Fitness & Nutrition Just For Kids

At New Breed Academy in Los Angeles, we feel that it is important to promote a healthy lifestyle for kids. Our Kid’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes in LA are a great way for kids to stay fit, while also learning important character building lessons. These lessons will help your child make important decisions regarding their [...]

Fluid Replacement Drinks for Jiu Jitsu Performance

When it comes to exercising, there are many types of drinks on the market that claim to increase performance levels. Some do, some don’t. Although it’s a personal choice, certain sports drinks and good old-fashioned water are often most beneficial. Drinking for Performance Sports Drinks. One of the most popular types of drinks consumed during [...]

Using GI Foods for Energy: Jiu Jitsu Training

It doesn’t matter what we’re up to in life, we always welcome more energy. This is especially true when it comes to Jiu Jitsu training in Los Angeles. By consuming what is referred to as low GI foods, your body can maintain its energy throughout the day – leaving enough for that important Jiu Jitsu [...]

Eating Tips for Athletes (That’s You!)

With the holiday season coming to an end, it seems like an appropriate time to discuss some more nutrition tips for martial artists. When you train in jiu jitsu regularly, you really need to eat more like an athlete, and not like a regular person. You work hard, and your body needs fueled correctly. Here [...]

That Ammonia Smell-What it is & How to Get Rid of it

One common problem in the world of martial arts is “that ammonia smell”. Where does it come from? How do you get rid of it? I did some research and found a few answers; some of it was even mildly scientific. The one thing that most articles agreed on was that the ammonia smell is [...]

Nutrition for Martial Arts

Good nutrition is very important for anyone studying martial arts. Unfortunately, there is no hard and fast rule for determining proper nutrition. Do you want to lose weight, gain weight, or simply maintain your physique? Your nutrition program will need to be tailored for you and will probably require some experimentation to get right. What [...]