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Is Your Child Ready for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? A Parent's Guide
If you’re thinking about enrolling your child in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you may be wondering whether they’re actually ready to start. Do they need to be athletic? Do they need experience? What if they’re shy? What if they have a lot of energy and struggle to focus? The good news is that kids do not need to arrive at their first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class already confident, coordinated, or in great shape. Those are qualities that can develop through training. At American Top Team
Moises Carrasco
1 hour ago5 min read


Why Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is Growing in Tuscaloosa
Why Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Is Growing in Tuscaloosa If you have been searching for BJJ in Tuscaloosa, you have probably noticed that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has become increasingly popular with adults, kids, beginners, and competitive athletes alike. At American Top Team Tuscaloosa, we see people walk through our doors for many different reasons. Some want to get in better shape. Others want to learn practical martial arts skills, compete, build confidence, or simply find a new acti
Moises Carrasco
23 hours ago3 min read


Develop endurance in 8 easy steps
Endurance is one of the most important parts of success in MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, martial arts, kickboxing, and circuit training. Whether you are an adult looking to improve your fitness or a young athlete participating in youth martial arts or youth BJJ, better conditioning can help you train harder, recover faster, and stay focused throughout every round. Here are 8 easy ways to build better endurance for combat sports. Train Consistently The best way to improve endu
Moises Carrasco
May 13, 20192 min read
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