Why BJJ Isn’t Just a Sport – It’s a Path to Personal Transformation
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is often viewed as a martial art, a combat sport, or a method of self-defense. But for those who train seriously, especially under a world-renowned instructor like Master Marcus Soares, it becomes something more—something deeply transformative. Training BJJ under a 9th-degree black belt with decades of experience doesn’t just teach you technique. […]
Jiu-Jitsu Is for the Days You Don’t Feel Strong
There Are Days When Everything Feels Heavy Your energy is low. Your confidence is shaky. You don’t feel like your best self. Those are exactly the days jiu-jitsu is made for. Jiu-jitsu isn’t just about physical strength. It’s about showing up when it would be easier to stay home. It’s about trying, even when doubt […]
Why Traditional BJJ Academies Still Matter
With so many options for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training today, it’s easy to overlook the roots of the art. Newer gyms often market flashy moves or quick promotions, but there’s lasting value in learning from instructors who stick to the foundations. At Marcus Soares BJJ, we hold to that tradition—because it works. Marcus Soares, a 9th-degree […]
Prepare for Your First Jiu Jitsu Class like a Pro
Have you been thinking about trying out Jiu-Jitsu? Whether you want to get fit, learn self-defence, or try something new, your first class can be intimidating. With a little preparation, you can walk into your local Jiu-Jitsu gym feeling like a pro. Here are some tips you should observe.
Keep Your Partner’s Noses Clear…
One of the most essential things for Jiu Jitsu is a clean Gi. A bulky, tough material; often absorbing sweat. Ever had a partner that left a pungent wake? Most definitely they forgot to wash their Gi after last class, left their Gi in their gym bag overnight! Or perhaps a newbie didn’t know when […]
Jiu-Jitsu Training: Gi vs No-Gi
Updated June 25, 2019 The 2 forms of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are Gi and No-Gi, and just as the name implies, one form (the original and most common form) uses a traditional “kimono” or gi, while in the other practitioners wear shorts and a rash guard. Most grapplers who train in BJJ train in the traditional […]
Marcus Soares Words of Wisdom – 45 Years of Studying “The Art of BJJ”
Marcus Soares Words of Wisdom 45 Years of Studying “The Art of BJJ” Jiu-Jitsu was created over 2,500 years ago, by the Monastery Monks with very deep knowledge of the anatomy of the Human Body. They developed techniques of self defense to protect themselves against aggressors with no intent to hurt them. The art travelled […]