Women’s Self Defence
Why Women’s Self-Defence Matters — And Why You Deserve to Feel SafeAt Lycan Grappling Academy, we meet so many women who tell us the same thing: they just want to feel safer, more confident, and more in control of their
Willing to Win?
What are you wanting from BJJ? Let’s be clear from the start this blog isn’t for the people who come to class just to move, laugh, and catch up with friends. That’s totally fine Jiu-Jitsu can absolutely be a hobby, a
Mauricio Gomes – Godfather of BJJ
Blog about one of the most influential people in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu today.
why progress In bjj is so hard and why “showing up” isn’t enough
It’s frustrating but normal to feel stuck. However just showing up isn’t enough. To improve in jiu‑jitsu, time on the mat must be purposeful drilling rather than just rolling to the death, recovering smartly, and training the right way. If you’ve
Spotlight on Neil McTaggart
Member Spotlight: Neil McTaggart – 10+ Years on the MatsDeciding to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) can be a life-altering choice.At Lycan Grappling Academy, we love hearing the stories of our members – what brought them through our doors and why
Tick your new Years resolutions off with bjj
What were your resolutions this year? The usual suspects? Exercise more? Get in shape? Take up a new hobby? Get out of the house more? Join a club? Make some friends? Well the good news is you can do all of the
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu relieves stress and boosts brain function all while getting a killer workout
When looking to relieve stress and anxiety, activities like yoga, running, or any other leisurely workouts may first come to mind. Probably missing on most people’s stress-relief short list is learning how to calmly fight their way out of a rear naked
‘I sleep better, I feel incredible and my energy levels are through the roof’: the one exercise that finally worked
I had wanted to try Brazilian jiu-jitsu for a while before I finally plucked up the courage to have a go. My first exposure to it was through taking my then eight-year-old son to a weekly class. Essentially, BJJ is
