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How Gracie Botany connects to BJJ’s roots
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has well and truly gone global. Look around Sydney and you’ll find dozens of academies that teach BJJ: it’s a beautiful thing. But

Mental health Benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a form of martial arts that has gained popularity in recent years for its numerous physical and mental health benefits. BJJ

Family self defence: BJJ is for everyone
Parents have a lot of options for keeping their kids active. Few options, however, allow parents and kids to share the same journey. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

BJJ and the benefits of grappling
Sydney’s eastern suburbs are home to a host of ways to stay active, from surfing to soccer. If you’re on this page, however, we’re assuming

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

How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can help with depression or anxiety
Anxiety disorders and depression can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life. Traditional forms of treatment, such as therapy and/or medication, can

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

The best martial art for self-defence: karate or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a fantastic decision if you’re interested in self-defense training.We believe BJJ is the best martial art for self-defence — of

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

Overcoming the Fear and Anxiety of Starting BJJ as a Beginner
Are you considering starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) in South Sydney or Botany, but feeling a bit anxious or intimidated? You’re not alone. Many beginners experience
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