According to stopbullying.gov, “1 in 3 U.S. students say they have been bullied at school.” Everybody of all ages and sizes should start and maintain a certain level or type of self defense classes. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, for example, was designed for the smaller or weaker person to fend off a much larger attacker using leverage and technique. People of any age, size, strength or gender are able to use Jiu Jitsu leverage, rather than strength or striking, to outsmart opponents. In somewhat dramatic terms, if your son or daughter is capable of picking up a gallon of milk, with proper technique the child is able to choke out a grown man. Head to head she would not stand a chance regardless if she has studied other martial arts before.

After having achieved a foundation of self defense skills, Jiu Jitsu brings other benefits to bear. It requires incredible discipline to master the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a skill that will carry overly to every domain in life. As Gracie Mag author Marcelo Dunlop describes the dedication required for Jiu Jitsu, “it’s so good for the mind and soul.”

So, here is a scenario. A large bully comes up to your lovely daughter Kayla, throws her to the ground and attempts to choke her. Within the Jiu Jitsu spectrum, Kayla would have the ability to defend herself from her back with minimal effort, from a non-violent submission such as a basic choke to a more extreme level such as breaking an arm with an arm bar in dire circumstances.

 

Key Takeaway:

• In a sometimes dangerous world, everyone needs to learn self defense
• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu provides self defense skills that negate size and strength of attackers
• Depending on the need, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners may gently handle attackers or disable them