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Three Of The Best Basic Self Defense Tips For Kids

According to Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center, 22% of students report being bullied during the school year. Although this number may seem low, if you ask us, it is 22% higher than it should be. But since bullying is something that children can encounter at any time, our goal is to at the very least help them be prepared. Below, we’ve compiled a few of our favorite self defense tips that we believe all children should know.

Use The Right Body Language

A person’s body language says a lot to those around them, and children who appear nervous may be more likely to be targeted. That said, all children should exhibit confident body language and behavior, which includes, but is not limited to, standing up tall and making eye contact. Even when they don’t actually feel confident, just the act of looking confident can make a huge difference before and even during a situation that requires self defense.

Travel In Groups

It doesn’t matter if they are on the playground, at the mall, or walking down the street – children should always travel in groups. Not to mention, they must always be aware of their surroundings so that nothing comes as a surprise. When you travel with others by your side, it becomes much harder for a bully or other dangerous person to successfully approach one particular individual.

Be Ready To Walk

It can be easy for children to want to fight back against someone who is targeting them, but the best way to keep a situation from getting out of hand is to be ready and willing to walk away. Although some children view walking away as being cowardly, the truth is that those who make the first move to leave an uncomfortable situation are much stronger.

At Renzo Gracie NH, we never want to see a child placed in a dangerous or uncomfortable situation, but should they be, we want them to be prepared! That’s why we offer several kids self defense classes at both our Exeter and Salem academies. To learn more about our programs for kids, please give us a call at (603) 777-2775 today.

April 12, 2016/by Renzo Gracie NH

Renzo Gracie NH Testimonials and Reviews

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Here at Renzo Gracie NH, we are extremely passionate about martial arts, self defense and fitness, and are even more passionate about sharing our love for them with others. That’s why we’ve opened not one, but two training facilities in New Hampshire that offer a number of Jiu Jitsu, power fitness and cardio kickboxing classes! But what makes us the right choice for you and/or your children? Take a look at what some of our other students and their families have said about us.

“Wonderful family environment. Kevin Landry (owner, head professor, and Black belt) makes every one of his students feel special and important to the team. The instructors are all wonderful in and of themselves! Renzo Gracie offers something for the whole family. From Power Fitness, Kids jujitsu, Teen Jujitsu, and Adult Jujitsu. We signed our boys up for the kids class and now teen class. They love it. They are gaining fitness, forming relationships, as well as learning the sport. If I could give it more than five stars I absolutely would!” – Christine Myers Wrampe

“Great instruction! Family atmosphere, with hard core training! I’m a martial arts instructor in my own school. I have been training in the martial arts for over 30 years and I can’t say enough positive things about Renzo Gracie BJJ and the instructor Kevin Landry.” – Michael W. Worobel

“Had the opportunity to train at Renzo Gracie NH this week and had nothing but great experiences. Kevin welcomed me in to train and worked one on one for several rounds. One of the best gyms I’ve trained at on the road!! Monster competition in this place too!!” – Troy Klessig

“I can’t say enough about Kevin the owner. I’ve known him for many years. He is a great teacher and a great person. He was the first person to earn his black belt in New Hampshire and has been in the game for a long time. If you’re looking to learn Jiu Jitsu this is the place to go. Highly recommended!” – Michael Boutin

Now, are you ready to experience us for yourself and see what our team is all about? To sign up for your FREE introductory lesson with Professor Kevin Landry, click here. Then, give us a call at (603) 777-2775 to learn more about the self defense and fitness programs we have to offer!

April 5, 2016/by Renzo Gracie NH

Tips For Practicing Jiu Jitsu At Home

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We’re sure you’ve heard the saying “practice makes perfect,” and it absolutely holds true for anyone training in Jiu Jitsu. But since you probably don’t have 24 hours a day to spend on the mat at your academy 7 days a week, don’t forget that you can also practice at home – just make sure you do so safely! Below, we’ve outlined three tips that you should definitely read through before doing any training on your own:

Find the right space: Especially if you’ll be practicing with a partner, you need to make sure that you choose a room in your home that offers enough space to move around comfortably. That means, don’t choose a room where you can easily bump into something that stores breakable items! You may also want to have a mat of your own for added comfort and protection, and if you use one, make sure it fits into your practice space properly.
Do conditioning drills: Practicing Jiu Jitsu doesn’t always have to refer to specific fighting techniques – it can also include some strength training. After all, in order to excel you need be strong, so any time used to strengthen your muscles is time well spent! To learn which strength training exercises we recommend for our students, give us a call or ask your instructor.
Don’t forget to stretch: Whether you’re practicing the latest technique you learned in class or are going to spend time on conditioning, don’t forget that you must always stretch first. Even if you’ve only got a few minutes to dedicate to practicing, you need to stretch in order to prevent yourself from getting hurt.

Of course, though, even when you do have a safe place to practice at home, our recommendation is to leave the harder skills for your class – it’s always best to have a professional with you and have access to the proper equipment!

To learn about our training facilities in Salem and Exeter, NH, as well as for more information about our expert instructors, please give us a call at (603) 777-2775 or visit us in person today!

March 29, 2016/by Renzo Gracie NH