Why should kids learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

In an age where screens and technology are at its all time high its more important than ever to be aware this can mean kids tend to not exercise as much, join in on sports or socialize as much as they would be used to.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu does not only bring in the fundamentals of exercise it introduces respect, discipline, focus, confidence, self defense, socializing skills and trust. These are imperative for kids on the mats, and can be transferred to life skills off the mats. 

Let’s take a closer look at these.

The concept of discipline is taught alongside respect. Kids are taught to have respect for their coaches, their teammates and themselves. Focus is also key in order to learn and progress. Slowly they learn to focus on their coaches, the drills and tasks at hand. This helps to build good habits and strengthens their ability to focus. 

The ability and the confidence to be able to defend yourself is one of the most important skills to have. BJJ teaches children not to attack or instigate a situation, rather to have the confidence to remove themselves, defend or neutralize the situation if they are so required to do so. The ideology behind Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is learning how to defend yourself from an attacker without having to punch, kick, or inflict damage on another person.  This may be on the school playground, in social situations or in other sports. The skills that our kids are taught in BJJ can shape the foundation to a bully-proof concept and practices that kids can take off the mat and carry on into their lives. 

Other benefits of BJJ go way past mental and physical. Kids learn to communicate and build their socializing skills with each other in a fun, safe environment with other kids of different ages and abilities. 

Just like the adults classes, the fundamental techniques and drills are taught alongside all these life skills. However, obviously at the suitable intensity and level.  At FLOW we follow the Winners Methodology. An internationally recognised program to bring Jiu-Jitsu to our kids in the best and most effective way possible.