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Three Of The Most Common Martial Arts Injuries

Although martial arts offers a ton of benefits to athletes who train in it, just like any other sport, there is also the risk of sustaining an injury when practicing or competing. Since this is so, we believe it is important for our students and all other martial arts students to be aware of some of the most common injuries! Below are three we’d like to emphasize:

Skin Damage

The potential for skin damage is high in contact sports, with cuts and bruises being some of the most common. Even when they are minor, it’s important for students to take the proper precautions (such as covering a cut with a bandaid and cleaning it regularly) to prevent an infection.

Strains

Martial arts requires the use of a lot of muscles – muscles that can easily be strained due to a lack of stretching or by being used incorrectly. Should a student experience pain in their muscles or tendons, it’s important that they give their body enough time to rest to prevent even further damage.

Concussions

One of the most serious injuries that can result from martial arts training is a concussion, so all students must be aware of the warning signs. Generally speaking, the symptoms of a concussion include headache, nausea and dizziness, but they can even go so far as the inability to concentrate, balance problems or difficulty remembering. Students who experience any of these symptoms should let their instructor know immediately and be evaluated by their doctor or other medical professional.

Should a student experience an injury, the best thing they can do is stop activity right away, speak with their instructor, and get the proper treatment. And although it can be tempting to jump back into training, students must also give themselves enough time to truly recover so that they don’t wind up getting hurt again!

Here at Renzo Gracie NH, the safety of our students is our number one priority, which is why we’ve designed our self defense training facilities using only the best equipment and mats. For more information on martial arts injuries, such as how to prevent them, be sure to check back to our blog later this week!

April 27, 2016/by Renzo Gracie NH

Everything You Need To Know Before Training In Jiu Jitsu

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If you’ve been thinking about signing up for a Jiu Jitsu class, then there is no better time to start than now! By starting your training as soon as you can, you’ll not only learn some of the most important self defense skills, but you’ll also get the physical activity you need to live a happy and healthy life – it’s a win, win!

Before you head to your training academy for the first time, though, there are a few important things that we think you should know:

Don’t hesitate to ask questions. Students often shy away from speaking up in fear of looking like they don’t know something, but if you don’t ask, you won’t! You’re there to learn, so always keep communication open with your instructor, other students in your class, and even those more advanced students you see throughout the gym.
Be prepared to trust others. You’ll likely be working closely with other students in your class, so you’ll need to be prepared to put your trust in them. On the other hand, you should also make an effort to show your fellow classmates that they can trust you! Don’t worry if this seems hard to do at first – it will get easier as you get more comfortable with those around you.
Know that practice makes perfect. As a first time Jiu Jitsu student, it can be easy to get frustrated if you have trouble with a technique or two. But, you have to remember that practice makes perfect! After all, Rome wasn’t built in a day, and the same idea applies for anyone training in Jiu Jitsu!
Listen closely. It’s one thing to just follow along with what your instructor is telling you, but the key to success is really listening and understanding what they say. Each time you enter the gym, be ready to make a mental note of everything you hear so that you can remember it in the future – every tip and piece of advice will come in handy!

As a Jiu Jitsu training academy led by martial arts experts, the fifth and most important thing we want to remind new students about is to have fun. Here at Renzo Gracie NH, we invite students to train with some of the best regardless of how much experience they have – all ages and levels are welcome!

To learn more about the Jiu Jitsu programs we offer, please give us a call at (603) 777-2775. You can also sign up for a FREE introductory lesson at our academy here!

April 19, 2016/by Renzo Gracie NH

Our Favorite Quotes From Martial Arts Champions

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Throughout our years training both ourselves and our students in martial arts, we’ve done a ton of research to learn from the best. As a result, we’ve come across some incredible quotes from martial arts champions that continue to inspire us each and every day! Now, we’d like for them to inspire you. See below for 10 quotes from martial artists that have motivated us the most (yes, Bruce Lee inspires us a ton!):

Bruce Lee Quotes

“Defeat is a state of mind; no one is ever defeated until defeat has been accepted as reality.”

“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.”

“Learning is never cumulative, it is a movement of knowing which has no beginning and no end.”

“Absorb what is useful, discard what is not, add what is uniquely your own.”

Additional Motivational Quotes From Martial Artists

“Competition starts the moment you open your eyes in the morning. If you have that mindset, you’ll be closer to victory.” – Saulo Ribeiro

“Learn to start over. After a tough defeat, be at the academy the next day to work on your mistakes.” – Marcio Feitosa

“Champions seek tough training partners in the academy. They go for the challenge. The power of the will needs to be greater than the fear of losing or the vanity of being seen as a champion.”
– Carlos Gracie Jr.

“In training, bring your body and mind to their limits. Competition will look easier the harder your training is.” – Braulio Estima

“Champions need to be patient. Like a drowning man, if you make wrong decisions and waste energy you will sink faster, but if you keep calm and follow a plan the chances of surviving increase.” – Roger Gracie

Do you have another favorite quote that encourages you to do your best when training in martial arts? If so, be sure to share it with us on Facebook, Twitter or Google+!

Renzo Gracie NH offers Jiu Jitsu, cardio kickboxing and various other self defense classes to students of all ages in Exeter and Salem, NH. For more information about the programs offered, please call (603) 777-2775 today.

April 14, 2016/by Renzo Gracie NH