Angela R. Taylor
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Hey community I’m Angela R. Taylor With a deep passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, I coach students of all levels, focusing on technique, discipline, and personal growth.
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Top 10 Tips for Teaching Jiu-Jitsu to Young Beginners. AI-Generated.
Watching a child walk onto the mats for their very first Jiu-Jitsu class is a unique experience, one that’s filled with excitement, nerves, and untapped potential. Teaching jiu-jitsu for kids isn't just about passing down technique. It's about creating an atmosphere where children feel safe, understood, and inspired to grow both physically and mentally.
By Angela R. Taylor6 months ago in FYI
Beginner’s Guide to Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training. AI-Generated.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu might seem intimidating at first, especially when you’re thinking about it for your child. But the truth? Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most enriching martial arts a young person can train in. It teaches discipline, sharpens the mind, and strengthens the body-all while keeping things engaging, playful, and safe.
By Angela R. Taylor6 months ago in FYI
Top 10 Benefits of Training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. AI-Generated.
There’s something powerful about watching a child step onto the mat for the first time, nervous, wide-eyed, unsure. Maybe they’ve been bullied at school. Maybe they’re struggling with focus or confidence. Maybe they’re just looking for something to belong to. Whatever the reason, once they tie that belt for the first time and take their place in the line, something changes.
By Angela R. Taylor6 months ago in FYI
Safe and Fun Kids Jiu Jitsu Options Near Orlando, FL. AI-Generated.
Finding the right activity for your child can feel like navigating a maze, especially when you want something that's equal parts safe, fun, and beneficial. I’ve been there, sitting through soccer games my son didn’t care for or dance classes my daughter only liked for the costume. But when a friend suggested trying kids jiu jitsu Orlando programs, everything changed.
By Angela R. Taylor6 months ago in FYI
The Unexpected Health Benefits of Training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. AI-Generated.
I’ll be honest, when I first stepped onto the mat at my local Jiu Jitsu gym, I wasn’t chasing a black belt. I wasn’t trying to learn how to fight or compete. I just needed something. A change. Something to pull me out of a sluggish routine that revolved around screens, stress, and the same workouts that no longer made me feel alive.
By Angela R. Taylor6 months ago in FYI
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu vs Jiu Jitsu: What’s the Difference?. AI-Generated.
When I first walked into a martial arts gym about ten years ago, I wasn’t entirely sure what I was signing up for. I just knew I needed something to ground me- something physical, challenging, and a little outside my comfort zone. The instructor asked, “Are you here for Jiu Jitsu or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?” I blinked. Weren’t they the same thing?
By Angela R. Taylor6 months ago in FYI
Beginner’s Guide to Training Jiu Jitsu in Orlando. AI-Generated.
It starts the moment you step barefoot onto the mat. That unfamiliar texture beneath your feet. The deep exhale of people warming up. The soft thud of a takedown happening across the room. You might feel nervous. Maybe even a little out of place. But something tells you- you’re exactly where you need to be.
By Angela R. Taylor6 months ago in FYI
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Women: Benefits You Should Know. AI-Generated.
When I first stepped onto the mats at a local Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) gym, I was nervous. Not “first-date” nervous, more like “am-I-seriously-about-to-wrestle-strangers?” nervous. The room was filled with confident people in crisp gis, chatting about arm bars and sweeps like it was second nature. I was just trying to remember which foot to step forward.
By Angela R. Taylor6 months ago in FYI
Jiu Jitsu vs Wrestling: Which Should You Learn First?. AI-Generated.
I still remember walking into my first grappling class. It wasn’t a jiu jitsu class or a wrestling session, but some sort of hybrid where everyone was just... rolling. I was completely out of my element. Guys in rash guards. Slams echoing off the mats. Chokes I’d never heard of. Someone shouted, “Double leg!” while another whispered, “Pull guard.”
By Angela R. Taylor7 months ago in FYI
Top 7 Benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu You Didn’t Know. AI-Generated.
I still remember the first time I stepped onto a Jiu Jitsu mat. It was a Tuesday night, and I was exhausted before I even tied my belt. I didn’t come from an athletic background. I’d never wrestled, boxed, or done anything remotely close to martial arts. Honestly, I just wanted to get in shape and maybe learn a little self-defense. What I didn’t expect was that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) would change my entire relationship with stress, confidence, and even failure.
By Angela R. Taylor7 months ago in FYI
Kids Love Jiu Jitsu! Try These Orlando Activities in 2025. AI-Generated.
It was a sunny Saturday afternoon in Orlando- the kind where the humidity clings to you like a second skin- and I stood on the sidelines of a Jiu Jitsu class, watching my nephew roll, laugh, and learn. He’d started just a few weeks earlier, and already, I could see a change. He wasn’t just learning how to grapple; he was learning how to focus, breathe, and push through frustration. And perhaps even more importantly, he was having fun.
By Angela R. Taylor7 months ago in FYI
