What Is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu And Why Is It Growing In Popularity?

24 August 2021
Categories: Recreation & Sports, Blog

A lot of martial arts have exploded into the mainstream lately, largely due to the global presence of the UFC, but perhaps none has been more meteoric in its rise than Brazilian jiu jitsu. What is this new form of jiu jitsu and why is it having such a large renaissance throughout Australia and indeed the world? There are many reasons why BJJ (Brazilian jiu jitsu) is becoming a global sporting force, and it could be the right martial art for you or your children if you are starting to get interested in trying something out. Read More

Encouraging Children To Play Sport

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It's common knowledge that our young people just aren't active enough, and this is contributing to increased rates of childhood obesity. It can be a hard task to draw your child's attention away from their computer or phone screen and get them interested in playing sport. As a parent of two children who refused to participate in any form of structured exercise during their early school years, I had to get creative and find ways to motivate them and help them discover a sport they could develop a passion and love for. I started this blog to share what worked for me and my kids in the hopes of encouraging other parents. If you have any tips or questions, I'd love to hear from you.