English BJJ Open results

English BJJ Open results

Last weekend Alvis and Ricardo competed in the BJJ English Open No-Gi tournament. Both did excellent and got Golds in their divisions. Both have been training for around 2 years now and it’s great to see their dedication rewarded! Next up is the Brazilian Jiu...
What Are the Benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

What Are the Benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

Great Article by Henry Halse on the benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  Read below for some of the greatest advantages of taking up the martial art. Physical Conditioning Brazilian Jiu jitsu training is more rigorous than many other martial arts, owing to the intensely...
English Open Results

English Open Results

Well done to all those who competed in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu English Open across Ruislip & Hillingdon BJJ. Medal List: Raj – Gold Seb – Gold Jack – Gold Kris – Gold Mani – Bronze...
Ruislip BJJ – Up and Running!

Ruislip BJJ – Up and Running!

Thanks to everyone who supported our first week! We had a great mix of new and familiar faces. We kicked Ruislip BJJ off with Kimuras/Wrist locks on Saturday and then arm bars on Monday. The sessions were tough, grueling but most importantly fun. We are hoping in the...
Worried about starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

Worried about starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

Attending your first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) class can be a daunting experience. “Will I be welcomed? Will I be fit enough? Is it too aggressive?” are all common worries. However it’s not the closed club, 100 miles an hour, people ripping each...