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Encouraging Physical Activity – Limiting TV and video game time is a great idea when it comes to getting kids off the couch and encouraging them to be more active. But enrolling your child at my Jiu-Jitsu gym is so physically demanding that it helps to discourages the sedentary lifestyle that kids get used to, but also gives them a enjoyable activity that inspires kids to keep moving. Increased Self-Esteem – Confidence comes with achievement, so your child’s self-esteem level will get a boost with every new Jiu-Jitsu move he learns and every belt he earns. Kids who struggle with a low sense become more confident as time progresses while they’re enrolled in a Jiu-Jitsu Class. Instilling a Sense of Respect – Today’s kid culture doesn’t always include respect for authority, to adults or those in advanced positions. When your child goes to Jiu-Jitsu class, though, your child will be learning lessons in respect along with self-defense techniques. Learning to Set and Achieve Goals – Jiu-Jitsu is based around an accomplishment system of colored belts that signify the wearer’s degree of skill. In Jiu-Jitsu sometimes takes years for a adult or a child to achieve the next belt level. When your child strives toward each new belt, he’s learning valuable lessons about setting and reaching his goals. Encouraging Non-Violent Conflict Resolution – Jiu-Jitsu helps teach kids peaceful, non-violent conflict resolution skills and emphasize the importance of avoiding a physical altercation. Developing Teamwork Skills – Working together to learn new things and accomplish goals is an important life lesson for kids to learn, and instruction in Jiu-Jitsu can help your child learn that lesson. Improvement in Other Areas of Life – The benefits of martial arts training doesn't end in the Martial Arts School. It helps to boost children's confidence, increased fitness levels and new cooperation skills that will also help your child academically and the social aspects of school, affecting his behavior at home and have an all-around good influence. Boosting Socialization Skills – Kids who don’t always thrive in highly social environments may find it easier to get to know people and make new friends when they’re in a room filled with peers who share a common interest. Kids who train in martial arts are able to get to know one another through training. Working together, training together helps to build strong bonds that last a life time. All most all of my friends I have today I have met through training Jiu-Jitsu. Improving Listening Skills – In order to master the skills kids are being taught and advance through the belt ranks, your child will have to develop listening skills. For some kids this comes easier than to others but when it comes to paying attention to what they’re told all kids will benefit from the verbal instruction. Fostering Self-Discipline – One of the central goals of all forms of the martial arts is an absolute focus on self-discipline. Today’s kids are so use to receiving instant gratification that lessons in self-restraint and discipline aren’t always easy to come by. Kids with a martial arts background, however, are continually reminded of how essential self-discipline is. Self-discipline is going to help your kid through college and in all aspect of their life. 1732 E Square Fort Worth TX 76120 817-781-4243 http://travislutter.com Travis S. Lutter is an American mixed martial artist who won The Ultimate Fighter 4 reality show. His UFC record, not including his exhibition wins on The Ultimate Fighter 4. He is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Carlos Machado. http://travislutter.com
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