Reasons Why Children Should Take Jiu-Jitsu

Life is finally starting to return to normal after the pandemic turned it upside down. Your child is ready to get out, burn some energy, and make new friends. But with all the options for activities to enroll your child in, how do you choose what's best?

Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that builds confidence, teaches discipline, and improves coordination. It focuses on the skills needed to control an opponent and take them to the ground. This “gentle art” allows a smaller, weaker person to use leverage to subdue a bigger opponent.

Gives Them Confidence

Those experienced in Jiu-Jitsu have confidence that they can defend themselves when necessary. An untrained person will hit or kick in self-defense. This sport teaches how to defend by bringing the opponent to the ground, not injuring them. Karate chopping a board may seem like fun, but it doesn’t translate into the real world like Jiu-Jitsu.

It gives kids the confidence to protect and defend themselves against bullies. Bullies pick on the meek and defenseless kids, not the confident ones. A child trained in this sport will hold their head high and not become a victim of bullying. Your child will be the one standing up to bullies and making other kids feel safe. 

Teaches Them Coordination

Jiu-Jitsu focuses on taking opponents to the ground, controlling them, and gaining dominance. In this sport, a child will learn to force an opponent into submission by using chokeholds and joint locks. The specific movements necessary to do this need body awareness and coordination.

The movements required in Jiu-Jitsu develop fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and balance. Children will develop strong neuromuscular connections and increase their coordination. These skills not only aid in self-defense, but they increase a child’s athletic abilities as well. 

Helps With Discipline and Focus

Practicing Jiu-Jitsu is the perfect way to strengthen discipline and focus. When learning new techniques, children must pay attention to detail and repeat movements. This sport is fun for kids while still being challenging and interesting, so they don’t lose focus. The ability to focus and show discipline will reflect in schoolwork, chores, and other sports.

Builds Friendships

The friendships made in Jiu-Jitsu class are a positive influence on children. In class, children will work together on drilling techniques, games, and live rolling. They will encourage each other and help one another reach their goals. Children will learn to communicate with kids of different ages and their teachers. 

Gives Them A Sense Of Completion

Your child will start as a white belt and learn the basics before moving on to the next phase in their training. Children learn to set a goal for themselves and practice hard to achieve it. They gain a sense of completion when they reach the next level and earn a new belt.

Our children spent too much time in front of a screen during quarantine. They didn’t know when life would return to normal so they struggled to have their goals met. Getting involved in Jiu-Jitsu will give children the sense of accomplishment they deserve.