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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.

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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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