Women’s BJJ London
Is BJJ good self defence for women?
Yes BJJ is great self defence for everyone.
It teaches you how to handle compromising positions, and how to submit your attacker.
How to remain calm and think clearly whilst being physically dominated.
To feel confident which is an energy people pick up on.
Teaches you your limitations and your strengths
What are the benefits of BJJ?
Body awareness and connection. Learning what your body can do not caring what it looks like.
Learning to value your body. It has attributes that will help you succeed in a BJJ match.
Body confidence. Feeling grounded and strong
Fitness. Nothing does it quite like BJJ!
Community. Joining a community of people with a shared passion. The community is what you go for when you think are too tired to train.
Working your mind and learning a new skill.
Getting used to being in uncomfortable situations and remaining calm. It might lead you to compete which can be a great experience.
Am I too old to start?
It is a physically tough sport so this question should be less about age and more about how young your body feels and how fit you are. You won’t know until you try!
Is BJJ safe for women?
Yes, BJJ is safe. However some gyms don’t create the right training environment for women, so the question really should be ‘Is this BJJ gym safe’. For more info on this check out our Safeguarding in BJJ article.
Do I need to be strong to train BJJ?
No, but it can help! Training BJJ will make you strong over time.
Is strength training alongside BJJ a good idea?
Yes because it helps prevent injuries and can improve your overall performance on the mat.
Written by Shanti
As co-owner of Myriad, Shanti is heavily invested in supporting the women of Myriad in their training. She teaches mixed classes on Wednesday and Thursday and organises regular women’s open mats, open to all ladies who train BJJ.
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