Entries by Renzo Gracie NH

Tips For Practicing Jiu Jitsu At Home

We’re sure you’ve heard the saying “practice makes perfect,” and it absolutely holds true for anyone training in Jiu Jitsu. But since you probably don’t have 24 hours a day to spend on the mat at your academy 7 days a week, don’t forget that you can also practice at home – just make sure […]

The Importance Of Physical Activity For Children

It’s no surprise that we live in a world largely based upon technology, and in fact, many of your daily tasks may depend on it. And although the latest gadgets are usually on a child’s wish list during the holiday season or around their birthday, giving them the latest phone, tablet or gaming system can result […]

Nutrition Tips To Follow During Jiu Jitsu Training

We’ve said it a few times and we’ll definitely say it again – what you eat and the diet you follow has a huge impact on your ability to succeed in Jiu Jitsu and any other form of martial arts. Of course it’s important to eat healthy even when you aren’t training in a sport […]

Renzo Gracie NH Salem Academy Gets A Makeover

The Renzo Gracie NH team in Salem is so excited to announce that our training academy has been completely revamped! We’re still located at 2 Range Road, but now, the gym that you used to know and love is fully equipped with over 3,000 square feet of brand new mats. Here’s a sneak peak at […]

The Progression of Jiu Jitsu Belt Levels

Just like with several other martial arts forms, a person’s level of experience in Jiu Jitsu is recognized based on the color of their belt. In order to progress from one level to the next, students are required to master a certain skill level, which could happen over the course of a few weeks, a few […]

How To Prepare For Your First Jiu Jitsu Competition

If you’re thinking about competing in a Jiu Jitsu tournament, we’re super excited for you! There’s nothing like putting your skills to the test and watching all of your hard work and training efforts pay off. But, as a team of martial arts experts who have watched many of our students progress to become martial arts […]

Mistakes To Avoid In Jiu Jitsu Training

Your first day in a Jiu Jitsu class is an extremely exciting one, but before you get ready to take the mat, there are a few basic training tips you should know to get the most out of your class time. Of course you’ll learn these from your instructor as you progress, but it certainly doesn’t hurt to […]

How Do Self Defense Classes Help With Bullying?

Anyone with children in school knows that bullying is a serious problem that students face both in and out of the classroom. Stopbullying.gov reports that 28% of U.S students in grades 6-12, and 20% of students in grades 9-12, have been bullied. Unfortunately, though, research shows that only 20 – 30% of those who are […]

The History of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Whether you’re an active participant in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class or are simply just a fan of the sport, there’s a lot more to know than just the names of successful athletes and the strategies used. And the very best place to start when it comes to gaining more knowledge about BJJ is the beginning […]

Connect With Renzo Gracie NH On Social Media!

Anyone who is interested in martial arts knows that there is a lot to learn – from the history of the sport to safety, training basics and tons and tons of techniques, we could go on for hours with valuable information on these topics. But we certainly don’t want to keep our knowledge to ourselves, […]