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For those looking for a bit more thrill in their life or a way to test themselves, there are a lot of things you can do. These days, the sport of MMA is really taking off and seems to be one of the choices for thrill seekers in terms of a new hobby or passion. In addition to getting into the MMA game, this sport offers a great opportunity to get better shape. Victory MMA & Fitness 3666 Midway Dr San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 223-5581 victorygyms.com Victory MMA and Fitness has been one of the best MMA gyms for group exercising and training in MMA since 2007. One of the best features of training here is that there are no long term contracts so you can walk away whenever you’d like. On the other hand, we suggest sticking around because the coaches at Victory MMA teach over 130 classes per week that include Kickboxing, Wrestling, Fitness, MMA, Boxing, CrossFit, Boot Camp, Functional Fitness. Jocko Willink is one of the owners of Victory MMA and is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt as well as being a 20 year veteran Navy SEAL. Jocko is an author, motivational speaker, has his … Load More

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) on the west coast is one of the best places in the world to go if you want to compete with some of the highest level competitors. In addition for being a location where they best of the best go to train, these schools also welcome BJJ practitioners of all levels so if you are someone that interested in trying BJJ for the first time or someone that wants to sharpen your skills for greater ambitions, you have come to the right place. Even more specific than the west coast is San Diego, CA. This is a hotbed for some of the best Jiu-Jitsu in the world and some of the most well-known professors and ambassadors of the sport reside in San Diego. Below is a list of some of the top academies in the area that has something to offer for everyone. Barum Jiu-Jitsu San Diego 4903 Morena Blvd #1202 San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 361-6989 barumjiujitsu.com Barum Jiu-Jitsu in San Diego is a part of the BJJ Revolution Team. They are a Carlson Gracie affiliate and offer training programs and techniques that are rewarding, professional and fun. You will always get the support you need … Load More

The sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) is an ever growing sport that has captured the interest of many people these days. Some call it brutal but when compared to other sports like football and rugby, it isn’t any worse. In fact, many believe it is the ultimate sport because it takes us back to the days of hand to hand combat. When it was one on one in a ring and the person standing in the end is victorious. You can’t blame a loss on a teammate. It is only you in there so the loss is all yours and the glory is as well. That being said, many MMA schools are opening up all over the world and to nobody’s surprise, New York City is a major hub for many of these people looking to test their medal in the cage. You have to think with a city as big as NYC, many of the worlds best athletes would come here to train and you would be right. However, these schools aren’t just for the best of the best, they are also intended to give the average person a chance to get in better shape while learning getting … Load More

If you are a fan of UFC then chances you are have seen a little Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu take place. Due to the uprise and popularity the UFC has seen in the last couple of years, fans of the sport and martial artists alike have started to catch on and tune into the world of Jiu-Jitsu. Perhaps you are looking to improve your grappling and wrestling skills. Jiu-Jitsu is a full contact body on body sport that will not only teach you the fundamentals of grappling and wrestling but will show you how to finish and submit your opponent as well. When dealing with someone that is much larger and maybe even stronger than you, learning the art of Jiu-Jitsu will help you see that strength and size is not particularly everything when it comes to a fight. Jiu-Jitsu is made for the underdog and is one of the greatest self defense arts out there today. Learn devastating ground attacks such as chokes, sweeps, armbars, positioning, and footwork. Jiu-Jitsu is for everybody and once you take your first class you can bet it will not be your last. Jiu-Jitsu builds up your strength and is a fantastic workout, you will leave … Load More

If you are seeking ways to change your life for the better, become stronger, more agile, and being able to use your body to the best of its abilities, the path you should consider is a journey into the world of Martial Arts. Between the discipline that it takes to learn and comradery that is had while training, a life in MMA is a great thing for the body and spirit. Las Vegas, Nevada, is a city where being able to protect and defend yourself in any given situation can be rather crucial and will allow you to walk around more freely without any pressure from the outside world. Las Vegas can be considered the fight capital of the United States and if you’re looking for a place to start your MMA journey, you can’t go wrong looking in Las Vegas. With this being said, we have compiled a list of some of the top rated MMA gyms in the city of Las Vegas. Whether you want to be able to defend yourself and others, or you are just looking for a great work out all while learning life saving techniques, the gyms listed below should be able to meet … Load More

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is alive and well on the East Coast and this is especially true for New York City. Some of the best grapplers in the world come to NYC to learn from some of the top professors in Jiu-Jitsu as well as coming to train with some of the best practitioners in the world. NYC is a hub for BJJ and will probably stay that way for a long time with the kind of talent moving to NYC as well as the high level of instruction. If you are new to BJJ or are an experienced grappler looking for a school to train at while you are visiting or moving, the choices aren’t that easy. There are so many high level academies in the area that visiting all of them to see which one you would like is going to take a while. However, you may have to do this so you can get a vibe of the schools and see what fits you best. What we want to do here is give you a synopsis of some of the best BJJ schools in the area so you can get some sort of foundation for your BJJ search. Below … Load More

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or BJJ, is taking the world by storm with the popularity of promotions like the UFC or Bellator. It all go backs to watching Royce Gracie in that first UFC fight giant men that weight a lot more than him. Royce became the first UFC champion and won three of the first four UFC championships. The first UFC happened in 1993 and that was the point where people started to recognize BJJ as a martial art that would be effective against most people. Fast forward to today, many more people are practicing the “gentle art” and creating new techniques every day. Not only does BJJ help you to defend yourself but it gives you an outlet to use all that extra energy and get in shape. With the popularity of Jiu Jitsu today, schools are opening up all over the Chicagoland area. This makes it tough to make a decision on where to go but our list should help that a little bit. We’ve compiled some of the top BJJ schools in the Chicago area for you to see. Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Headquarters 2778 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 60647 (312) 409-0566 www.cgraciehq.com The team at Carlson … Load More

MMA or mixed martial arts is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. With promotions like the UFC or Bellator, the world has eyes on this up and coming sport and with more eyes on it, the more people want to give it a shot. MMA is a combination of many martial arts which combines grappling and striking arts into one sport in which all of them are used. For those of you in the Chicago market looking to join an MMA gym or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym, we’ve compiled a list of some of the top schools in the Chicagoland area. Feel free to reach out to them for to see when you can go in and check them out. Chicago Mixed Martial Arts 1528 North Halsted St Chicago, IL 60642 (312) 646-0626 http://www.chicagomma.com At Chicago MMA, you will be taught by some of the top trainers in the area which includes two former UFC fighters and three Gracie Jiu Jitsu black belts. The team at Chicago MMA understand that every person that comes in has a different goal and they are ready and capable of making those goals come to fruition. The head trainer at Chicago … Load More