Many people believe that the world of martial arts, like Jiu-Jitsu, is reserved for the young and agile. However, the benefits of practicing Jiu-Jitsu extend far beyond the prime of…
Honoring a Milestone in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Professor Junior Fernandes and His 5th Degree Black Belt Recently, we witnessed a monumental moment: Professor Junior Fernandes was awarded the 5th degree on…
Mica Galvão, a Phenomenon in Jiu-Jitsu... Master Junior and his children, Jorjão Fernandes and Ana Luiza Fernandes, made a notable visit to Brazil in the month of April to participate…
Bullying is a major problem for kids and teens in school these days. According to the National Center for Education Statistics 1 in 5 students report being bullied at school. 41% of the students who reported being bullied at school indicated that they think the bullying would happen again. That being said, only 36% of bullying victims actually report the incidents, so the actual numbers are likely much higher.
If you practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu you’ve probably heard the term “Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle”, but what does that mean exactly? Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle is a lifestyle that prioritizes healthy living habits that revolve around training jiu jitsu regularly. Let’s talk about why the jiu jitsu lifestyle is so beneficial, especially for kids and teenagers.
The Athlas Training Team Fort Lauderdale competition team recently competed in Las Vegas, Nevada at the IBJJF World Masters/ Jiu Jitsu Con. The event included over 8,500 competitors, making it the largest BJJ competition in the history of the sport.
Jiu jitsu fans all over the world are currently mourning the death of one of the greatest jiu jitsu competitors of all-time, Leandro Lo. Leandro was one of the most beloved jiu jitsu athletes worldwide and always considered a fan favorite because of his exciting style. Whenever Leandro stepped on the mat, all eyes were on him.
Recently, the most prestigious kids Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament in the world was held in Orlando, the IBJJF Pan Kids Championship. The tournament takes place over the course of 2 days and attracts thousands of competitors from all over the world, all vying for the title of Pan Kids Champion.
Every year Athlas Training Team Fort Lauderdale sends a group of kid competitors to the tournament and this year was no different, with a strong group of 12 competitors, Athlas Training Team came away with 7 medals: 5 silver and 2 bronze.
The tournament is the culmination of months of training and preparation. The preparation for competition day goes far beyond simply training jiu-jitsu at the academy. It’s a good example of the value Brazilian jiu-jitsu and other martial arts have for kids outside of simply learning self-defense.
Jiu jitsu in Fort Lauderdale is growing rapidly and Athlas Training Team Fort Lauderdale has heavily invested in our jiu jitsu program to bring some of the best jiu Jitsu instructors and competitors from around the world to teach and train with us. This is important to stay on the cutting edge of the sport in terms of technique and gain different perspectives on training and teaching methods.
For over 14 years Athlas Training Team Fort Lauderdale has tried to bring some of the best Jiu Jitsu athletes to teach and train with our students. We do this so our students can have access to some of the biggest names in the sport to learn from them and evolve their own game, including technique, mindset, training habits, and diet.