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King Calisthenics

Mar 22, 20244 min read

How Many Belts Are There In Jiu Jitsu?

Like many martial arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has a belt system to rank and measure one’s progress. They are an important part of the art...

Karate Vs. Tantōjutsu – What Is The Difference?

King Calisthenics

Mar 22, 20244 min read

Karate Vs. Tantōjutsu – What Is The Difference?

The chances are you’ve probably come across karate before. It’s one of the most popular forms of martial arts in the world, popularized...

King Calisthenics

Mar 22, 20245 min read

Is Karate Chinese Or Japanese?

If you do not do your research, many people will never know if Karate is actually Chinese or Japanese. The origins of things like martial...

King Calisthenics

Mar 22, 20246 min read

7 Most Common Martial Arts

Martial Arts have taken the world by storm in the last 50 years. What was once an obscure practice for many has now become normal, as...

King Calisthenics

Mar 22, 20245 min read

Can You Skip Belts In Karate?

When it comes to Karate, while individuals tend to really enjoy classes and honing in on brand-new skills, it is the honor of receiving...

King Calisthenics

Mar 22, 20245 min read

How Long Is A Standard Karate Match?

When it comes to learning a certain form of martial arts, one thing which people want to know is how long the matches will last for....

King Calisthenics

Mar 21, 20244 min read

How Much Are Jiu-Jitsu Classes? (Price Guide)

Jiu-Jitsu is arguably the most favored martial arts to practice, perhaps it is the challenge of ultimate discipline and difficulty that...

King Calisthenics

Mar 21, 20244 min read

How Old Should I Start Learning Jiu Jitsu?

Jiu Jitsu is a form of self defense that’s world renowned for being a gentle yet effective form of self defense, you might be wondering,...

King Calisthenics

Mar 21, 20244 min read

How To Learn Jiu Jitsu At Home

Jiu-Jitsu is a very different art to master because it is a very old and traditional fighting style that takes many people years to...

King Calisthenics

Mar 21, 20244 min read

How To Learn Jiu Jitsu

Brazillian Jui Jitsu, or BJJ has surged in popularity over recent years, thanks to the growth of MMA. Born out of the martial art of...

King Calisthenics

Mar 21, 20244 min read

How To Tie A Jiu Jitsu Belt – Full Beginner’s Guide

Jiu Jitsu is a popular family of martial arts. If you’re one of its many fans, and enjoy practicing it and perfecting the close combat,...

King Calisthenics

Mar 20, 20244 min read

How To Wash A Jiu Jitsu Gi?

You might be thinking whether there is a certain way you should be washing to GI in case you end up discolouring or damaging it. You need...

King Calisthenics

Mar 20, 20244 min read

Is Jiu Jitsu An Olympic Sport? (And should it be?)

Is there a greater sporting event than the modern Olympics? Wherever it is being held, whatever the climate surrounding it, it is...

King Calisthenics

Mar 20, 20244 min read

Is Jiu Jitsu Dangerous?

One of the most common questions asked about jiu jitsu is whether or not it is dangerous. It’s a common opinion that jiu jitsu isn’t...

King Calisthenics

Mar 20, 20244 min read

Is Jiu Jitsu Hard? (The Truth About Training and Fighting in BJJ)

If you’re a beginner just starting out at jiu jitsu, it can feel incredibly hard and you may be wondering if it’s just you. Well we’re...

King Calisthenics

Mar 20, 20244 min read

Is Jiu Jitsu Japanese? (Origins of BJJ)

Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most popular forms of martial arts and is practiced worldwide. Because of how widespread this practice has...

King Calisthenics

Mar 19, 20244 min read

Is Jiu-Jitsu A Sport? (Sports vs. Martial Arts Explained)

Quite often, when it comes to sports, the distinction between their origins and their modern formats is pretty clear. Whilst many sports...

King Calisthenics

Mar 19, 20244 min read

What Is Gi In Jiu-Jitsu?

Anyone who is interested in taking up jiu-jitsu will need to become acquainted with what a jiu-jitsu gi is, what it is used for, and why...

King Calisthenics

Mar 19, 20244 min read

Can Jiu Jitsu Make You Stronger?

Jiu Jitsu is a type of martial art and combat sport that involves a lot of training and hardwork. Due to all the drilling, sparring, and...

King Calisthenics

Mar 19, 20244 min read

How To Wash Shin Guards

Shin guards may be small, but if you’re reading this, then you know as well as we do that they give off an awful smell. Unfortunately,...