While the benefits of taking up a combative art form can fill a book the size of an encyclopedia, the budding combative artist can do everything that is required of them to go through the levels of participation, to eventually become a highly skilled combative artist, that time in their craft when they feel as if they could take things further is somewhat of an inevitability, since it is almost guaranteed that some sort of developmental plain will be hit, when it just feels as if you are doing all you can and more, but you’re just not seeing any further development.

That may be a concern for the more advanced stages of one’s combative arts exploits, but it always makes for good practice for the budding martial artist to acquaint themselves with as much information about their combative art as they can, before and while they are actively involved in that combative art, since at times this information can be very hard to come by once they are already deep into the world of the combative arts.

A lot of focus is lost in this way, deterring a number of combative artists on simple matters of technicalities, where the truth becomes very distorted and they resort to a number of detrimental acts, in desperation, which ultimately contribute to their inevitable downfall in this way.

To avoid all of that, as a budding combative artist, it is in your best interests to go into your craft pre-equipped with adequate information on what you are going to bump into, as this is the best way to prepare oneself and ensure that you keep your eye on the ball, no matter what may come your way by way of ground-level obstacles.

For the novice who is at the cusp of the entire combative arts industry, there is no doubt about the fact that you have a number of different options available to you, from martial arts to the mixed martial arts, Muay Thai kickboxing to Judo — it all depends on what your individual strengths are, what you seek to gain out of your combative arts exploits and how prepared you are to make the kind of sacrifices that will require you to succeed in your chosen faction of the combative arts.

There is also no doubt about the fact that some combative art forms, like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, serve to eliminate the advantages some fighters may have over others, like those of strength and size, but in all cases of the combative arts, it always helps to have a little bit more strength, since it could be used in just about all situations of the combative arts.

Sometimes that tiny bit of extra strength can introduce the notion of how the combative arts can be dependent on the fine margins, at times, and it would help in instances like these to make use of the likes of kettle bells, integrating this equipment into your training regimes so as to gain that little bit of extra strength that could come in handy.

Come down to Arashi Do and try out one of our great Brazilian programs like Fundamental BJJ, Women’s Only BJJ or Children’s BJJ for ages 4-7 and 8-14.  All those and you get a 30 DAY FREE TRIAL!  What are you waiting for?  Call or text us at 780-220-5425 or email us at myackulic@ArashiDo.com

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Millions of people all over the world study Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  Arashi Do Martial Arts in Edmonton has the largest / longest running program and there are a number of good reasons for this. BJJ is an exciting, fun, and very practical form of martial arts to study. If you are considering training in martial arts, consider the following benefits of BJJ.

1. It’s practical.

It’s possibly the most practical form of martial arts, in fact. You can use what you learn in BJJ outside of the classroom.  The skills you learn, like falling and escaping from tough holds, could really help you out in the event that you are in a dangerous situation. In fact, a number of people take up BJJ as a way to learn self-defense moves.

2. It’s less physically demanding than other martial arts.

While training in BJJ is still a good workout and does require you do learn precise movements, it isn’t as physically draining as say Taekwondo or Muay Thai. Your size and muscle strength don’t matter as much when it comes to doing well in the sport.

Your success in BJJ has to do with the time and effort you put into training in BJJ, not how big you are or how much weight you can lift. Also, it doesn’t demand that you do extra workouts outside of training. You can just focus on the techniques learned in class when it comes to BJJ.

3. It can help you gain confidence.

Many people who train in BJJ say that they feel more confident after awhile. The exact reasons vary a lot from person to person. Some like that they are feeling more fit and even report weight loss. Others say that they feel good knowing that they could defend themselves if they really had to. Those use BJJ for cross-training feel like it helps their performance in other areas, such as increasing flexibility and coordination.

4. It relieves stress. 

BJJ is a great way to reduce stress. After a stressful day, the thought of going to the gym to exercise is sometimes less than appealing. However, many people who practice BJJ find that the prospect of going to a class where you know you’ll have a chance to socialize, learn something new, and have to “be in the moment” is much better than going to a regular aerobics class.

Also, when practicing BJJ, you need to stay engaged throughout the class. This helps you to forget about the problems that you came in the room with and leave feeling mentally refreshed.

5. It’s fun!

When it comes down to it, BJJ is a fun way to get exercise and learn something new at the same time. It’s also a great way to meet new people who share your interest in martial arts. A number of people who practice BJJ say that the main reason that they stick with it is because they have a fun time when they go to class.

As you can see from the many benefits mentioned above, there are a lot of excellent reasons to practice BJJ.  It can be a highly effective work out that comes with a number of other advantages.

For more information on starting in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, call 780-220-5425 or come try our Women’s Only BJJ Class held every Sunday from 12:30-1:30pm at Arashi Do North, 12730 St. Albert Trail.  A Gi is not necessary your first several times, but sweats/pants and a shirt or sweater you don’t mind getting stretched out a bit is fine.