Nova Gyms BJJ Members - MUST READ

Before any BJJ practitioner decides to step on the mats and give this sport a try, we ask that everyone read the following articles and watch the videos for safety and hygiene so that we can continue to maintain a safe training environment for you and your family!  

Hygiene : Read the quick article about what we expect from you!

Safety : Watch the videos to make sure that you understand our expectations of you.  

We have been building a dynamic BJJ team over the past few years and we are excited to continue growing with you.  Thank You! 

How far can you go in BJJ - Competition

Most people do not even know what BJJ is, and the story behind how a sport from Brazil created the UFC and changed the way we fight and train globally.  The people who do find BJJ however are many times transformed physically because of the type of body movements developed by this martial art.  Once transformed, many will go on to compete and train on a regular basis.  If you are unfamiliar with BJJ enjoy watching the best matches of 2015 to get yourself familiar with one of the fastest growing sports today.

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Safety Expectations In BJJ Class

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a long journey and most BJJ schools want to get you from white belt to black belt in a safe, friendly environment where everybody works together to grow stronger as a family.  

In order to accomplish our goal, safety needs to be addressed to make sure that If you have never participated in BJJ before, then typically by your 8th beginner class (or when you are comfortable) you will begin "rolling" (what we call sparring, or actively practicing our technique) with your training partners.  At our gym, it is mandatory that all of our students and new club members follow these four simple guidelines that any local BJJ school typically follows as well.

Use technique, not strength when rolling.  Don't hurt your BJJ training partners.

Don't have a "don't get tapped" mindset (It is ok to tap).

BJJ is fun, as long as nobody gets hurt, and they shouldn't.  Check your ego at the door, and we will all grow together.

We ask that you please take the time to watch our four part video series before your first rolling session so that understand general BJJ etiquette, as well as develop a general awareness of what you should and should not do.

We look forward to taking this journey with you!

Better Body - MMA's Formula For Success!

If you are looking for something new this new year let us suggest Brazilian jiu jitsu and mixed martial arts conditioning as the formula for success. It has a proven track record.  

Gabi Garcia is the poster child of BJJ & Weight Loss! Check out Gabi's formula for her success here.   

Try out a free class on us! See the results for yourself!

2K16 Best Fitness Trend / 2nd Year In Row

In 2013 "Fitness Fighting Milwaukee" was voted the best way to sweat by Milwaukee Magazine before partnering in 2014 with Wisconsin based franchise Nova Gyms to provide families in the midwest with the most unique, family friendly, fitness & martial arts studio yet.     

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LEARN WHAT WE ARE ALL ABOUT AND TRY OUT A FREE CLASS TO START OUT 2016 WITH A BANG!

Milwaukee's newest family fitness trend for 2016! 

How McGregor Used Positive Thinking To Get To The Top

Connor McGregor uses his mind and vibrational energies to manifest what is important to him:

• Victory 
• Success
• Abundance

If you see it, if you can believe it, it will happen.  

Part of getting to the top requires using the tool of positive thinking and visualization.  Many of the greatest martial artists of all time use visualization to make things happen in their life.  If you see it, and you have the courage to achieve it.....it will happen.  

"Say what you are going to do and do it" - says McGregor.  

Are you ready to make changes in your life?  Let's do it together in 2016!  

Come train with us at Nova Gyms Martial Arts & Fitness - let us help you achieve your dreams. Sign Up For A Free Class:

New Years Eve & New Years Day Schedule

Don't wait till after New Years to get started with your fitness goals for 2016.  Check out our special hours (below) , try a free class, try a free class, and come in during these hours to learn more about our special introductory fitness and martial arts packages.  

New Years Eve Schedule

9am - 11 am: Muay Thai Class  /  12pm: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Class 

New Years Day Schedule 

2pm-4pm: Muay Thai Class 

Robert Drysdale / BJJ For A Better World

Check out the interview on the Inside BJJ podcast as UFC & BJJ superstar Robert Drysdale discusses the positive impact BJJ can have on a child's life.  Join Robert & Nova Gyms co-founder Chris Martin as they create a better place to live with BJJ.  Go to www.bjj4change.org today and make a contribution or travel with us to make a documentary.

Inside BJJ Podcast

Kickboxing is Saturday - Holiday Hunger! New Trial Programs For Friends!

Kick into the holidays with a bang!  If you are celebrating today, then make sure you stop into Nova Gyms tomorrow for a special Kickboxing Class guaranteed to burn over 1000 calories!

(This is an adults only class, kids classes start back up Monday)  

Getting ready to make your fitness resolution for 2016?

Check Out Our Store For Holiday Trial Packages!

Then consider Nova Gyms Martial Arts & Fitness as your fitness partner - our guarantee to you: 

• Hold you accountable.
• Coach you.
• Provide you with the blueprint you need to stay fit and create a lifestyle for you and your family.  

All you have to do is show up, we will take care of the rest.  

BJJ - Half Guard X Choke & Variation For Defense

Vitor Avila shows his half guard x choke variation from his feature in Gracie Magazine. This choke is set up from the half guard and by using the lapel control of his opponent Vitor is able to attack this choke from different angles.  A key detail is his shoulder pressure on the chest when he attacks the first choke.  When the opponent reaches over to block the choke, Vitor makes some modifications to set up the a modified - "heard-arm traingle" - neck crank finish from the half guard.  

Vitor can be found training with some of the best BJJ Fighters from around the globe and is also a proud spokesman for the BJJ4Change movement started in Milwaukee Wisconsin and expanding throughout the globe.  

Stop In To Nova Gyms Martial Arts & Fitness to try some BJJ in Milwaukee, the first class is on us!

An Officer Without Training Is An Accident Waiting To Happen

Jiu-Jitsu is being used for the United Nations military officers for safety and survivorship training!

United Nations (UN) was established after World War II to promote international co-operation to prevent another such conflict.  On December 14, 2015, Gracie Jiu Jitsu was invited to UN Headquarters in New York to conduct a special military survival tactics course for all the top tier instructors of the UN Security Service.

(reference:https://www.jiujitsutimes.com/united-nations-adopts-gracie-jiu-jitsu/)

Find out more about our Milwaukee based self defense and unarmed officer training programs for you or your organization.  Find out more today:

"It is the responsibility of the law enforcement officer to understand how to defend themselves if they are not armed with a weapon.  We can reduce risk by training the masses on a regular basis to improve efficacy and overall officer health and well being."

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, A Tool For Change

The BJJ Show podcast recently hosted Braulio Estima and Nova Gyms co-founder Chris Martin to unveil their new project and ask the BJJ community to unite for a greater good. Braulio unquestionably has one the most inspiring stories in the BJJ community while Chris, who lives the BJJ lifestyle with his two young daughters here in Milwaukee, has an unmatched passion for bringing  jiu jitsu to every child's life.

Listen to the podcast, share it, and give back to the jiu jitsu community by going to BJJ4Change.org and making a contribution today.  

Step one- Spread the word

“You need more than one person to build awareness, you need an entire community to get the word out, that’s what we’re trying to help.” Chris Martin

Step two- Transform lives

“Jiu jitsu has helped transform you, you can help transform other people!”- Chris Martin

Step three- Build A brighter future

“If you do BJJ you know how good it is. Carlos Gracie Sr. always said that he believes that if everyone in the world would practice BJJ, the world would be a much better place to live, I agree and I think we should all embrace that.”- Braulio Estima, BJJ4Change Ambassador

Listen to the full podcast here! To understand a bit more of the bjj4change movement and to see how you can partner with Braulio, Chris, and the rest of the team check out BJJ4Change