Ever dreamt of walking in a room confident that you can drop any man on his back – both figuratively AND quite literally? A hundred years ago, God invented Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to help you live that dream today! Learn the gentle art – and if people don't submit to your looks, they'll definitely tap out to your armbar.
Martial Arts for Fitness
Seriously though, martial arts is a great way to get your body toned, and – contrary to popular misconceptions – it's not exclusive to professional athletes who fight for a living.
Over the years, martials arts have proven to be a great alternative to gym fitness, crossfit and *chuckles* yoga!
Any martial art (both traditional and combat forms) is, essentially, a very versatile training system that goes back hundreds (and sometimes thousands) of years. The fact that a martial art is still taught and practiced around the globe is a solid proof of its effectiveness. Because if it wasn't effective, no instructor would survive to pass their knowledge forward, right? It either works, or it dies with the guy who invented it. *cough* Not something a yoga coach can say *cough*
Added Value
As a bonus perk, training in martial arts actually teaches you a lot of stuff that will come in handy in every aspect of your life:
– Discipline
– Confidence
– The ability to defend yourself and your loved ones
And that's just to name a few. I mean, come on, it's not like you can yoga pose yourself out of trouble... but you can roundhouse kick the trouble back where it came from.
What Makes BJJ Stand Out?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is called the 'gentle art' for a reason. For a woman who wants to tone her body, rebuild confidence, find inner peace and learn to defend herself when push comes to shove, it is the ultimate choice. And here's why:
It gets you fit real fast
Practicing BJJ is as intense as it is fun! It engages all muscle groups in your body and helps develop your physique evenly. And rolling on the mat burns fat so much faster than doing cardio on a treadmill (plus, it’s actually fun, and if you subscribe to my BJJ blog – they’ll be the ones who need to practice running, and not you!)
It's effective in a fight
Every fight begins standing up, but ends up on the ground. And that's where BJJ outperforms every other martial art in spades – even against a larger opponent. Check out some UFC fights!
It's the ultimate self-defense tool for women
BJJ was designed and perfected with one purpose in mind: to overpower larger and stronger opponents. Which is often the case with assaults, robberies and harassments.
I'm not gonna lie and say BJJ will help you dodge bullets (but I know a guy in Detroit who can teach you that), but even the basic knowledge of jiu-jitsu can help you break free and run away from trouble, even (or especially so) if you end up on your back.
It’s a great stress relief
Trust me – nothing clears your head and vents the stress better than choking people out… or at least knowing how to! The BJJ high beats the gym high or… a yoga high (if that’s even a thing? It probably isn’t) any day, every day.
It's not brutal at all
There's no punching or kicking in BJJ. Coupled with the martial art's peaceful philosophy and training techniques that emphasize the safety and well-being of its students, a BJJ training probably poses less danger than a driving lesson.
So if you're worried about rivers of blood and piles of broken bones, or even an occasional black eye – worry not. Your pretty face is safe with BJJ! I know mine is:
Starting is Easy!
So what does it take to get started, and will it work if you're starting from home… and from scratch? Short story: yes. Full story: also, a confident 'yes'.
All It Takes is You
Get that abandoned yoga mat from your car, and we'll finally give it a worthy purpose. It is now your first BJJ mat! See, we're already making huge improvements.
Seriously though, you, me, a mat – that's all we need to get to business, without actually leaving the comfort of your living room.
Results Will be Immediate
Look, there's a common stigma surrounding martial arts – allegedly, you need to train under a secret order of combat monks for decades before you get at least some results showing up. That's just bullshit!
Learning martial arts doesn't mean you're bound to dedicate your entire life to it... unless you're training to defeat the forces of evil in Mortal Kombat.
If you just want to get fit af, learn some basic self-defense and pull your shit back together, and you want to do it right here and right now, BJJ won't take more time (or effort) out of your life than going to the gym or doing yoga to get solid results real fast.
Let's Roll!
If you wanna get your butt fit, and everyone else's butt – kicked hard, then my 'BJJ to Get Lean and Mean' program is right up your alley!
Now, do you want to:
– Get fit
– Learn to choke people out
– Join a vibrant community of BJJ practitioners worldwide
– Stop asking the ref to 'get them up' while watching UFC fights?
I know you do. And this program is already included in the subscriptions, so what's the worst that could happen? That's right – me putting you in an armbar for not taking this awesome deal!