Unfortunately bullying is just part of the world we live in. But bullying at school is getting new attention, as researchers find mental health implications in the fact that as many as one-third of students say they have either bullied someone or been the target of bullying. Researchers also consider it important that some 70 […]
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Professor Mikal Abdullah is a 2nd Degree BJJ Black Belt, veteran, father, philanthropist, and founder of Aces Jiu Jitsu Club. You can find her personal Instagram account with the handle @cerebralbjj or just stop by one of our locations and get a session in!
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Is Jiu-Jitsu the Best Exercise for Your Health? Raise your hand if you always hated going to the gym and running on a treadmill (or an elliptical machine, or an exercise bike …) for an hour. You’re not alone. And it turns out, hating to do that kind of exercise might actually have been your […]
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Our Favorite BJJ Fight Scenes
We talk a lot about the practical applications of Brazilian jiu-jitsu—using it for self-defense, as part of competitive athletics, or even just keeping yourself physically fit. But in addition to all of those things, BJJ has had a huge influence on the way we experience our art—specifically, in the realm of choreographed fight scenes. Once […]
Kickboxing has become a popular hobby, but is it right for you? Find out by looking at the ten reasons to learn kickboxing in Austin. Mikal AbdullahProfessor Mikal Abdullah is a 2nd Degree BJJ Black Belt, veteran, father, philanthropist, and founder of Aces Jiu Jitsu Club. You can find her personal Instagram account with the […]
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Basic Combinations
If you’ve ever watched a Kickboxing fight, you’ve probably noticed that the fighters rely on a series of punches, kicks, knees, and elbows to attack their opponent. Fortunately, every combination starts with the basics. So, here are a few basic combos that you can arm yourself with. Mikal AbdullahProfessor Mikal Abdullah is a 2nd Degree […]
What are the most awkward things you could say to your training partners in Brazilian jiu-jitsu? The could be creepy, arrogant, , do not snuggle your partner close and then tenderly whisper in their ear any of the following: Mikal AbdullahProfessor Mikal Abdullah is a 2nd Degree BJJ Black Belt, veteran, father, philanthropist, and founder […]
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Can Jiu Jitsu Help With Bullying?
As a parent we worry about our children’s safety. We listen to the news and hear about kids who are being bullied in school. We jump on Facebook and see another school shooting. There seems to be no end to the constant fighting among people online and out in everyday life. So how can you […]
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One of my most popular pieces of all time was called “Teach Your Daughters to Hit People Who Touch Them,” but I have to confess that I no longer actually tell her to hit people. I tell her to put them on the ground. Hard. That’s why I enrolled her in a Brazilian jiu jitsu studio […]
Professor Mikal Abdullah teaches CBS Austin some Jiu JitsuFor many people Jiu Jitsu is a lot of things…Not only is it a HUGE part of the #1 fastest growing sport in the world, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). It is also a fun way to get started or end their day, a way of life, a […]