It’s been awhile since Joel Bouhey could be called a martial arts beginner. The black belt remembers that time, however, and has seen the challenges newcomers face. It was with that in mind that ...

Middle-aged professionals are increasingly taking to the mats to practice Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a combat sport used by mixed martial arts fighters and popularized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Women can fight winter hibernation and learn valuable self-defense skills at free no-gi jiu jitsu classes starting at 1 p.m. Saturday at JT Sports & Recreation, 30 Pine St., and continuing Saturdays ...