Short answer: Instead of “How was class?” or “Did you have fun?”, ask specific questions that help your child remember what they learned, how they felt, and how they handled challenges. You will get better answers than “fine” and you will support their confidence, focus, and life skills. As parents, we want to know what […]
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Short answer: Most Brazilian Jiu Jitsu programs in Calgary fall somewhere between a basic gym membership and a high-end kids activity. Your actual cost depends on how many times per week you train, the quality of coaching, and what is included in your membership. At Straight Blast Gym Calgary, we structure tuition so families know
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Short answer: Most beginners in Calgary can earn a blue belt in 18 to 36 months. Your timeline depends on attendance, consistency, coach feedback, and staying healthy. If you are weighing BJJ vs the gym, this guide shows what affects your timeline, what blue belt means, and how to set up your first 90 days
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Short answer: If you are looking for jiu jitsu for shift workers Calgary, here is a simple plan. Choose from our daytime, evening, or weekend slots to anchor 2 classes per week. Our experienced Black Belt coaches lead every class. They set the pace, and scale the work for safety. If you have had a tough
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Short answer: If you are wondering how often adults should train Jiu Jitsu in Calgary, two to three sessions per week is the sweet spot for most adults. You will improve steadily, protect your joints, and build a habit you can keep. TL;DR What does “improve safely” mean for adults? Safe improvement means steady gains
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Short answer: Yes. Jiu Jitsu can help children handle bullying by building confidence, teaching clear boundaries, and giving them safe ways to escape and seek help. At Straight Blast Gym Calgary, we focus on prevention first, self-defence as a last resort, and consistent habits that grow real confidence. TL;DR What counts as bullying? Bullying is
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In high-pressure situations, control matters more than force. That’s why more and more police and security professionals in Calgary are turning to BJJ for law enforcement as the foundation for subject control training. Unlike traditional tactics that rely on pain compliance or brute strength, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu focuses on leverage, technique, positional dominance, and practical
Short answer: Jiu Jitsu builds grit in kids by giving them small challenges they can overcome, one class at a time. With steady coaching and clear milestones at Straight Blast Gym Calgary, children learn focus, frustration tolerance, and follow-through. TL;DR When parents bring their kids to Jiu Jitsu, they’re often looking for confidence, self-defence skills,
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Short answer: If you’re new to Jiu Jitsu in Calgary, start in our Foundations Program (in the gi) to build posture, grips, and control—then add no-gi for speed, clinch, and conditioning. Training both gives you the most complete self-defence and fitness results. TL;DR What are the benefits of gi training in Calgary? Gi Jiu Jitsu
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Short answer: Japanese Jiu Jitsu is a traditional system with strikes, throws, joint locks, and some groundwork. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu specialises in live, partner-based grappling, positional control, and submissions. For most beginners in Calgary, BJJ offers the best mix of fitness, confidence, and practical self-defence. If you have been researching martial arts in Calgary, you
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