What is the difference between what you teach and jiujitsu? I’ve been asked this question regularly for the past ten years or so—at least since the popularity of MMA and the perceived dominance of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners in that type of competition. Usually, the explanation of what Jiu Jitsu is and is not takes…
Stress Relief and Martial Arts It is common knowledge that exercise helps reduce stress in adults. There are many studies confirming this practice and many adults, myself included, exercise for stress relief along with health and well being. So it goes to say that if exercise reduces stress then why not martial arts practice. Martial…
Adult karate and adult jujitsu: five great reasons to participate An adult will receive the same benefits a child gets from martial arts training. To reiterate, these are confidence, physical activity, agility, achievement, cooperation, and self-defense. Martial arts training in either karate or traditional jujitsu at Total Ryu will give you these benefits and more, as…