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in this month's blog, we interviewed sjja member and karate world champion and 5th dan karate black belt josephine ngan, to hear all about her comparison of jiu jitsu to karate, and the unique benefits jiu jitsu has offered her since she commenced her bjj journey. For how long have you been training Karate and BJJ? also can you talk to us about your key achievements/titles in karate? I’ve been training Shotokan

When did you start practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), and what motivated you to begin your journey in this martial art? I started doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2012, when I was 9 years old. As a kid, I loved food, maybe a little too much, and was pretty out of shape. My parents thought it could be a good outlet for me, which I needed, so I gave it a try.

In this month's blog, we interviewed one of our star jiu jitsu kids - Flynn, who practices both BJJ and Taekwondo and shares some interesting insights he has observed on the nuances and benefits of jiu-jitsu, compared to taekwondo. what are some of the differences you've noticed between training bjj and taekwondo (tkd)? I like training both of these martial arts, but there are a few additional benefits I get from

in this month's blog, we address all the common misconceptions related to opening your own martial arts gym, and the importance of following your passions in order to live a happier and more fulfilled life. common misconceptions: 1. That you need to be a black belt to open a gym 2. That you need to be a competitor or have a championship title 3.

In this month’s blog, we interview one of our students - David - who also trains here at SJJA with his son. We ask him all about the benefits jiu jitsu has had on himself and his child, why it’s so beneficial for families to train jiu jitsu together, and advice for parents who are thinking of joining in on the fun with their kids.  Tell us about the commencement of