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Michelle Fecteau

Top 10 Things to Have in Your BJJ Gym Bag

The gym bag. Your home away from home, right? This bag sees so much attention from the side zips, to the inner zippers and the outer...

Michelle Fecteau

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: What to Wear While Training

Besides the traditional uniform of the gi, what should I, or my child be wearing while training at the gym or in class?

Michelle Fecteau

Belts & Stripe System for Kids - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students train and compete in uniforms called a Gi; these are certified and traditional uniforms of this martial art...

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Michelle Fecteau

The History of the Jiu-Jitsu Gi

1600 -1900s Japanese warriors, also known as samurai’s were known to wear kimonos. A kimono is a robe-like garment with wide sleeves that...

Michelle Fecteau

Benefits of Martial Arts for Children

Children seemingly have energy for days. Parents are always trying to find ways for their kids to exert that said energy in a positive,...

Michelle Fecteau

What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or BJJ is a grappling oriented martial art and combat sport evolving from ancient Japanese origin. Also written as:...

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