Research consistently shows that fostering a strong work ethic and perseverance in children leads to a multitude of benefits that extend far beyond the classroom. Typically, kids who develop a strong work ethic and understand the importance of effort have a higher levels of self-esteem and life satisfaction, and are more likely to achieve their goals.
This is why we spend a lot of time in our Kids BJJ classes helping the students understand what it means to give effort and creating an environment where effort is rewarded over skill or winning. Jiu Jitsu lends itself to this way of learning.
One of the cool things about Jiu Jitsu is that it allows you to give maximum effort pretty safely while in a situation where you might be going against someone bigger, stronger, older or better. The result of your training then comes down to effort rather than skill or size.
To give you an example of how we do this in a class environment, check out the video.
In the video, Escapology BJJ head coach, Tom Barlow discusses some drills we’ve been using to promote effort and encourage kids to try their best in training.
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