Which class should you choose? At Kaizen Lab we host both submisison grappling (no-gi) and more traditional BJJ taught in a Gi with plenty of members in attendance for both. So what’s different between the two classes? Well, in the simplest terms, in Gi classes you train wearing the traditional gi; in No-Gi, you train …
Women rock in any sport, but we just so happen to have a particular soft spot for women in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Typically, BJJ has been male-dominated. However, slowly but surely, women are making headway as participants of this fast-growing sport. We get women of all personalities and fitness levels loving jiu jitsu just like …
That’s right. Once again, we begin our siren call to lull new friends into our premises. Despite the ‘new year, new me’ solution being entirely a myth, it still, for some reason, feels reinvigorating each time to begin a new year’s calendar. Whether or not we change our minds about our new year’s goals two …
What does grappling, wrestling and BJJ have in common? They are all fantastic for your kids. One of the main requirements of the Brazilian Jiujitsu is an out-of-this-world wrestling game, which ultimately ends in submitting your opponent and taking in the glory of the win. Wrestling —or how we generally term it “grappling” —is perfect …
A Whitebelt’s Guide to Calming Down in BJJ There’s something a bit infamous (yet kind of true) about a lot of white belts out there — and that’s that they love a bit of a takedown… sometimes a bit too much. Which is why many a white belt will often hear the words “calm down”, …
There’s a lot to learn when entering a new environment. Stuff flies over our heads sometimes — it happens easily. But, today, we’re going to help you by providing you with all you need to know about the etiquette at Kaizen Lab Jiujitsu. Particularly, if you’re thinking about joining us for a beginner’s session, this …
Entering BJJ competitions can be nerve-racking, no matter if it’s your first or your fifteenth. It’s awesome and memorable to participate in one. Whether you win or lose most of your battles — the fun is in the game. Win or lose: you come out generally worn out and ready to share your triumph/downfall. With …
So you’ve started, or are thinking of starting, your martial arts journey with Brazilian jiu jitsu? Exciting! While our classes can be taken for fun, self-defence, and for those thinking of competing, every journey comes with a certain amount of commitment as well as an expectation to accomplish something — like seeing your belt change …
This is a question we get a lot at Kaizen Lab, and the straight answer is: no, age is irrelevant to starting martial arts especially the practice of BJJ! Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (more commonly referred to as BJJ) is a martial art accessible to all as long as you can take the time to appreciate it. …
Most people know that exercise can be hugely beneficial to your day-to-day life — including your work life. But not everyone knows that some companies place Brazilian jiu jitsu so strongly on their radar that they have sponsored BJJ classes for their employees’ fitness and mental health regimes. Large companies like Google and LinkedIn in …
