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Best Martial Arts School In Toronto

There truly is no best academy, instructor, or training style for everyone. It’s about finding the best martial arts school for you. Here are the top five reasons 350+ students choose to train Krav Maga and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at House of Combat in 2024…

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Skip the Sick in Contact Sports: Virafect Review

Getting sick can throw your entire routine off track. As a mom, it can throw a whole family off track. As an athlete, it can impact your training and performance and pose a real challenge for your development in your sport.

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[Guide] Best CRM Software for Martial Arts Gyms

While Zen Planner attempts to play catch up with modern functionality and interface, it is becoming more bloated and error-prone, affecting long-term customers along the way. Each new feature added wrecks havoc on the existing platform.

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[Guide] How to wash your BJJ Gi

Scented laundry products do not remove the bacteria and buildup that cause bad smells in sports gear. However, the fragrance can cause direct harm to you and your training partners. Fragrances in scented laundry products can trigger asthma attacks, skin reactions, and respiratory difficulties.

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Solving the Sandbagging Problem in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

As the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) becomes more popular, especially among children, there is growing concern about the practice of "sandbagging" – where competitors are deliberately held at lower belt levels to secure easy victories. This trend not only undermines fair competition but also poses serious risks, such as an increased likelihood of injury and potential dropouts from the sport.

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Krav Maga vs. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)

You can read strong opinions about Krav Maga vs. BJJ on the pages of Reddit - usually expressed by uninformed individuals or sometimes by ones who exclusively practice either Krav Maga or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Shouldn’t any opinion that counts come from someone who has studied both?

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