Why Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Is The Right Martial Art For Your Child
Attention Parents! Whether you are looking for some practical self-defence, gains in confidence, or an engaging outlet for your child to fall in love with, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is the perfect martial art for them. The techniques taught at The Ironfist Gym kids BJJ– from ages 6 to 12 –are extremely effective, all without involving a single strike. BJJ is one of the best martial arts for self-defence, but that’s not the only reason why parents all around the world are looking to involve their children in the unique sport. Have some burning questions about what kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu involves, and if it’s the right martial art for your child? Here are four reasons why your kid will love BJJ at The Ironfist Gym Brisbane!
Safe and effective self-defence
The idea of BJJ is to use different holds and positions to leverage yourself against your opponent. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is well known for its effectiveness against larger opponents, where their weight is neutralised once they are on the ground. So not only does BJJ teach kids self-defence against other children, but also against bigger potential threats. For this reason, BJJ is particularly popular among girls and women. Ironfist Brisbane’s BJJ kids classes encourage both young boys and girls to discover the self-defense benefits of BJJ for themselves!
Non-violent
At Ironfist Brisbane, our expert coaches will teach our BJJ kids how to safely employ holds, chokes and dominant positions. But if that sounds scary, don’t worry! Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the safest martial arts out there – when practising in classes, students simply tap their partner on the body to stop when in a bad position – this way, no one gets hurt.
Even in a real self-defence situation, the beauty of BJJ is that it does not involve strikes of any kind. Equipped with the skills of BJJ, your child will be able to quickly neutralise a potential threat without injuring them, all while protecting themselves against incoming strikes.
Self-confidence and discipline
As your child continues on their BJJ journey, not only will their physical skills continue to impress you, but you will also begin to notice that the lessons your son or daughter learns on the mat will carry into everyday life. Training a martial art requires discipline – through BJJ at Ironfist, your child will learn that succeeding in anything takes commitment. The discipline that your child shows at Ironfist will contribute to their own personal growth.
The more your child improves, the more their self-confidence will continue to grow. Many of our children, and even adults, began their BJJ journey because of issues with their confidence. Rest assured that our expert coaches are dedicated to helping your child stand up for themselves on and off the mat, knowing that they have the skills to back themselves.
Children and adults alike thrive on consistent progress; our tight-knit Ironfist BJJ community is on this journey together. If your child respects our coaches and their fellow students, they are more than welcome.
Fun
Oh, and did we mention that Ironfist’s kids BJJ classes are some of the most fun that your child can have? With decades of experience, our BJJ kids classes have been specially formulated by our coaches to ensure a stress-free, welcoming environment. Trust us, your kid will have a blast!
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