Entries by Renzo Gracie NH

Ways To Get Active For American Heart Month

Did you know the February is American Heart Month? A month-long observance dedicated to promoting national awareness about heart disease, an initiative that you can take to be a part of it is encouraging both yourself and those around you to be active. The Heart Foundation reports that heart disease is the number one killer […]

Blue Belt Vs. Black Belt

Recently, I bumped into someone while wearing my Renzo Gracie BJJ hoodie. They mentioned how they were learning Jiu Jitsu, and how they are learning under a teacher that is wearing a blue belt. Their training consist of some rolling and watching videos online. They then record themselves performing a belt test video and mail […]

What To Look For In A Kids Self Defense Program

If you have children at home, then you know that as a parent, it’s only natural to always look out for their best interest. From the foods they eat to the clothes they wear, the people they hang out with and the plans they make, all you want is to see them happy and safe […]

Three Benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – a form of martial arts that helps individuals find and develop the strength they need to defend themselves in various situations. But aside from the obvious benefits that are experienced from taking a self-defense class, what makes a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) class specifically something you should really consider? Read on to find […]

Fun Facts About The Renzo Gracie NH Team

If you’re a member of our Jiu Jitsu academy in Exeter or Salem, New Hampshire, then you may know a thing or two about our team and our history. But if you’re not? Then now is a great time to learn! If you’re looking for some of the highest quality instruction in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, […]

Three Reasons Why You Need To Take A Self Defense Class

Whether you’re a parent looking to sign their child up for some extracurricular activities or an adult looking for something fun to break up a hectic work week, we bet you could find a number of programs in your area to consider. However, there’s one activity that truly trumps everything else in our eyes, and […]

Jiu Jitsu vs. Electronics For Children

Considering that we live in a world where technology surrounds us practically 24/7, it’s no surprise that children these days are placing most of their attention on what’s on their phone, tablet, computer screen or latest gaming console. But, although new technology certainly has its benefits, children that have become so wrapped up in it […]

How To Get Ready For Your First Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Class

If you’ve signed up for a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class, congratulations! You’re about to begin a journey that includes learning self defense and improving your physical fitness. But before you can begin to experience the benefits of Jiu Jitsu, you need to prepare yourself for the class. Below, we offer a few tips to help you […]

International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Rankings

The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) hosts several of the biggest Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) tournaments in the world. Professor, Kevin Landry, not only teaches his students Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he lives it. He actively competes at many tournaments and is ranked #5 in the world for his weight and division. http://ibjjf.org/black-belt-male-master-3-ranking/