To begin BJJ for children, you need the following:
From the age group of 6 and up, unfortunately, it is not possible for parents to watch along the mat during classes. We do this to ensure that the children can fully concentrate and feel comfortable, without distractions from their parents. Our experience shows that children can behave differently in the presence of their parents, which can affect the quality of the class.
While your child is in class, you are of course welcome to wait in our lounge. In the lounge we have a large screen showing a live stream of the mat, so you can watch your child's class. This way you don't miss anything and can still stay involved.
In our experience, children as young as 6 are often able to join the group effortlessly, because at this age they are already used to school life and working in groups with peers and teachers. During their first lesson, they are assigned a young mentor, a fellow student who helps them go through the exercises and puts them at ease.
No, during the school vacations, the youth classes not through. Subscription prices have already been calculated with vacation periods in mind, so subscriptions will continue during the short school vacations. During summer vacation, however, subscriptions will be paused for 6 weeks.
Each new student begins with a white belt and will earn promotions as they progress based on their effort, technical progress and regular attendance. Promotion to a higher band depends on the child's individual progress. Each student develops at his or her own pace, and the time it takes to advance from white belt to gray-white belt, or from gray-white belt to gray belt, may vary from child to child. We focus on a good balance of technical skills, commitment and perseverance. Parents can always contact the instructors for more information about the promotion system and their child's progress.
Yes indeed we participate in several children's competitions each year. We encourage all students to participate in competitions, provided the instructors feel they are ready. Competitions offer valuable lessons, but it is important that the student fully understands what is expected of them before participating. A good strategy is to check with the instructors about when the next local competition will take place and bring your child along to cheer on their teammates. This gives your child a chance to sample the atmosphere and determine if they are interested in participating in the next competition.
Adolescents aged 16, with parental permission, may participate in our adult program.
Our subscriptions are cancelable monthly with 1 month's notice. Please note that the registration fee of €29.95 is only free with your first subscription.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for children requires not only physical effort, but also a good deal of thinking. When learning Jiu Jitsu techniques, logical thinking is very important. BJJ is often compared to chess and you often hear people say it is "human chess. It works like this: I make a move, and then it's your turn. We keep going until one of us "checkmates" the other, and there is no way out. Then the other taps out, and we start over. It becomes more of a game than a battle.
Martial arts have always had a strong link to discipline and structure. Although BJJ is less strict than some traditional Japanese martial arts, it still places great emphasis on order. Through this "Gentle Art," children learn important values such as punctuality, responsibility, caring for others and respect. They learn when to listen, ask questions, and when is the right time to speak. These are essential skills for any growing child.
Enjoying frolicking with peers is a great way to make friends. During class, you will practice techniques in pairs or threesomes. You need your "buddy" to master the techniques. You help each other by telling each other what is going well and what could be improved. Then you will "brawl" or spar in a safe, controlled environment, trying out the techniques you have learned. It is important that you tap out when you can't go any further, but even more important is to immediately let go as soon as someone taps out and check to see if everything is okay with your buddy. Then you give each other a buck and start again.
The ability to defend yourself is just one of the many benefits of BJJ. Children not only learn to stand up for themselves, but also build the necessary self-confidence. They develop the traits of a real martial artist and learn how to deal with conflicts without using violence. This allows them to act defensively and confidently against bullies in the schoolyard.
No screens for a while. It's incredibly difficult these days to keep kids busy without screens. But during BJJ, they get a chance to spend an hour doing something different: spending time with peers and being physically active at the same time.
Getting and staying fit is essential for children. Whereas 20 to 30 years ago you could barely get kids inside when the street lights came on, today it is almost impossible to get them off the couch. Although BJJ is practiced indoors, it ensures that children get an intense workout and are actively moving.
This is our youngest age group and a great time to introduce your child to Jiu Jitsu. The curriculum in these sessions focuses on exercises and games that introduce our youngest students to the basic movements and core values of Jiu Jitsu.
Unique to this class is that it is a parent-child session is, where parents go on the mat with their child. This provides a safe and supportive environment where children can learn and grow with the support of their parents.
Here we begin learning Jiu Jitsu techniques and skills.
In the program for children ages 6-9, students will develop a better understanding of sparring and how to apply the techniques learned.
This is the oldest age group within our children's program and is an important transitional stage in which we prepare these students for their entry into the adult program. Our goal is to give them the confidence and skills needed to excel and continue to grow with Jiu Jitsu in their adulthood.
Students may transfer to the adult program at age 16, with instructor approval.
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