First introduced to Australia in 1994, interest in Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) has exploded over recent decades with popularity gained in the world of combat sports entertainment such as UFC and ONE FC.
Time and time again BJJ has proven itself as one of (if not THE) most effective martial arts to utilise when the exchange goes to the ground.
With an estimated 15,000+ BJJ practitioners in Australia today, the forecast is set to keep on sky rocketing as everyone shares their love for this grappling art.
Here are why we believe BJJ is so addictive!
BJJ is for everyone, literally!
BJJ is uniquely accommodating to everybody no matter the shape, size, gender, race, age or experience! It's a martial art and sport built around leverage and technique with a deep root in self defence. Hence the different entry points to BJJ makes it easy to resonate with a wide variety of people from all walks of life. From anyone wanting to learn self defence, be a casual partaker of BJJ or train as a fully fledged competitor, there is something available for everyone!
The world of mental and physical collide
BJJ is a full body workout that will challenge both your physical and mental capacity.
The physical element of trying to control a resisting opponent into a submission fires up all muscle groups within the body and provide a cardiovascular workout like no other.
The requirement to make critical decisions on the fly, and having to keep up with the evolving technical depths call on the cerebral centres to always be learning and creating new neural pathways to succeed over your opponent.
This balance and alignment of the physical and mental on the mats will have you embrace failure to overcome and improve one step at a time.
The practice of Jiu-Jitsu provides great physical training while developing a sharper mind and mental fortitude which translates to every day life; to see vulnerability from a new angle and welcome new experiences to reach new heights.
"The most significant victories are the ones we accomplish within ourselves”. - Rorion Gracie
BJJ is made by communities!
Of all the popular martial arts BJJ is particularly known for its inclusivity/family feel. It often has the reputation of being 'welcoming and friendly' where you can find the nicest/ most humble people.
Being one of the most intimate martial art forms (you are literally on top of each other) it's often very good at seeing through the smoke and mirrors, breaking the ice and overcoming barriers with strangers.
BJJ practitioners are well aware of the challenges and vulnerabilities shared on the mats and it doesn't take long for groups of people to form a healthy and encouraging bond with their training partners and coaches. As you find more partners to practice and sometimes push the pace and overcome challenges together you will be plugged into a supportive community before you know it. The friendships formed through BJJ is often genuine, meaningful and life long. BJJ is a community you didn't know you need, until you've experienced it!
At Wolves Den we specialise in BJJ (Gi, NoGi and for MMA). Our pack takes pride in being inclusive, supportive and encouraging to everyone! There's no better place to get hooked on BJJ in Perth than here at the Den! Come and join the pack today!
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