Kids jiu-jitsu and grappling classes run Monday and Wednesday at 5:15 PM at North Georgia Hayastan MMA Academy in Dalton, GA.
Advantages of grappling arts for children
Grappling emphasizes technique and leverage, so your child will not have to rely on size, strength, or speed. Grapplers learn to defend themselves and control an opponent in a safe and humane way, without techniques that could get them in trouble with the school or even the legal system. Your child will develop balance, reflexes, flexibility, and coordination — and critical aspects of character such as self-esteem, discipline, confidence, compassion, and a good work ethic. Classes are taught in a positive, fun, and friendly manner, so your child will love learning the grappling arts at North Georgia Hayastan MMA Academy.
- Fostering self-discipline — One of the central tenets of all martial arts is an absolute focus on self-discipline. Today’s kids are accustomed to instant gratification, so lessons in self-restraint and discipline aren’t always easy to come by. Kids with a martial arts background are continually reminded of how essential self-discipline is.
- Boosting socialization skills — Kids who don’t always thrive in highly social environments may find it easier to make friends in a room filled with peers who share a common interest. Partner-driven forms like jiu-jitsu foster camaraderie, as kids pair off and build their skills together.
- Encouraging physical activity — Enrolling an inactive child in a physically demanding pastime discourages a sedentary lifestyle and gives your child an enjoyable activity that inspires them to keep moving.
- Learning to set and achieve goals — Most martial arts are based around an accomplishment system of colored belts. When your child strives toward each new belt, they learn valuable lessons about setting and reaching goals.
- Increased self-esteem — Confidence comes with achievement. Your child’s self-esteem gets a boost with every new move mastered and every belt earned.
- Instilling a sense of respect — Learning any martial arts style requires your child to show their instructor unflinching respect — lessons in respect for authority and adults along with the new moves.
- Encouraging non-violent conflict resolution — Many defensive styles teach kids peaceful, non-violent conflict resolution skills and emphasize avoiding a physical altercation.
- Improving listening skills — To master the skills and advance through the belt ranks, your child will exercise superior listening skills.
- Developing teamwork skills — Working together to learn new things and accomplish goals is an important life lesson, and martial arts instruction helps your child learn it.
- Improvement in other areas of life — The benefits don’t end in the dojo. Confidence, fitness, and cooperation skills help your child navigate the academic and social aspects of school, affect behavior at home, and have an all-around good influence as they develop into an adult.
Try a free kids class — Mon/Wed at 5:15 PM. Call (706) 229-3333.