You might be surprised to learn that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) can be meditative in many ways. By definition alone, it seems farfetched to think that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can provide some of the same benefits that…
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5 Mental Strategies That Will Help You Stick To Your New Martial Art
Congratulations! You’ve just made the best decision of your life. You’re on the way to a better, healthier, happier you – all thanks to the wonderful world of martial arts. Sure, it may have felt…
4 Reasons Why 2020 Is The Year You Need To Start BJJ
Those looking to get into martial arts in the New Year but don’t know where to start, look no further. A perfect starting point could be the art of grappling, which teaches you one of…
Guard Passers vs Guard Players: A Guide To Picking Your BJJ Style
When someone first starts learning the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), they will immediately notice a natural gravitation to certain positions and moves that match well with their body type and personality. The most notable…
4 Real-World Situations Where BJJ Will Give You The Confidence You Need To Succeed
Joining a BJJ gym and learning the gentle art is often a life-changing experience. BJJ has become increasingly popular all over the world, thanks to its effectiveness being demonstrated in many competitive settings like mixed…
Evolve MMA Students Win 2 Gold And 2 Bronze Medals At The SEA Games
It was a big week for Evolve MMA students at the 2019 SEA Games in the Philippines with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) athletes bringing home an impressive total of four medals. Representing Singapore, Evolve students Noah…
3 No-Gi BJJ Chokes You Need To Have In Your Arsenal
One of the biggest problems Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioners have when they transition to no-gi grappling is dealing with the wrestling-heavy style of grappling that tends to favor size and strength. While this can be…
3 Gi Chokes You Need To Know In BJJ
While it is always important to make sure your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) isn’t dependant on whether or not your adversary is wearing a gi, if a practitioner ignores learning the numerous gi-based strangulation methods available…
NEWSFLASH: Evolve MMA Finishes 1st At The Singapore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open
The recently-concluded Singapore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open IV, which took place last Saturday, 16 November at the Singapore Foochow Association hall, ended with Evolve MMA taking home the “Best Academy” honor. Evolve MMA took home a…
Here’s Why You Won’t Regret Finally Going To That First BJJ Class
So you’ve finally followed through and signed up for a BJJ class in Singapore. The next step is to attend your first training session. It’s normal to feel a bit anxious about your first day…
