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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, and much more…

Get Crossfit in Whittier, CA!

It is time for you to get in shape with Crossfit training at New Breed Academy!  Our Crossfit program keeps our martial artists in top condition and we can help you get fit in a flash. Here is why you need to get in shape with Crossfit: Scaled to your Needs – Crossfit is scalable [...]

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or Submission Grappling?

When you look into training for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, you will notice that many of the schools also offer training in submission grappling, or No-Gi.  In fact, the two forms are rather similar and are usually divided in competitions as simply Gi and No-Gi, and that is the crucial difference between the two forms. The Gi [...]

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the Military

When a young man or woman joins the army, they learn how to fight, both with and without weapons. Q: How do they train for unarmed combat? A: They train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the Birth of UFC

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most popular martial arts in the country.  This was not always the case (in the 1980’s and early 90’s, America was still fascinated by the Karate Kid movies).  How and when did BJJ become a major form in America? The first UFC (though it was not yet called UFC) [...]

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New Breed Holland Calls You to Train

Welcome to New Breed Holland.  Even though we have been around for years, we are new to the New Breed blog and we would like to take this time to introduce ourselves.

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Tamara Tillman Places at Nationals

Tamara Tillman captured eighth place at the Junior National Championships recently. A few weeks ago we told you about Tamara, her history, and her goal ultimate goal of becoming a member of the U.S. Olympic Team.  We thought we should give you an update on Tamara’s progress. Tamara recently traveled to Fargo, North Dakota for [...]

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Women

If you are a woman looking for a self defense class, or if you know a woman who is looking for one, tell them about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. BJJ is an excellent martial art form for women and here’s why. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu does not require great size and strength.  It relies on leverage and the skill [...]

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