The art of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, BJJ for short, just may be the one size fits all approach to health and fitness. Men, women, and children of all ages are now training jiu-jitsu as a way to get in amazing shape while learning the safest, most effective methods of martial arts.

Find out why this art of grappling is one of the fastest growing sports.

You may have heard about BJJ before due to the rising popularity of MMA. Despite the mainstream portrayal of violence and aggression, this graceful art is far from it. Jiu-jitsu promotes a more easy going laid back style of fighting and is widely known as the “gentle art”.

This is perfect for men, women, and children to gain confidence in any situation. Imagine being able to sleep peacefully knowing that you can fend for yourself in any given situation.

If you haven’t been exposed to the Jiu-jitsu bug yet, then we encourage you to mix your training up and try something new. You never know, you may fall in love.

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu: A Friendly Game of Chess

Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most prominent and practical forms of martial arts in the world. This vivacious grappling art form is the epitome of self-defense, as it allows a smaller, weaker individual to defend themselves against bigger, stronger opponents.

Jiu-jitsu teaches you how to manipulate leverage to force your opponent into submission. In essence, it allows you to be your most effective while using the least amount of force.

This is where strategy comes into play. The strategic approach to Jiu-jitsu is in many ways just like playing chess. You must anticipate your opponent’s reaction to plan your series of attacks.

Achieving this level of movement proficiency requires hard work, consistency, and a lot of sweating in the process.

But the challenge is where the fun is.

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The Epitome of Functional Strength and Athleticism

Many practitioners have used it to build incredible, muscular physiques with the functional strength and athleticism to match. It’s one of the oldest and most effective forms of bodyweight training for a reason.

Don’t miss out on all the muscle building, fat burning effects that jiu-jitsu has to offer. Complement this with your gymnastics training and you have a deadly duo of ultimate fighting power. Get the best of both worlds by training your muscles and joints to be stronger, and more functional, than you could ever imagine.

But being strong won't help your grappling skills much.

Even if you come into the sport in phenomenal shape, you will quickly realize that having strength and size doesn't necessarily translate into fighting abilities. Jiu-jitsu is a completely different beast. It will strengthen those small stabilizer muscles you never knew you had.

It’s not uncommon for muscle-bound beginners to be humbled by the scrawny guy with impeccable technique. Heck, even experienced female practitioners can manhandle men twice their size with ease.

Become A Humble Beast With The Mindset Of A Champion

Not only does jiu-jitsu transform your body into a lean, mean fighting machine, but it also develops moral character and the mental tenacity of a warrior. Turning you into an unstoppable force to be reckoned with.

Jiu-jitsu teaches you to the ability to harness laser-like focus and an indomitable will to overcome any obstacle that stands in your way. Whether it’s an attacking opponent or the pressures of this game we call life.

The mental skills learned from training jiu-jitsu can be applied in literally all aspects of your life, improving your ability to perform in tight situations. The best way to gain this confidence when facing adversity is to master the basics.

It’s easy to see why this artform would resonate so beautifully with the principles of GymnasticBodies founder, Coach Christopher Sommer, who reminds us that we must drill, drill, drill the basics to gain the ability to perform under pressure.

It seems that no matter your sport, a fundamental understanding of the basics will always hold true as the determining factor of your success. You can always guarantee that with a solid foundation there is no challenge you will face that your mind cannot overcome.

Earn Your Rank (Because Rewards Are Not Given)

They say it takes a lifetime to master the art of jiu-jitsu. On average, it takes over a decade to earn the right to wear a black belt around your waist. Talk about dedication to the art.

Come to think of it! Jiu-jitsu and Gymnastic Strength Training share more in common than you could ever imagine. It’s no wonder why Jiu-jitsu athletes are now turning to GymnasticBodies to help keep them in tip-top fighting shape.

The GB Online Courses will keep you ahead of the curve with their intuitive program design and online workout videos. Take the most efficient route to achieving unparalleled mobility and strength. There’s a reason why Jiu-Jitsu practitioners all around the world are benefiting from the hip and shoulder prehab exercises, which are elevating their performance to new heights.

Because jiu-jitsu and GST are a match made in heaven.

Whatever your passion is, GymnasticBodies training, Jiu-jitsu, or any other sport, make sure you put your heart into it and you are guaranteed to live a happy, healthy life for many years to come.