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Beginner Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Your First Month on the Mat
Beginner Brazilian Jiu Jitsu made simple: what your first month looks like, how often to train, and how new students start at AK-49 Martial Arts in Soldotna.
Coach Seth | September 14, 2026 | 5 min read
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Jiu Jitsu
Am I Too Old to Start Jiu Jitsu?
Am I too old to start Jiu Jitsu? Honest answers for adults at 40, 50 and 60, and how beginners of every age get started at AK-49 Martial Arts in Soldotna.
MMA
BJJ vs MMA: Which Should You Start With?
BJJ vs MMA explained: the real difference, which one fits your goals, and how to train Jiu Jitsu and striking at AK-49 Martial Arts in Soldotna, Alaska.
Kids
Is Kickboxing Good for Kids?
Is kickboxing good for kids? A Soldotna coach explains the benefits, how safety works, and what kickboxing for kids really looks like on the Kenai Peninsula.
MMA
Is MMA Safe for Beginners?
Is MMA safe for beginners? An honest look at the risk, sparring, and what keeps new students safe at AK-49 Martial Arts in Soldotna on the Kenai Peninsula.
Kids
Is Muay Thai Good for Kids?
Is Muay Thai good for kids? A Soldotna coach explains the benefits, how safety works, and what Muay Thai for kids really looks like on the Kenai Peninsula.
Kickboxing
Kickboxing for Beginners: What to Expect in Your First Month
Kickboxing for beginners made simple: what your first month feels like, how often to train, and how new students start at AK-49 Martial Arts in Soldotna.
Kickboxing
Kickboxing vs Muay Thai: What's the Difference?
Kickboxing vs Muay Thai: the real differences in knees, elbows and the clinch, and how to pick the right one. From a Soldotna gym that teaches both styles.
Muay Thai
Muay Thai for Beginners: Do You Need to Be Fit to Start?
Muay Thai for beginners: you don't need to be fit or flexible to start. What your first month feels like and how new students begin in Soldotna, Alaska.
Kids
What Age Should Kids Start Martial Arts?
What age should kids start martial arts? A Soldotna coach explains why seven is a great age to start and what Kenai Peninsula parents should look for.
MMA
What Is MMA? A Beginner's Guide to Mixed Martial Arts
What is mixed martial arts? A plain guide to MMA for beginners: what it includes, belts, the UFC, and how to start training in Soldotna on the Kenai Peninsula.
Jiu Jitsu
Your First Jiu Jitsu Class: What to Wear and Bring
What to wear to your first BJJ class, what to bring, and what to expect on the mat at AK-49 Martial Arts in Soldotna, serving the Kenai Peninsula.
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