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What the studies say about jiu-jitsu
A Stronger Woman: Self-Defense, Confidence and Body Image, What 12 Studies Show
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Calmer, Steadier, Harder to Rattle: What Training Does for Anxiety, Mood and Resilience
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Your Brain Chemistry on Jiu-Jitsu: What Studies Show
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Martial Arts and Sharper Focus: What Research Shows on Attention, Memory and Self-Control
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Strong, Steady and Hard to Knock Over: Your Body After 30 (and Is It Safe?)
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A Better Man: Self-Control, Anger, Health Habits and Purpose
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Respect on the Mat: Empathy, Belonging and the Coach Who Makes the Difference
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What Jiu-Jitsu Does for Your Child at 3-4, 5-8 and 9-13
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Confidence Through Contact: What Grappling Gives Teenagers
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Martial Arts and Kids' Confidence: What 12 Studies Show
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Jiu-Jitsu for Adults: What the Research Really Shows
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Competing in Jiu-Jitsu as an Adult: What the Research Says About Mind and Body
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Kids and Jiu-Jitsu Competition: What the Research Says, by Age
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What Competing in Jiu-Jitsu Does to Your Brain, Body and Character
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Three Armbars, Gold and a Blue Belt at the Quebec Provincial Championship
Michelange Chouinard earns gold with three armbar victories and receives his blue belt on the podium on October 3, 2026.
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Gold for One of Our Youngest at the Quebec Provincial Championship
A gold medal for one of our youngest competitors at the Quebec Provincial Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Montreal on October 3, 2026.
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First Competition, First Medals at the Quebec Provincial Championship
Silver and bronze medals for our young competitors at their first competition, the Quebec Provincial Championship on October 3, 2026.
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Gold for Thomas Paquette at the ADCC Montreal Open 2026
Thomas Paquette wins gold in the adult intermediate -76 kg division at the ADCC Montreal Open on September 26, 2026.
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How Jiu-Jitsu Raises Calmer, More Confident Kids in Laval
Screens, school stress, shyness, short fuses, bullying: the worries Laval parents name most, and how kids jiu-jitsu builds self-control, respect and quiet confidence.
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BJJ in Quebec: The Growing Martial Arts Community
You mentioned at a barbecue last summer that you train jiu-jitsu. Three people lit up. One already trains. One wants to start. The third just enrolled their kid...
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What Makes Renzo Gracie Different from Other BJJ Academies
What makes Renzo Gracie different? Philosophy, technique, legacy, and values. Why Gracie Laval in Laval, Quebec is your best choice for BJJ.
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No-Gi vs Gi BJJ: What's the Difference?
You told a friend you're starting BJJ. Their first response: "Gi or No-Gi?" You had no idea there was a choice. Now you've spent an hour on Reddit and you're mo...
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How Jiu-Jitsu Transforms Your Fitness at Any Age
You've been going to the gym. Maybe consistently, maybe in bursts. You know the routine - treadmill, machines, maybe some free weights if you're feeling adventu...
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Is My Child Ready for Martial Arts? A Laval Parent's Guide
Your kid can't sit still at dinner. Or the opposite - they're so quiet you worry about them. They melt down over small frustrations, or they let other kids walk...
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Adult BJJ Fundamentals - Your First 6 Months
The first six months of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are unlike any other period in your training. Everything is new. Every class introduces concepts you have never enco...
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Kids BJJ Junior Program - Ages 5-8
Children between ages 5 and 8 are at a remarkable stage of development. They can follow multi-step instructions, they are eager to learn skills, and they are be...
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Jiu-Jitsu for Kids with ADHD: How Martial Arts Help
If you're a parent of a child with ADHD, you already know the daily struggle. The forgotten homework. The half-finished tasks. The teacher's notes: "Your child ...
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The Renzo Gracie Legacy: History & Philosophy
Your instructor corrected your grip last Tuesday. A small adjustment - thumb placement, angle of the wrist. It worked immediately. What you didn't know is that ...
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Kids BJJ Apprentice Program - Ages 3-4
Three and four-year-olds are not miniature adults. They learn through play, they have short attention spans, and they experience the world through movement and ...
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Self-Defense for Women: Why Jiu-Jitsu is the Answer
You've probably seen the flyers: "Women's Self-Defense Workshop - One Saturday, Learn to Protect Yourself!"
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The Complete BJJ Belt System: White to Black Belt
Complete BJJ belt system guide. White to black belt timelines, requirements, and stripes. What each belt means at Gracie Laval in Laval, Quebec.
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What to Expect at Your First Kids BJJ Class
Your child is about to try Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for the first time. Maybe they asked for it after seeing it on YouTube. Maybe you have been looking for an activi...
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Do I Need Experience to Start BJJ?
Every single person who has ever trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu started with zero experience. Every black belt in the world once walked onto the mat for the very f...
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How Long to Get Your Blue Belt? BJJ Belt Guide
You got tapped three times last night. Walked to your car sore, humbled, and weirdly happy. Then you sat in the parking lot and Googled the exact phrase that br...
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What Sport Should My Kid Do? A Laval Parent's Guide
You want to put your kid in a sport. You know physical activity matters - for health, for social skills, for getting them off screens. But standing in your kitc...
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IBJJF Graduation System Explained - Official Rules for Belt Promotions
Complete guide to the IBJJF graduation system. Official rules for kids and adult belt promotions, minimum ages, minimum time requirements, degree system, and age divisions.
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Your First Adult BJJ Competition - A Practical Guide
You've been training for months. You feel decent on the mats at your home gym. Then someone mentions a tournament and your stomach drops. Sound familiar?
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Kids BJJ Competition Guide - Everything Parents Need to Know
Your child comes home from class talking about a tournament. They're excited. You're terrified. That's completely normal.
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First Jiu-Jitsu Class: What Beginners Need to Know
You've been thinking about this for a while. Maybe weeks, maybe months. You've Googled "what to expect first jiu-jitsu class" at least three times. You've imagi...
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Starting Jiu-Jitsu at 35+: Your Complete Guide
"I'm too old." "I should have started ten years ago." "That's a young person's sport."
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BJJ Competition Guide for Kids and Adults - What Families Need to Know
One family guide to BJJ competitions: how IBJJF divides kids and adults, match lengths, banned techniques, what a tournament day looks like and how to tell if you are ready.
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Welcome Coach Mani Roushanzamir
Meet Mani Roushanzamir, our new coach and 2025 World Master bronze medalist. Joined us September 7, 2025.
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