When you think of world-class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, your mind might wander to big cities like Rio, Los Angeles, or New York. But last week, just 15 miles south of Cleveland, Watermark Jiu Jitsu in Brecksville hosted one of the sport’s most accomplished athletes: Alex Sodré, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and IBJJF No-Gi […]
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BJJ vs. Wrestling: Which One is Better for Self-Defense and MMA?
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and Wrestling are two of the most dominant grappling arts, often compared for their effectiveness in self-defense and mixed martial arts (MMA). While both have strengths and weaknesses, they offer different approaches to control, takedowns, and submissions. In this post we’ll explain a few strengths and weaknesses of each and let […]
Why BJJ is Great for Kids: Confidence, Discipline, and Bully Prevention
If you’re looking for bully prevention techniques or confidence builders for your children, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the best activities. In children, learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) teaches them confidence, discipline, and self-defense in a safe and supportive environment. Unlike striking martial arts, BJJ focuses on control rather than aggression, making it a […]
Is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu a Good Workout? The Fitness Benefits of BJJ
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu isn’t just about self-defense—it’s also an incredible workout that builds strength, endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular health. Whether you’re looking for an alternative to traditional gym workouts or want to develop functional fitness, BJJ offers a full-body workout that challenges both the mind and body. In this post we explain how the athlete […]
BJJ vs. Striking Martial Arts: A Different Approach to Self-Defense
Martial arts generally fall into two categories: striking (like Boxing, Muay Thai, and Taekwondo) and grappling (like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo). Striking arts focus on punches, kicks, and elbow strikes, while grappling arts emphasize control, positioning, and submissions. In this post we cover the benefits of each to help determine which may be the […]
Gi vs. No Gi Jiu Jitsu: Which Class Should You Take at Watermark Jiu Jitsu?
Should I Take Gi or No Gi for My First Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Class? If you’re new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), one of the first decisions you’ll make is whether to start with Gi or No Gi classes. At Watermark Jiu Jitsu, about half of our classes are Gi and the other half are […]
New Jiu Jitsu Studio Opens
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu enthusiasts in Northeast Ohio have a new place to train—Watermark Jiu Jitsu, founded by black belt Travis Anderson. According to a recent article by Dan Holland, titled New Jiu Jitsu Studio Opens and published on Scriptype’s website, Watermark Jiu Jitsu is bringing a fresh perspective to martial arts training in the area.