Cardio Kickboxing Near Me

 

We at Athlas Training Team Fort Lauderdale often get asked, “I’m interested in learning martial arts, but I’m not interested in sparring or competing. Do you offer any classes for someone like me?”. The answer is yes, our cardio kickboxing classes are a great option for people who are mainly interested in a fun, cardio-intensive workout while learning a new skill.

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Understanding Bullying Behavior

Bullying

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.

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WORLD MASTER IBJJF JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP 2021

Jiu-Jitsu For Teenagers: What Parents Need To Know

Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle

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.

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IBJJF World Masters in Nevada

Athlas Training Team Fort Lauderdale in Nevada

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.

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Leandro Lo Visited Athlas Training Team Fort Lauderdale

Leandro Lo at Athlas Training Team Fort Lauderdale

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.

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Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Fort Lauderdale

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Kids, Athlas Training Team Fort Lauderdale

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.

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