“Iβm thinking about doing martial arts and I donβt know if I should do Karate or Jiu Jitsu. Any suggestions?” “Should I train Karate or Jiu Jitsu?” Many people looking to get started in a martial art don’t know what different styles offer or how they might train so that they can choose an art […]
This is a post that I wrote on my Health blog. It still has the links from my other site in it for additional info about different health related issues relevant to the post. I’m sharing it here because it’s a question that I have often been asked… “I have this injury or health challenge, […]
Should I learn BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) or MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) in Texarkana? It really depends on you! What are your goals for training? Are you looking to get in shape, develop self defense, reduce stress, take up a new positive hobby? … What do you enjoy doing? Are you wanting to compete in […]
Our head coach years ago with Olympic gold medalist, Mark Shultz. Wrestling is an important part of Jiu Jitsu. Many wrestling techniques have been adopted into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The growth of ADCC no gi rules events in addition to MMA have fueled even more wrestling utilization in Jiu Jitsu. #TexarkanaJiuJitsu #BrazilianJiuJitsu #gfteam
Is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu effective in a real fight? Here, Bas Rutten, explains a little about why it is a bad idea to resort to certain tactics when you are in a inferior position against a superior grappler. Being in a superior position allows you to determine how the fight will end and will give […]
Martial Arts For Self Defense. Hereβs the truth, anything can work in a fight for several reasons that are mostly dependent on the fact that most people canβt fight at all. Experienced martial artists that are very skilled are very unlikely to get into a fight. There aren’t too many martial arts schools like “Cobra […]
A Brief History Of Texarkana Jiu Jitsu. Texarkana Jiu Jitsu is proud to have brought so many different types of martial arts and fitness training to Texarkana for the first time. In 1999, we brought Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, and Judo to Texarkana. This was at a time when Texarkana had 2 choices for martial […]
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Submissions for Self Defense, MMA, and Grappling. One of the fundamental positions and attacks in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is to get to the opponent’s back and attack with a rear naked choke (AKA the lion killer choke). A choke is the best way to end a fight. You can put your opponent […]
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and The UFC. Royce Gracie Wins 3 Out Of The 1st 4 UFCs Proving The Effectiveness Of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Against Other Martial Arts. On November 12th of 1993, a young Royce Gracie stepped into the octagon to show the world what happens in a one on one fight when one person […]
Martial Arts Training Improves Bone Density. MMA (Mixed Marital Arts) and Bone Density π₯ MMA and football athletes had highest bone density out of the athletes measured. We’re kind of bummed they didn’t check Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athletes, but are confident we too would dominate the lesser sports! π The truth is that you must […]
Joe Rogan on an underappreciated value of training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and martial arts. Martial arts like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are uniquely well suited to help you better manage stress in addition to all the other benefits people get training. We’ve had people lose 100 lbs, turn around mental and physical health problems, and […]
The Purpose Of MMA gloves. Over 20 years ago, the first MMA gloves were worn in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. At July 27th, 1997 at UFC 14 was the first time MMA gloves were required by the competitors. Gloves change many aspects of an MMA match. The gloves reduces some superficial cuts. It looks less […]
Texarkana Jiu Jitsu Head Coach, 4th Degree Black Belt Marc Hagebusch, teaches a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Seminar in Little Rock. This was a great time with our fellow Grappling Fight Team friends at Westside MMA in Little Rock Arkansas! If you’re in the Little Rock area and interested in martial arts training whether it’s Brazilian […]
Royce Gracie Introduces The World To Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Winning UFC 1. November 12th of 1993, Royce Gracie stepped into the UFC octagon to prove to the world what his family already knew…that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu would defeat any other style of martial art in a one on one match. Royce was very young and […]
GFTeam Black Belt Rodolfo Vieira Remains Undefeated in MMA. The Blackbelt Hunter adds another to his list. Vieira submits Piechota in his Octagon debut! #UFCUruguay pic.twitter.com/oJe0MQml9n — UFC (@ufc) August 11, 2019 Vieira chokes out his tough, experienced opponent and fellow BJJ black belt Oskar Piechota at UFC Uruguay last night. Vieira won by arm […]
Jiu Jitsu is the fastest growing martial art in the US. Here’s Why… Kids, Teens, Adult Men & Women are discovering that they can get involved in a martial art (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) that helps them quickly develop confidence, self defense, fitness, mental toughness, and a lot more! Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Is A Highly Effective […]
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