BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU FOR KIDS Marcio Cruz Brazilian jiu-jitsu offers Tampa Bay complete professionalafter school programs and activities for kidsduring school year and summer camp options. Our after school programs are designed by professional martial arts instructors to help children of all ages in all aspects of their life. Just like other martial arts activities, we focus on developing character, discipline, respect and physical conditioning.WHY BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU IS THE BEST FOR YOUR KIDS?Different than other martial arts activities for kids like taekwondo, karate, we don’t teach how to punch or kick, since this often does more harm than good. Instead, we use leverage-based control holds to neutralize threats without violence. All the techniques are purely defensive and utilize no strikes. We believe that a program that emphasizes respect, conditioning, and character development is just as important as a solid technical program.The majority ofBrazilian jiu-jitsutechniques are done off of your back, from the perspective of a person who has been tackled to the ground. This is as self defense as it gets! Here at Marcio Cruz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we teach kids that they need to avoid the fight at all costs. When we teach them take downs, it’s from the perspective of a cornered person, or a person being attacked with punches and kicks. When we teach ground work, the goal is to gain control of the attacker; not to hurt them.AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AGAINST BULLYINGAtMarcio Cruz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we will prepare your child to defend themselves against bullies without turning them into one. Bully prevention begins with confidence and self-respect. Your child will have the confidence to look a bully in the eyes, and tell them not to bother them again. In case the bully attacks, your child will have the tools needed to defend him/herself and call for an authority figure. We do not teach a child to fight, we encourage them to defend themselves.BENEFITS OF BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU FOR KIDSOuractivities for kidsdo more than teach children how to defend themselves; it works to help build your child’s character. OurBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu Programwill arm your child with a host of positive mental and physical skills that will help him/her in school, at home and in life. Among others, the major benefits parents notice on their children’s lives are:RESPECTStudents are taught to respect their instructors, each other, and themselves.Our instructorsspend time in class discussing the importance of respecting school teachers and parents.SELF-CONFIDENCEWe arm your child with the tools needed to overcome physical, verbal, and psychological harassment, so they are so confident in themselves that no bully will try to harass them.RESPONSIBILITYOurBJJ trainingis used in correlation with a child’s household chore responsibility, their awareness to clean up after themselves and to accomplish homework assignments.SELF-DEFENSEWe will train your kids to recognize situations in which physical self-defense may be necessary, and teaching them how to control such situations to their advantage.TEAMWORKTeamwork is necessary for any young child to develop. It is at this stage in their life that they develop an understanding and a confidence in their ability to work with others.FRIENDSHIPWe provide positive atmosphere andfamily oriented activitiesto help kids make new friends and teach the concepts of sharing and conflict resolution.FOCUSWe help develop your child’s focus little by little until they are able to participate in the entire class without being distracted. We will teach your kid to focus on the task at hand while improving their listening and reaction skills at the same time.DISCIPLINEKids will learn from an early age that you must earn things with hard work. OurBJJ programis based on a belt and stripe rank. Students earn their way up based on attendance, attitude and skill level. A great way to make them set and work for their goals.FIT&HEALTHY;kids should domartial artsin this day and age to get active and moving. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers many benefits, but when it comes to fitness, becoming a true martial artist means becoming a supremely fit person. Martial arts can help your child get fit and healthy.Now that you understand the benefits of Brazilian jiu-jitsu for kids, contact us today and request your FREE trial class!
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