Unity runs Jiu Jitsu classes for children. The list of benefits this martial art has for young people is extensive. Below we will cover just some of the reasons why training at an early age is so important.

Jiu Jitsu is a great form of exercise, perfect for keeping children active and healthy. As well as getting physically stronger and losing weight, students’ brains are also exercised as they are faced with problems they need to solve using logic.

Children are taught the importance of respect, not only for their teachers, but their fellow students. They also learn to follow the rules since they can experience the joy that comes with accomplishing what they are asked to do during the lesson. Confidence is a huge part of Jiu jitsu and this comes from learning to defend themselves and their friends from bullies. Children learn how to safely and calmly handle difficult situations, an important skill they will carry with them as they grow.

Teamwork is integral to Jiu Jitsu and children meet all kinds of people during a class who they learn to get along with and offer help to. Grasping complex techniques requires focus and the need to pay attention to the teacher. Since children enjoy the process of learning Jiu Jitsu moves, focusing becomes easier and more enjoyable both in the gym, and at school.

Children learn many life skills by joining a Jiu Jitsu class and one of the main things about it is, instead of promoting violence, it is actually about protection. Students no longer feel defenceless when they become a Jiu Jitsu student and their ability to fight using these specialist techniques gives them a big advantage in any confrontation that ends up on the ground.

If you would like to know more about Unity’s Jiu Jitsu classes for kids, please get in touch!