The White Belt of Courage
The White Belt of Courage It takes courage to step on the mats and do jiu jitsu, no matter who you are. No matter what day it is or how much experience you have or what mood you’re in. Honestly, that’s one of, if not THE reason that people who do jiu jitsu tend to […]
Lessons from a Jiu Jitsu Competition
Lessons from a Jiu Jitsu Competition Over the weekend, Airlock Jiu Jitsu participated in our first ever jiu jitsu competition under our own name! Well, two of our members competed under our banner, and from start to finish it was an exciting launch into the world of competition. Coach Rei Villa has of course competed […]
Jiu Jitsu Obsession
Today, we’re going to take a moment to talk about a serious condition that has affected many of our valiant crew at Airlock Jiu Jitsu. It’s a condition that’s getting wide-spread attention from many, from Hollywood to the mainstream media to real influencers to your buddy who thinks he’s an influencer. We’re talking, of course, […]
Competition Training at Airlock Jiu Jitsu
Competition Training at Airlock Jiu Jitsu While competition isn’t something we require that everyone partake in at Airlock Jiu Jitsu, we certainly acknowledge the benefits of jiu jitsu competition to improve your game! Many of our members are gearing up now for their first ever competition, so today, we wanted to share some info on […]
Jiu Jitsu Private Lessons with Professor Rei Villa
Jiu Jitsu Private Lessons with Professor Rei Villa Nothing beats training regular jiu jitsu classes as often as possible. Starting your jiu jitsu journey as early as you can, training often and with intensity, and growing your game. But no matter who you are, we all sometimes need more help or some one-on-one instruction. That’s […]
Jiu Jitsu Basics vs All Levels: What We Learn
Jiu Jitsu Basics vs All Levels: What We Learn People often check our schedule and ask us whether they should come to a jiu jitsu basics class or our All Levels class, and while there are some differences, our answer is typically the same: whatever schedule works best for you, just get on the mats […]
Women’s BJJ: Highlighting Women’s Jiu Jitsu with American Jiujiteira
Women’s BJJ: Highlighting Women’s Jiu Jitsu with American Jiujiteira Here at Airlock Jiu Jitsu, we’ve always had a strong commitment to promoting women participating and growing in the sport of jiu jitsu. It’s why we made sure that from the moment we opened, we had a women’s-only jiu jitsu basics class every week – Fridays […]
Martial Arts at Airlock Jiu Jitsu: Does Jiu Jitsu Really Work?
Martial Arts at Airlock Jiu Jitsu: Does Jiu Jitsu Really Work? This blog is for the skeptics, the truth-seekers, the tough guys and gals out there who wonder why we at Airlock Jiu Jitsu put on silly clothes and roll around on the ground for hours and hours each week. The truth is, we applaud […]
Jiu Jitsu Training: Why You Should Start Training ASAP
Jiu Jitsu Training: Why You Should Start Training ASAP There’s something unique about jiu jitsu training: you can’t really rush your progress. It’s just not a real ‘hackable’ skill. Oh sure, you can quit your job, train full time, live as a professional athlete, and there’s no doubt you’ll progress quicker than a hobbyist. But […]
Jiu Jitsu Injuries: Train Through the Pain?
Jiu Jitsu Injuries: Train Through the Pain? Injuries happen in jiu jitsu. Always accidental, rarely serious, but they do happen. Welcome to the world of training martial arts! It’s not a comfy activity, and it comes with its share of risks just like any sport. Here at Airlock Jiu Jitsu, we believe that most injuries […]
