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Getting fit and healthy for Jitsu and why it’s important

There are many obvious reasons to be fit and healthy, apart from it being very important for your mental health and wellbeing. Being fit and healthy for Jitsu is really important as it helps to reduce the number of injuries we have on the mat. If you are injured your recovery rate is normally shorted …

Mastering Your Breathing: The Key to Unlocking Better Performance

Ever feel out of breath after a few throws or in a V? It might not be your fitness — it’s your breathing! Let’s fix that. Learn to Breathe Properly Many of us breathe from the top of our chest, using only about 10% of our lung capacity. This means less oxygen and quicker fatigue. …

Beginner’s Guide to Running: Your First Steps to Successful Running Habits

So, you’re thinking about starting to run? That’s fantastic! Running is an incredible way to improve your physical and mental health. But where do you even begin? This beginner’s guide will equip you with some tips that I have learnt from spending most of my life running and helping others get started safely and enjoyably. …