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The Dos and Don’ts of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Sparring
Sparring in Jiu-Jitsu is a full-contact move that requires forcing the opponent to submit using grappling techniques instead of striking. Martial artists know all too well that sparring is one of the first moves you train in your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction, along with learning valuable self-defense techniques to apply to everyday life. However, as with … Continue reading "The Dos and Don’ts of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Sparring" ...
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Breaking Barriers: 5 Benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training For Women
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is emerging from the shadows as a popular martial art in recent years. Starting as a male-dominated sport in the 1900s, it has evolved into a well-rounded practice that attracts a diversified community. Today, women are finding their place in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and reaping the physical and mental benefits it offers for … Continue reading "Breaking Barriers: 5 Benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training For Women" ...
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Important Things to know before Buying a Bjj Uniform and Equipment
When beginning any new hobby, sport, or pastime, there is the question of the appropriate gear. While Brazilian Jiu Jitsu may not require as much equipment as other sports such as American Football or Ice Hockey, there is still the issue of outfitting yourself in the proper equipment. Making the proper decisions on where to … Continue reading "Important Things to know before Buying a Bjj Uniform and Equipment" ...
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BJJ Training – Making the Right Choice for Your Rolling Partner
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu isn’t a solo sport. There are certain drills that can increase your individual strength and endurance, but for true experience and growth, you are going to need a variety of BJJ training partners. If you are looking for the ideal training partner, it’s important to first discover what it takes to be … Continue reading "BJJ Training – Making the Right Choice for Your Rolling Partner" ...
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Belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Their Importance
In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, just like in many other martial arts, rank and advancement is measured in terms of belts of solid colors and stripes that are worn at the waist of the “gi”, or uniform. Each color denotes a specific skill set or level of experience expected of a practitioner, and the stripes obtained … Continue reading "Belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Their Importance" ...
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Weight lifting or Cardio in Cross-training for BJJ
When beginning your training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, it will be obvious that physical strength and fitness is extraordinarily important. While the moves and techniques rely primarily on timing, and precise application, without some enhanced level of physical strength, it will be difficult against a well-conditioned opponent. Since ancient times, warriors and athletes have used … Continue reading "Weight lifting or Cardio in Cross-training for BJJ" ...
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A Gift Certificate for BJJ Classes – A Perfect Gift Idea
The Holiday gift-giving season can be a challenge. There is always the thought of duplication, correct sizes or colors, and whether or not your well-intentioned gift will wind up at the bottom of a drawer, or in the back of a closet. There are always those friends and family who seem to “have it all”, … Continue reading "A Gift Certificate for BJJ Classes – A Perfect Gift Idea" ...
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How Learning Self-Defense With BJJ Can Protect Kids from Bullies
The world is full of challenges for children. Most of these challenges are positive experiences that can provide opportunities for growth and learning. Unfortunately, children often experience unpleasant conditions and circumstances that can cause undue stress, and sadly too often result in emotional or physical injury. Bullying is one of these unfortunate situations that too … Continue reading "How Learning Self-Defense With BJJ Can Protect Kids from Bullies" ...
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How Jiu Jitsu Training Can Change Your Life
If you ask any person who studies martial arts why they train, you will likely receive as many different responses as you have people being asked. And in the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, when you go a little bit deeper, and ask why people spend so much time, effort, and resources in such a … Continue reading "How Jiu Jitsu Training Can Change Your Life" ...
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How Bjj Unlocks Your Physical And Mental Capabilities
Ask anyone if there has ever been a decision or a course of action that they have taken that changed their lives in a positive way, and they will probably identify at least one or two occasions in their lives that have shaped the progress of their lives and left a lasting impact on who … Continue reading "How Bjj Unlocks Your Physical And Mental Capabilities" ...
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training: Self Defense vs Sport
When training in martial arts, there is the age-old question concerning the difference of the “sport” and the “real world” applications of the art, and the viability of the techniques in a self-defense situation. Many arts that have been developed over centuries can become modified for sport applications, and despite being valid competitive arts, may … Continue reading "Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training: Self Defense vs Sport" ...
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fitness Training Classes in Newport News VA
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is becoming a popular class for people of all backgrounds to participate in. By helping individuals take control of their fitness, self-defense abilities, and surrounding community, they can discover the many benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Contact Breakaway Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Newport News, VA for more information regarding this mixed martial arts. Why Take … Continue reading "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fitness Training Classes in Newport News VA" ...
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Gi vs. No-Gi Jiu Jitsu: Which is for You?
If you have been considering training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), or if you have just begun training, you will notice something that should be very obvious: walking into a school- there are people training in kimonos with belts, and some are training in tight-fitting T-shirts and board shorts. Some look like they are making … Continue reading "Gi vs. No-Gi Jiu Jitsu: Which is for You?" ...
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Beginner to Advanced- Finding an Inclusive BJJ Gym
Start Where You Are Every journey begins with that first little step. Such is also true with your journey through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu programs in Newport News VA. Before you begin BJJ training, think about your goals. Are you interested in competition and belt rank? Are you interested in a tried and true self-defense system? … Continue reading "Beginner to Advanced- Finding an Inclusive BJJ Gym" ...
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The History of Competitive Jiu-Jitsu
The early 1990’s saw the meteoric rise and commercial success of Mixed Martial Arts in the combat sports arena. It has since produced media events and organizations such as the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), Bellator, Pride, and others, each with their own ranking systems and fan base. The key driver to this success, and the … Continue reading "The History of Competitive Jiu-Jitsu" ...
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5 Reasons Why You Should Enroll Your Kids In BJJ
As adults, we have fully developed our social skills and learned how to remain healthy; for children, these skills are still developing. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the many ways that children can develop these skills while socializing and learning valuable life lessons. As a provider of BJJ in Newport News, VA, Breakaway Jiu-Jitsu offers … Continue reading "5 Reasons Why You Should Enroll Your Kids In BJJ" ...
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Beauty Queen, Bachelor Winner, and BJJ Athlete: Susie Evans
On the latest season of The Bachelor, winner Susie Evans introduced Clayton Echard to her hometown in the 757 area. As a former beauty queen, Susie has been recognized for her beauty, kind heart, and loving soul. But the hometown episode showed us another side of Susie—her feisty side. Featured on the episode was the … Continue reading "Beauty Queen, Bachelor Winner, and BJJ Athlete: Susie Evans" ...
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Gracie BJJ
Since the “Kung Fu” craze of the early 1970s, it would be difficult, if not impossible to identify any other martial arts style or system with the current impact and influence of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. While Kung Fu entered the popular culture with the films of Bruce Lee (as well as other low-budget “Chop-Socky” films … Continue reading "Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Gracie BJJ" ...
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Ten Ways to Accelerate your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a challenging sport that makes demands on the mind and body in varying degrees and at different times during your practice. If you are new to the sport you may find yourself frustrated with the complexity of the techniques, or you might feel that you have hit a plateau that you … Continue reading "Ten Ways to Accelerate your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu" ...
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The Most Important Techniques for the BJJ Beginner
Beginning a new sport or activity can be a little bit intimidating, especially something as technically precise as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It is an art that provides a lifetime of challenges and rewards for the practitioner. But as the saying goes “A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step”, your BJJ journey begins … Continue reading "The Most Important Techniques for the BJJ Beginner" ...
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MMA for Beginners: All That You Need to Know Before You Start
The popularity of Mixed Martial Arts has made it one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. It is exciting, fast-paced, intense, and physically challenging. There are gyms opening in many areas that offer training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Boxing. Each of these disciplines are key components of the Mixed Martial Arts … Continue reading "MMA for Beginners: All That You Need to Know Before You Start" ...
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Debate Between Takedowns vs. Pulling Guard
In the Jiu Jitsu world, there are few debates that polarize practitioners more than the idea of the takedown vs. pulling guard as being the “best” or most effective method of winning a Jiu Jitsu match. While both are integral and essential components of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there are differing schools of thought on which … Continue reading "Debate Between Takedowns vs. Pulling Guard" ...
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What is the Best Way to Learn Jiu Jitsu?
The old expression “Practice Makes Perfect” has recently been amended to include “Perfect Practice Makes Perfect”. This is to drive home the idea that the application of proper technique is essential to learning any new skill or craft correctly. What this doesn’t take into consideration is the learning curve involved, the inevitable mistakes made along … Continue reading "What is the Best Way to Learn Jiu Jitsu?" ...
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Why Is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu considered to be the “Best” Martial Arts System?
There’s a lot of buzz about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu being the “Best” martial arts or fighting system, and there’s truth to that. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been referred to as “folding clothes with the people still in them”, and “3-D Kinetic Chess”. The popularity of the system is more than just a fad, and its … Continue reading "Why Is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu considered to be the “Best” Martial Arts System?" ...
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Traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu vs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: What’s the difference?
Traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu look very similar from the first glance and both share a common lineage and many of the same techniques. The sports differ however both in concepts and in execution. In the simplest terms, the centuries-old traditional Japanese art of Jiu-Jitsu (often dated to the 8th Century AD) begins from … Continue reading "Traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu vs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: What’s the difference?" ...
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Jiu Jitsu Rebounds After COVID-19
As we leave 2020 behind and the country starts to recover from COVID-19, one thing is clear: people love to exercise. Gyms and fitness facilities have been one of the most in-demand openings, with clients eager to get back to their exercise routines. Jiu Jitsu is no different. Participants of the sport are returning to … Continue reading "Jiu Jitsu Rebounds After COVID-19" ...
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Jiu Jitsu in 2021 in Hampton Roads
Is 2021 going to be your year? The year you get into the best physical and mental health of your life? If that’s your goal, then Breakaway Jiu Jitsu is your one-stop solution. Combining martial arts, self-defense, and combat, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu focuses on grappling over striking or hitting. The sport was developed over 100 … Continue reading "Jiu Jitsu in 2021 in Hampton Roads" ...
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Jiu Jitsu Gift Certificate in Hampton Roads
The holidays are finally here! This year give the gift of good health, increased strength and flexibility, and peace of mind with a Breakaway Jiu Jitsu gift certificate in Hampton Roads. Not only does a Jiu Jitsu gift certificate make the perfect holiday stocking stuffer for family and friends, but it also provides a lot … Continue reading "Jiu Jitsu Gift Certificate in Hampton Roads" ...
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Judo Now Offered in Newport News Virginia
Judo was established in 1882 by Jigoro Kano and has roots in the ancient Japanese art of Jiu Jitsu. Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu look similar until looking closer at their origins and specific techniques. The objective in Judo is to subdue or immobilize the opponent using thrusts and strikes with hands and feet, however, … Continue reading "Judo Now Offered in Newport News Virginia" ...
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Jiu Jitsu Six-Week Intro Program
You have been reading information about Jiu Jitsu. You already know that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a great way to learn self-defense, lose weight, gain muscle strength, and make lifelong friends. You may even be wondering how you would do in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitions. More importantly, you know that Breakaway Jiu Jitsu is … Continue reading "Jiu Jitsu Six-Week Intro Program" ...
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Fighting Covid-19 in Hampton Roads VA
Covid-19. Have you heard of it? Who hasn’t, right? How can we avoid Covid-19, besides social distancing? There are a couple of things you can do to help prevent and fight off any viruses by keeping your immune system strong. First is diet. A healthy and well-balanced diet that keeps the immune and metabolic system … Continue reading "Fighting Covid-19 in Hampton Roads VA" ...
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Martial Arts in Hampton Roads VA
Are you looking for the perfect place to study martial arts in Hampton Roads, VA? Have you heard about the form of martial arts called Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? You can learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) at the Breakaway Jiu Jitsu studio in Newport News, Virginia. Why would you want to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? BJJ … Continue reading "Martial Arts in Hampton Roads VA" ...
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Self-Defense for Women in Hampton Roads
If you live within the Hampton Roads area or in Williamsburg, Yorktown, James City County, Middlesex, Poquoson, Gloucester, or Smithfield, you might be wondering where to find the best local Jiu Jitsu gym. Breakaway Jiu Jitsu is your answer. Not only is this becoming the happening place to be for Jiu Jitsu training, but it … Continue reading "Self-Defense for Women in Hampton Roads" ...
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Jiu Jitsu Gym in Hampton Roads
Are you looking for a good Jiu Jitsu gym in Hampton Roads? Breakaway Jiu Jitsu in Newport News is receiving raving reviews, including “welcoming atmosphere”, “great coaches and staff” and “nice clean dojo.” Parents are excited about the learning opportunities available for their children. Students are developing lifetime hobbies, receiving great workouts, and making new … Continue reading "Jiu Jitsu Gym in Hampton Roads" ...
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Jiu Jitsu Classes for Kids in Hampton Roads, VA
Breakaway Jiu Jitsu in Hampton Roads offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) classes for kids. Seven reasons kids should learn BJJ: Focus and discipline Focus and discipline are muscles that need to be trained. BJJ trains these muscles by learning detailed and complicated techniques. Body awareness BJJ develops fine motor skills, balance, coordination, and neuromuscular connections. … Continue reading "Jiu Jitsu Classes for Kids in Hampton Roads, VA" ...
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Hampton Roads Jiu Jitsu Company Sponsors Successful Charity Event
Breakaway Jiu Jitsu is an up and coming Hampton Roads Jiu Jitsu company in Newport News, VA. Breakaway Jiu Jitsu recently sponsored a very successful charity event called “Rolling for a Cause.” The proceeds of this event were split equally between the Hunter’s Hope Foundation and a Newport News Fire Department family whose son was … Continue reading "Hampton Roads Jiu Jitsu Company Sponsors Successful Charity Event" ...
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Jiu Jitsu Instructor Wins Gold in Hampton VA
Brendon Walzak, a Jiu Jitsu Instructor of Breakaway jiu jitsu won double gold in Hampton, Virginia. After attending a recent jiu jitsu grappling tournament in Hampton, Brendon won two gold medals. The coach went 5-0 with 5 submissions (two heel hooks, knee bar, kimura and bow and arrow choke). Brendon is not new to jiu … Continue reading "Jiu Jitsu Instructor Wins Gold in Hampton VA" ...
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Jiu Jitsu for Women in Hampton Roads
Breakaway Jiu Jitsu in Hampton Roads offers training for women who are interested in learning self-defense or looking to increase their level of exercise. Women, please don’t be intimidated! The first time you walk into the studio at Breakaway Jiu Jitsu, you may see more men than women on the mats. Don’t let that make … Continue reading "Jiu Jitsu for Women in Hampton Roads" ...
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Martial Arts in Newport News Virginia
Martial arts in Newport News is THE thing to be involved with right now. Haven’t you heard? There are so many reasons that Breakaway Jiu Jitsu is the place to be. Breakaway Jiu Jitsu offers an unexpected underlying package of benefits for its students. When you sign up for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) in our … Continue reading "Martial Arts in Newport News Virginia" ...
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Jiu Jitsu in Hampton Roads
Are you looking for something fun to do for physical exercise in the Hampton Roads area? Have you heard about the rise in popularity of martial arts? Do you know someone who studies Jiu Jitsu in Hampton Roads? Have you asked them why they like Jiu Jitsu? Breakaway Jiu Jitsu in Newport News is not … Continue reading "Jiu Jitsu in Hampton Roads" ...
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Self Defense Classes in Newport News, VA
Self-defense is becoming an important concern in Newport News, VA and around the world. If you walk to work or leave work at late hours, walking alone can be scary. Walking to your car in a dark parking lot may send chills down your spine. If you are of smaller stature, you may think that … Continue reading "Self Defense Classes in Newport News, VA" ...
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BJJ Training Hampton Roads – Keenan Cornelius Tips
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) instructors at the Breakaway Studio at Hampton Roads not only compete in tournaments to keep an edge on their skills, but they also continue to advance their training by learning new techniques. Recently, we started teaching our Advanced Class a new BJJ move called Worm Guard. Keenan Cornelius developed the Worm … Continue reading "BJJ Training Hampton Roads – Keenan Cornelius Tips" ...
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BJJ Instructor Rob Murianka Wins Gold
The Breakaway Jiu Jitsu studio is becoming a happening place in the Hampton Roads area. Not only are the instructor’s experts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), but they constantly strive to keep their training fresh and up to date. Continued improvement in their own personal BJJ journey makes for more comprehensive training for their students … Continue reading "BJJ Instructor Rob Murianka Wins Gold" ...
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Now enrolling members in Hampton Roads, Williamsburg, Gloucester, and Smithfield, VA
Breakaway Jiu Jitsu is happy to announce that they are now signing up ...
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Hampton VA
Rob Murianka Wins Gold in AGF Tournament Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ...
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Breakaway Jiu Jitsu is open in Newport News.
Breakaway Jiu Jitsu leases space at Industrial Distribution Center ...
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Announcing our first ever “Instructor Swap”
Announcing our first ever “Instructor Swap”. Alan Merullo of Bushido MMA ...
