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Which Martial Art Style Should I Learn?

Dec 22, 2019 | From the Coach's Desk, Jiu Jitsu, Martial Arts, MMA, Muay Thai, News

A question that we get asked a lot, “Which Martial Art Style Should I Learn?" Martial arts are like movies or music; you don’t choose them, they...

VT1 Jiu Jitsu All Stars – Hangman’s Back Mount Strangle Setups

Jun 21, 2019 | Jiu Jitsu, Videos

This week, VT1’s Head Jiu Jitsu Coach, Gracie Black-Belt Liam Resnekov along with Mr Glen Haneman, show you a great...

The War on Art – Is your warm-up hurting you?

Jun 21, 2019 | Training Hacks

Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai and MMA are cutting edge arts in every way…except in their warm – ups. It’s a surprise that arts that are known for their...

The War on Art – Why training Martial Arts is the key to the best holiday

Jun 21, 2019 | Martial Arts, Training Hacks

Why would anybody want to train on their holiday? When you book your ticket, the last thing on most people’s mind is doing hard work on their...

VT1 Jiu Jitsu All Stars – Spiderman’s Oma Plata Escape

Jun 21, 2019 | Jiu Jitsu

This week, VT1’s Head Jiu Jitsu Coach, Gracie BJJ Black-Belt Liam Resnekov along with Mr Glen Ratcliff, show you a...

VT1 Jiu Jitsu All Stars – Rickson Oma Plata Setup

Jun 21, 2019 | Jiu Jitsu

This week, VT1’s Head Jiu Jitsu Coach, Gracie Black-Belt Liam Resnekov along with his sidekick Mr...

The War on Art – Eating for training – 5 tips to keep it down.

Jun 21, 2019 | Nutrition

You know how it is: You came in overenthusiastic, ate too much food way to close to the training time and then: upset stomach and sitting on the...

Gordon – MMA, Muay Thai,BJJ, Krav Manga

Jul 10, 2018 | News

From our humble beginnings in a small scout hall in Gordon, VT1 has grown to an industry leader in BJJ (Gracie Jiu Jitsu), Muay Thai, MMA and Krav...

The secret of champions is simple math + – =

Jun 16, 2017 | Competition, Martial Arts, News

There are still secrets in the martial arts, hidden in plain sight where nobody can see them. They are often disguised by layers of misleading...

Gracie Jiu Jitsu is the #1 for female self defence. Here is why.

Jul 29, 2015 | Jiu Jitsu

When I wade through the world of martial arts/self-defence, I feel for someone dragging themselves from the dark hoping to find some light — it’s a...

Martial Art Academy Culture – Which is right for you?

Jun 15, 2015 | From the Coach's Desk, Martial Arts

By J-GrappleGirl Whether you consciously know it or not, when you choose a gym you are committing to a long-term investment in yourself. Therefore,...

Letter of the week: Train Jiu Jitsu Gi or No-Gi for Self Defence?

May 20, 2015 | From the Coach's Desk, News, Training Hacks

Email Question of the week: I am an advanced student of Krav Maga and I would like to improve my grappling and ground fighting. From a self defense...