What Age Can Kids Start Jiu-Jitsu?
When are kids ready for jiu-jitsu? A straight answer for Coquitlam parents: what a 5-year-old learns versus a 10-year-old, and what the first class is like.
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True North Jiu-Jitsu Blog
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Gi vs No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu: What's the Difference?
Grips, pace, rules, and gear compared. A clear explainer on gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which one to start with, and what you actually need to buy.
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Is Jiu-Jitsu Good Self-Defense for Women?
An honest look at why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu suits a smaller person defending against a larger one, what training actually involves, and what it does not do.
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What to Expect in Your First Jiu-Jitsu Class
What to wear, what to bring, the hygiene rules, how the class runs, and whether you will spar on day one at True North Jiu-Jitsu in Coquitlam.
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