YOUTH training (5-12 yrs) KidsBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu Build Confidence, Discipline, and Real Self-Defense Skills At John Machado Jiu-Jitsu, our Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program helps children grow stronger on and off the mat. Through structured training, positive coaching, and authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction, kids learn focus, respect, discipline, and practical self-defense in a safe and encouraging environment….
Our mental health is crucial and most times we overlook it. However, it’s important to note that mental state has a significant influence on our decisions, actions, habits, and overall quality of life.
Practicing BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) can be challenging, but passion, resilience, commitment, and perseverance can get accustomed to it.
Jiu-Jitsu allows you to be more focused, especially when you are past your 30s and have goals to achieve and priorities to make.
XL VCB Martial Arts Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was formed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting, fundamentals that were taught by a number of individuals. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu eventually came to be its own combat sport through the experiments, practices,…
we are going to look at the various factors to consider when choosing the best institution where we can learn martial arts.
We live in a digitalized era where our kids are spending endless hours on the couch staring at technological devices. They rarely get out of the house to get into actual physical exercise or socialize with their friends. Teaching your children a new skill is critical in ensuring they grow to be all-rounded individuals and…
Full Name: Daniel Alan Kinchen Starting Date: 6/1/2014 Belt Lineage: Blue – Prof John Machado, Purple – Prof John Machado I started BJJ when I got involved with my church’s safety and security program. I am now a licensed Personal Protection Officer (PPO) in the state of Texas, and I take self defense very seriously…
As we come to the end of the year, it is almost that time of the year when millions of people focus on making New Year resolutions. To many, the New Year marks fresh beginnings. It is a time to move on to the next chapter of our lives. Believe it or not, as people…
In the USA, a study conducted by StopBullying.gov revealed that up to about 50% of all students between grades 4 to 12 have been at one point on the receiving end of a bully and over 70% admitting to witnessing bullying incidences in their schools. Kids can sometimes be cruel to fellow students in school…
It’s that time of the year. The long holidays are over, and a new year has begun. It’s during this time when people are busy posting status updates about their new year resolutions on their social media platforms. The beginning of a new year is a special time that one needs to reflect and plan…
Imagine you are walking down the street one evening heading to your home on a dimly lit path and out of nowhere you hear the sound of footsteps behind you. Before you can turn to check to see who is following you, you are down on the ground bleeding and your purse is gone. You…
Imagine your friends giving you a brand new Rolls-Royce as a birthday gift and as a thank you for being their friends through the years. Feels good — right?Now as the new owner of the vehicle do you put water to the tank of the car or do you fill the tank of the car with…
By Jim Wagner Four years ago the martial arts community outside of Israel’s borders knew of only one Israeli martial art system, and that was Krav Maga מגע קרב (in Hebrew Krav קרב meaning combat or fight, and Maga מגע meaning touch or contact). Then, after returning from my third trip from Israel, having been…
A vast number of individuals are embracing Jiu Jitsu not only as a sport but a lifestyle. It is also similar to other martial arts such as Taekwondo, Judo, Karate, etc. It is a sport that can change people’s lives for many benefits it has to offer. What benefits of Jiu Jitsu am I talking…
Due to the massive popularity that they have gained over the years, it’s tough to decide which of the two – Jiu Jitsu or Taekwondo is better as a form of self-defense. Taekwondo and Jiu Jitsu have gained momentum because of the high efficiency of the technique of fighting which is used against the opponent….
Martial arts- what comes to your mind when you come across these names? The first thing that will most likely hit you is karate or Jiu Jitsu. For the longest time now, people have been confusing these two. Some even think that they are the same thing. Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and karate have some basic similarities…
