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We all start training martial arts for the same reason, realistic application, health, fitness, friendship, fun.  The top of the list has to be self defense for the vast majority of all practitioners. The development of the sportive approach to training has reduced the dedication of...

Hello everyone, Our BBQ today, July 7th, will be postponed due to the rainy and soggy weather to another date this summer.  Sorry for any inconvenience, but this is for the best.  We will have more fun in the sun, soon!...

Hello Everyone, For the entire month of July, if you bring in a friend for a class (first time students only), and attend that class with them (as long as you are eligible to attend that class), you can pick from any of the t-shirts in...

Calming Down: A Jiu-Jitsu Story   In times of stress, my natural instinct has always been to fight. When I’m pressed for a deadline, in an interpersonal dispute, or driving down the freeway, I direct my aggression outwards. Naturally, in jiu-jitsu, this became a habit.   With something...

Hello Everyone, We are pleased to announce that we are going to be offering a spring break Gracie BullyProof Camp this March 25-29.  Please click the link to the signup page below, and share with your friends! https://northvanbjj.com/summercamp2019/ BP_SPRINGBREAK_FLYER19...

Am I getting better? I use to ask myself this question a lot, and still do today even after 10 years in this incredible martial art - I’m constantly reflecting, adjusting and playing with different ways in how I can be a better Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.   But...