ship full of nuclear terrorists, Mr. Seagal always looks and smells great. That’s because he takes hygiene seriously. Very seriously. Jiu-Jitsu, just like Steven’s musical performances, can be highly intimate.
Gearing up for Oceania Continental Pro
The year has only just begun and Sydney Jiu Jitsu Academy already have their eye on their first big comp of 2018 – the Oceania Continental Pro, part of the UAEJJF World Ranking and Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Qualifiying
SJJA – NSW State Champions 2017
One week ago today, Sydney Jiu Jitsu Academy (SJJA) achieved an incredible milestone in the school’s short history by becoming the best team in NSW. After just nine months since the school’s launch, SJJA took home the 2017 NSW State Championship,
