Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Its Benefits
Kids gain a lot of benefits by participating in martial arts training programs. Martial arts make a person strong and fit apart from contributing to a number of other life-changing traits and skills. Parents, around the world, have realized the benefits and are pursuing children to take up courses in martial arts. Common martial arts that children normally enroll for are karate, kung-fu, judo and kick-boxing.
Martial arts improve body fitness levels, general well-being and the stamina of a person. It is essential for children to be exposed to such trainings as they groom children in a variety of skills ranging from self-confidence, social skills to teaching those ways of protecting themselves in the event of an attack.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one such self-combat technique that helps kids and children to protect themselves from people who are bigger, stronger and mightier than they are. Unlike other martial arts where combat techniques are a combination of kicks and punches and that inflict personal injury or pain to the opponent, Jiu Jitsu leverages various combat techniques that are gentle on the opponents so as not to hurt them but strong enough to defeat them. The uniqueness of this technique lies in the fact that it is a non-violent means of fighting people and can be used by adults and children alike. It is a combination of clasping techniques and ground movements that leave an impact on the opponent.
Children derive a plethora of benefits by taking up courses in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Following are some of the advantages of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu:
Improved Fitness Levels
Since Jiu Jitsu is rigorous to practice, it takes body fitness levels to new heights. This art helps in toning muscles and increasing the flexibility of the body. Since Judi Jitsu also doubles up as an exercise it helps in maintaining general health and fitness of the individuals.
Enhance levels of Self-confidence
Sine Jiu Jitsu enables children to defeat people who are stronger and powerful than they are it contributes to increased levels of self-esteem and self-confidence. Enhance confidence levels help children to set ambitious goals and achieve them in life.
Balanced Diet
It is mandatory for children who practice Jiu Jitsu to have proper intake of a balanced diet. Since Jiu Jitsu is very demanding and strenuous it is essential that children have a proper diet that adds to the fitness levels of children. In fact, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu acts in controlling obesity among children and kids.
Self Discipline
This Brazilian Jiu Jitsu introduces children and kids to discipline in life. In the process of learning this technique, qualities of self-discipline are inculcated among children. People who are obese and lethargic would find it difficult to pursue learning this art form.
Improved Ability of Children with Special Needs
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu helps children with special needs to cope better with every day challenges by improving their abilities and skills related to sports and games apart from improving attention and concentration levels.
While these are not the exhaustive list of benefits, it is good for children to take Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as it prepares children for life apart from teaching them self-defense techniques.
Renato Migliaccio
Head Coach,
Sampa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Academy
Glendora, California
(626) 335 – 4971