Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the fastest-growing martial arts in the world, celebrated for its effectiveness in self-defence and mixed martial arts (MMA). However, the art’s evolution from its origins in Japan to what we now know as BJJ is a complex story of cultural exchange, adaptation, and innovation.
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n the vast world of martial arts, some styles stand out not only for their history and tradition but also for their effectiveness in real combat situations, make no mistake, not all martial arts are created the same. These “complete” martial arts have been battle-tested and proven to deliver high success rates in various forms of competition, including mixed martial arts (MMA), self-defense scenarios, and even no-holds-barred environments like early Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) tournaments. In this blog, I’ll tell you about five of the most comprehensive martial arts systems: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Sambo, Muay Thai, Wrestling, and Judo.
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Founded in 2019, the TRIBE Martial Arts Foundation aims to create sustainable solutions for women and children in impoverished areas who face daily struggles with gender-based violence, domestic abuse, and limited opportunities. TRIBE’s mission goes beyond teaching self-defense—it is about fostering empowerment, resilience, and growth so that these individuals can thrive, becoming valuable contributors to their communities.
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Coach JP Buys has been training diligently and working on his next career steps in grappling; a massive part of that is to claim gold at the upcoming IBJJF NO GI EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS in Rome, Italy later this year.
GET JP BUYS to IBJJF NO GI European Championships 2024 in Rome Read More »
Throwing your wee angel into the world of double-leg takedowns and wrestling can be daunting for any parent, so first off, here’s to you Mom or Dad for being brave! We all want our children to grow with skills to defend themselves and develop healthy habits, and while these are definitely outcomes of regular BJJ training there are also a world of other social, emotional and psychological benefits for your child.
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\Whether it’s your very first time on the mats or the beginning of a new journey at a new gym, being aware of some of our gyms procedures and culture will help you feel more at home at QuanWessels resulting in a seamless assimilation into the QW community.
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It’s that time again, our QW kids have been working tirelessly and progressing in their martial arts journeys’ and now it’s time for them to be rewarded for their hard work. Kids BJJ Grading Day is set to take place on Saturday 29 June. This is set to be our biggest grading day yet with 14 of our students ready to level up. But, before then; they will still need to teach their respective classes and complete their ‘death rolls’ with their peers.
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QW presents the next seminar in our series; :Grappling in a Weapons-Based Environment on the Ground”. In this seminar, Richie Quan & Norman Wessels will teach you how to effectively control your environment on the ground with the additional element of various weapons. Learn how to retain your weapon, disarm attackers, and more.
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We can’t wait to get the QW comp season started. Come test your mettle and gain valuable experience in a fun and safe environment. Open to all QW and affiliate members.
QW 2024 BJJ SEASON – LEG 1 – Gi Read More »
Join us on Saturday 29 April at 10:00 for a seminar with world champion @luke_griffithjj. Luke has been living and training full time in Austin, Texas under John Danaher along with the likes of Gordon Ryan, Giancarlo Bodoni, Garry Tonon and Nicholas Meregali.
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