Why jiu-jitsu?
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Kids are our specialty
Here at the Charles Gracie Kids academy our sole focus is on the kids! Our academy is a first of its kind, youth only, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu school. All of our classes are geared specifically for children and structured appropriately for their age groups.
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Self-Defense
Our curriculum is structured to empower your child with the time tested and proven techniques of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Kids learn leverage based techniques to efficiently and effectively defend themselves if physically assaulted. Due to the non-violent nature of Jiu-Jitsu, kids will gain the knowledge of self-defense without the necessity to hurt an aggressor, effectively teaching your child how to defend themselves from bullies without turning them into one.
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Confidence
Our teaching methods along with our carefully structured classes instill in our students an unshakable confidence that will allow them to succeed both on and off the mats. When a child develops confidence in themselves, it translates into other critical aspects of their daily routines that sets them up for success in school, sports, and other activities!
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Safe Environment
Safety is our top priority, our curriculum is structured to ensure students are learning in a safe and cooperative environment. Our instructors are state and federally background checked as well as certified professional Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Instructors, providing our students with the highest quality instruction.
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Unparalleled Structure
Structured learning is key to a student’s development and progress. When you join the Charles Gracie Kids Academy, your child will be learning through reliable structure and a meticulously planned curriculum that makes learning easy and fun for students of all ages.
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Jiu-Jitsu for EVERYONE
Our academy fosters an environment of respect and teamwork! Our focus is to ensure all students, regardless of age, size or physical ability, succeed in their journey of learning Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense! We emphasize an environment of teamwork, teaching our students the importance of helping one another improve their skillsets, achieve their goals and have a blast while doing it! Our students make our academy environment as special as it is, and soon, you too will contribute to that atmosphere.
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ADD/ADHD
Studies show that Physical Activity, Martial Arts specifically have helped to increase brain activity that is associated with conflict and attention control as well as dopamine function. Our classes are structured to teach children focus on instruction, following directions, and providing an outlet for their energy. Our engaging teaching style keeps classes upbeat and fun so that each student is excited about learning and able to get the most out of their classes and succeed in their personal growth.
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ASD
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 68 children in the U.S have autism spectrum disorder, a developmental disability affecting social and communication skills. Jiu-Jitsu provides children with autism the unique setting to be in an environment of encouragement, teamwork and safety. Through Jiu-Jitsu, children work with teammates to build social relationships and self-confidence. The unique daily challenges in class build a strong ability for problem-solving that can greatly increase a child’s ability to deal with their sensory challenges.