When the cold sets in, everything starts to feel a little tougher. The mornings are darker, evenings shorter, and the sofa starts looking like a better option than the mats. Every student feels it at some point — from the white belts finding their rhythm to the black belts fine-tuning years of work. The difference between those who keep progressing and those who stall comes down to one thing: consistency . Winter is when real progress happens. Not because it’s easy, but because showing up...

Discover the benefit of sauna for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and combat athletes.

It's been an exciting first month for Ascend Jiu Jitsu, the latest addition to Ashford's burgeoning martial arts community. Located in...