Niagara BJJ
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Kids BJJ offers kids, ages 6 to 14 years old, an opportunity to learn a fun sport, make new friends, be a part of a team while learning to defend themselves and achieve self-discipline.
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Improved Focus
Training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu takes many people out of their comfort zones because it is based solely on avoiding kicking and punching and little violence. BJJ uses a variety of joint locks, chokes, holds, and throws instead of the basic punches and kicks. Many children have to focus for extended periods of time since they are training against a resisting partner. This helps with a child’s thinking process, problem-solving skills, coordination, and physical awareness. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu also helps students at Niagara Kids BJJ learn self-discipline, respect, and focus. Many parents at Niagara BJJ see an improvement in their child’s increased attention span and focus in school.
Boosts Self Confidence
Niagara BJJ is dedicated to empowering your child with the confidence and self-esteem needed to succeed in everyday life. BJJ can bring out the positive qualities that have always been a part of you or your child, whether that is inner calm, positive mental attitude, patience, or self-discipline. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will help you overcome obstacles, anger, and self-doubt, and leave you feeling confident in any situation.
Weight Loss
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a total body workout because it involves using your entire body to protect yourself against another person. At Niagara BJJ, we know the importance of a healthy mind and body. Child obesity is a serious problem in the United States, so introducing your child to martial arts is a great way to combat that. In BJJ, you’ll burn hundreds of calories in each class, develop lean muscles, and boost stamina. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a high-energy training class that is great for overall health and weight loss.
Positive Social Interaction
Many parents also choose to enroll their children in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu because it is a great opportunity to make friends. In Kids BJJ you need to have a training partner to practice with, so you spend a lot of time with that person. You can’t learn BJJ by yourself and cannot learn martial art by using paddles or punching bags. You need someone to grapple with and create a bond of trust and reciprocation. You and your partner will motivate and push each other so you know if the new joint lock or throw you learned actually works on an opponent. Members at Niagara BJJ have become close friends and help each other refine their skills and reach their goals.
Engaging and Fun
Learning Jiu-Jitsu at Niagara BJJ will benefit you and your child immensely. Kids BJJ helps build mental toughness, teaches the value of hard work, and gives you the persistence you need in everyday life. Many members at Niagara BJJ have said that Kids BJJ is also a great stress-relief from school or work because it helps take their mind off problems they are facing so they can focus all their strength and thoughts on grappling on the mats.
Anti-Bullying Education
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Niagara BJJ is also a great way to help your child with developmental life skills. It puts them in an atmosphere where they overcome obstacles, gains self-esteem, can succeed, and learn to never give up. Bullying in schools has become an ever-increasing problem, so giving your child the skills they need to feel confident in redirection and assertiveness. Our students at Niagara BJJ are taught how to redirect verbal assaults and assess situations without needing to physically use their skills.