Different martial arts have different belt progressions. And in comparison to other martial arts, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt system is quite strict. So, how long does it take to go from brown belt to black belt in BJJ? While the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) recommends practicing for a minimum of one year before moving … Read more
Taekwondo involves a lot of kicking. And that’s what’s dominant about this martial art. But is there more to it, or is Taekwondo only kicking? Taekwondo involves a lot more than kicking. Punches and strikes are allowed and are an integral part of the sport. In fact, the name Taekwondo means the way of the … Read more
These days mixed martial arts are all the rage. Martial arts often have a positive effect on attention, resilience, and focus, but could mixed martial arts help children to learn? Mixed martial arts can help children learn. As a general rule, martial arts help children concentrate better, be resilient to work through challenges without giving … Read more
Capoeira is a fascinating Afro-Brazilian martial art that has gained a lot of popularity in the past decade. But can you fight with it, and is Capoeira effective in MMA? Here’s what I know from training in it: Overall, Capoeira is not a great martial art to learn if being an MMA fighter is the … Read more
Taekwondo involves both punches and kicks, and with kicks, you are allowed to kick the face and head. So, how do you stay safe in Taekwondo? Stay safe practicing Taekwondo by wearing padded helmets and torso pads and by focusing initially on the precision of hits more than power and speed. Power and speed are … Read more
Judo is a martial art that translates to “gentle way.” Its goal is to throw an opponent to the ground and then submit them with a joint lock or choke. But it’s not for everyone, so what are the Judo pros and cons? Judo Pros Judo Cons Helps build core strength Throws can induce injury … Read more
Judo is a martial art that’s employed by millions all over the world. In addition to being a sport, it is also valuable for self-defense. But is Judo effective in MMA? Judo is very effective in MMA. It is employed by some of the most successful fighters in the UFC including Ronda Rousey and Khabib … Read more
Kung Fu was the original martial art to gain popularity in the west. But there are dozens of different styles, and some styles look brutal. So, is Kung Fu safe? On the whole, Kung Fu is safe, particularly gentler styles of Kung Fu such as Tai Chi. The styles more likely to result in injury … Read more
Jiu-Jitsu and its close cousin, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, are 2 of the most popular martial arts and are widely seen as great for self-defense, but is Jiu-Jitsu offensive or defensive? Jiu-Jitsu is overall primarily defensive but has both offensive and defensive techniques. At its core, Jiu-Jitsu is about smarts, not brawn, which is why it’s ideal … Read more
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is a martial art designed to help smaller or weaker opponents beat a bigger and stronger one. But there are downsides too, so let’s review all the BJJ pros and cons: The pros of BJJ include excellent self-defense, physical fitness, and enabling a smaller person to successfully defend against a larger person. However, … Read more