The Centurion

9/10/2019 7:00:00 AM

BJJ vs Jujutsu: What's the Difference?

By Century Martial Arts

Most of us have been guilty of it at one point: confusing Brazilian jiu-jitsu with jujutsu. Some of it boils down to wording. For example, if you hear someone say “jiu-jitsu” by itself, they could be referring to either BJJ, or Japanese jiu-jitsu, also called jujutsu. Despite the similarities in names, however, BJJ and jujutsu (also called Japanese jiu-jitsu, also called jiujitsu… you see why this is confusing?) are two distinct arts.

9/5/2019 7:00:00 AM

You Know You’re a Martial Artist When Your Childhood Revolved Around These Movies

By Sarah Lobban

Who else remembers movie nights as a kid? Whether you were at a sleepover, with your family, or on a night you had the house to yourself, there was nothing better than settling in with some popcorn and candy and going on a cinematic adventure. Recently, we asked our Facebook audiences what their favorite childhood martial arts movies were.

9/3/2019 7:00:00 AM

The Journey of Ernie Reyes Jr.

By Century Martial Arts

8/29/2019 7:00:00 AM

How to Pick the Right Nunchaku For You

By Century Martial Arts

So, you’ve decided to start learning how to use the nunchaku! Good choice. It’s one of the most fun and versatile martial arts weapons, and it’s great for competition or simply learning for fun and twirling around your desk at work and nearly hitting your coworker in the skull (Ren, I am looking at you). Whatever your goals, you’ll get the best experience if you have the right gear.

8/27/2019 7:00:00 AM

7 Fun Facts on the Gentlemanly Art of Bartitsu

By Century Martial Arts

While nearly forgotten today except for its use in modern Sherlock Holmes movies, bartitsu was one of the first forms of mixed martial arts the world has ever known. Developed by Edward William Barton-Wright in 1898, this style used a combination of techniques adopted from boxing, French kickboxing, jujitsu, and cane fighting to create what Barton labeled “A New Art of Self Defense.”

8/22/2019 7:00:00 AM

The Journey of Quinton Hooper

By Century Martial Arts

It was the mid-1990s and Quinton Hooper was neck-deep in the customs and culture of Japan. As a college student teaching English in the tiny village of Nagato, Hooper had arrived expecting to simply instruct teenagers. What the native-Texan found, however, was a chance to learn right alongside them.

8/20/2019 7:00:00 AM

The Centurion

BJJ vs Jujutsu: What's the Difference?

You Know You’re a Martial Artist When Your Childhood Revolved Around These Movies

The Journey of Ernie Reyes Jr.

How to Pick the Right Nunchaku For You

7 Fun Facts on the Gentlemanly Art of Bartitsu

The Journey of Quinton Hooper

Benefits of Martial Arts for Kids with Autism

How Martial Arts Teaches Respect

Interested in Fitness? Consider Taking Martial Arts

7 Samurai Films Every Martial Artist Should Watch