Brazilian jiu jitsu is a martial art and combat sport that teaches a smaller person how to defend themselves against a larger adversary by using leverage and proper technique.
Professor Adam Evans
Mobile: 020 412 29618
Email: adam@aucklandkidsbjj.com
Location: 37/332 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021
Now is the time to reserve a spot. Auckland Kids BJJ classes fill up quickly in the beginning of the school term, so don't miss out.
Source: Jits Magazine
It was way back in the early 2000s when the UAE government department in charge of education had the incredible idea to introduce BJJ to children in schools. It took a little time for the concept to get off the ground but in 2008, they finally got the green light to introduce BJJ as a compulsory subject in all public schools across the country’s capital, Abu Dhabi. The capital’s willingness to embrace a pretty radical idea must be in some small part thanks to the success of ADCC as a whole and the consistent involvement with the sport from many key figures in the area. Thanks to this innovation, it meant that some of the often-cited positive effects of martial arts on children could finally be tracked and accurately measured.
A team of scientists from Fernando Pessoa University in Portugal decided to take advantage of this opportunity and conduct a study that looks into the effects that BJJ has had on the children who have taken it as a compulsory subject. They managed to obtain a sample of around 150 boys ranging in age from 10 to 12 years, performing in 45 minute sessions between once and three times a week for a six month period. After this, the children were tested using the Stroop Test which seeks to examine neuropsychological functions.
The results of their study found strong evidence to suggest that practicing BJJ had a positive influence on the children’s Executive Functions development, more specifically their Inhibitory Control. Executive Functions are essentially a set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking and inhibitory control, which is essentially a person’s ability to regulate their natural impulses or responses to a stimulus and instead choose the more appropriate response. It’s essentially a similar concept as what would more commonly be referred to as “self-control”.
The full study has now been published and can be found here.
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We had two fantastic classes today. Strength and mobility was our focus. We are seeing huge improvements in everyone.
It's only a matter of time for our students to be able to complete the whole core routine we've been working on. The gymnastic workouts are fun and challenging. We've selected gymnastic exercises that will complement our Jiu Jitsu fighting style.
We had a head stand challenge at the end of our class. 2 students versus their instructor. Leo almost got me. I reckon he will beat me next time. His head stand work is awesome.
Enrollment is open for the school term break! Give your child the gift of self defense.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport that teaches a smaller person how to defend themselves against a larger adversary by using leverage and proper technique.
Classes will be running during the school term break. We will be on the same class schedule. Aidan and I look forward to seeing you all on the mats.
The Akido Dojo is having a seminar and grading on Saturday. We will resume our normal schedule on Tuesday the 15th.
