Michelle Fecteau
What a BJJ White Belt Should Prepare for During Competitions
So, it’s your first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition huh? Maybe it’s your second, third or fourth. Either way, you’re new in the realm of...
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Michelle Fecteau
Jun 13, 20192 min read
Top 10 Things to Have in Your BJJ Gym Bag
The gym bag. Your home away from home, right? This bag sees so much attention from the side zips, to the inner zippers and the outer...
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Michelle Fecteau
May 23, 20192 min read
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: What to Wear While Training
Besides the traditional uniform of the gi, what should I, or my child be wearing while training at the gym or in class?
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Michelle Fecteau
May 14, 20193 min read
Top 5 Reasons Why Competition is Beneficial for Kids
There are so many benefits as to why competition is fantastic for kids, here are our top 5 reasons.
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Michelle Fecteau
May 2, 20192 min read
Belts & Stripe System for Kids - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students train and compete in uniforms called a Gi; these are certified and traditional uniforms of this martial art...
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Michelle Fecteau
Apr 22, 20192 min read
Where Some Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Moves Get Their Names From
As like many words, or titles, the names given to something often times have a back story to their appropriated counterpart. This is no...
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Michelle Fecteau
Apr 10, 20193 min read
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu keeps Kids off the Street
Children of all ages, skill levels, genders, and backgrounds have one thing in common. They want to feel wanted. Feeling as if they are a...
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Michelle Fecteau
Apr 1, 20192 min read
The Link Between Post-Workout Stretching & Recovery
Working out and training can be gruesome. Many times, after a workout, even sometimes, a day or two post exercise, the body is still...
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Michelle Fecteau
Mar 22, 20192 min read
Why Water is Important during Physical Activity
The human body is made up of approximately 60% water. We need it to survive. In fact, we can go for much longer without food than we can...
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Michelle Fecteau
Mar 13, 20192 min read
The History of the Jiu-Jitsu Gi
1600 -1900s Japanese warriors, also known as samurai’s were known to wear kimonos. A kimono is a robe-like garment with wide sleeves that...
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Michelle Fecteau
Mar 13, 20192 min read
Benefits of Martial Arts for Children
Children seemingly have energy for days. Parents are always trying to find ways for their kids to exert that said energy in a positive,...
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Michelle Fecteau
Mar 13, 20192 min read
What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or BJJ is a grappling oriented martial art and combat sport evolving from ancient Japanese origin. Also written as:...
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