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Wrestling v BJJ: What’s best for kids?
Parents who want their kids to learn self defence are confronted with a hard choice: Which martial art is best? There are so many, and

How BJJ makes kids bullyproof
Martial arts in general are valuable to study, but there are a few attributes that make Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu particularly great. Chief among them is Jiu-Jitsu’s

Why BJJ is essential for MMA training
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu began as a self-defense system, and nearly 100 years later it’s regarded as one of the best forms of self-defense anyone can learn.

BJJ and Self Defence for Women
In the past three decades Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has become the foundation of mixed martial arts (MMA) and developed into a global sport in its one

Why you should train no-gi
Is it better to train in Gi or No-Gi? Once people start training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) with us, they see that there are many debates

Self-Defence classes for kids: Why BJJ is the answer
Self-defence is an important skill for kids to have. We assume you agree – why else would you be reading this page! The difficult decision

Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is perfect for Kids
Gracie Botany is home to martial artists of all different types. There are experienced grapplers who’ve been training for 10 years. There are fresh white

BJJ for self-defence vs. sport
You don’t have to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) for too long to understand that there are two schools of thought about the martial art. Some

Starting BJJ: Tips for new whitebelts
If you’re hoping to brush up on your self-defense skills, you’re in luck! On January 4 2022, Gracie Botany will officially open its doors. Our
Free Introduction Class
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Everyone!!
Thought of starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu but are unsure if you would like this Martial Art?
Come train with us for free. Without obligation, no pressure!!