Why Women Should Train Jiu Jitsu
In this month’s blog, we interviewed some of SJJA’s female students and instructors to hear all about their jiu jitsu journey to date, how jiu jitsu has benefited them, and why they think it’s such an amazing sport for girls and women. Our Interviewees: Marcinha (Black Belt): Marcinha is a 3rd-degree black belt professor, and SJJA’s first female black belt instructor! Daini (Brown Belt): Daini is a corporate manager, who works in the
FAMILIES WHO TRAIN BJJ TOGETHER, STAY TOGETHER
In this month’s blog, we interviewed one of SJJA’s newest black belts - Will Feyen, who started as a white belt at sjja alongside his father (greg). we sat down with will to hear all about their jiu jitsu journey from white belt to black belt together, and discover the amazing parts about getting to train with your dad. Tell us a little bit about yourself: where are you from, what
The Road from White Belt to Black Belt: How to Overcome the Most Common Hurdles in BJJ
In this month's blog, we interviewed sjja's higher belts and asked them to walk us through their personal jiu jitsu journeys, including the evolution of their mindset from white belt to black belt, and how they overcame the common mental and physical hurdles of each belt level. MEET OUR INTERVIEWEES: Tell us a little bit about yourself: Where are you from, what are your hobbies and what do you do for a
SUCCESS DEMANDS SACRIFICE
AN INTERVIEW WITH SJJA FOUNDER AND WORLD CHAMPION BRUNO ALVES “It was really hard trying to grow my school, work at PCYC to pay my bills, and compete in World Championships all at the same time, but this whole process showed me just how much I’m capable of, and how much we as humans can actually take on when we really push ourselves.” We sat down with SJJA’s Founder - World Champion
Training jiu-jitsu when you are over 50
An interview with some of our 50+ and 60+ year old students Over 50 and thinking of training jiu-jitsu? Many people say they'd love to learn, but shy away from it - telling us: “I’m too old” or “my body can’t handle that”. In this month’s blog, we interviewed a few of our long-time male and female SJJA members who are in their 50s and 60s to hear all about their
