My Thoughts: Jiu-jitsu and Competition for Kids
Two weeks ago, Texas Ground Control hosted a small, local competition in Cedar Park. I wasn’t very “vocal” about it. Rather, I kept it relatively quiet, making a few announcements in class as opposed to a full on, email blast style promotion. I was surprised to find that even with word of mouth, we had …
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Why Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is NOT Karate
Every now and again I field calls from parents who want to enroll their kids in Martial Arts . “I am trying to find some type of karate lessons for my ____ year old”. Does this sound like you? I can only imagine a parent’s job is hard enough trying to find the best programs …
Gracie Barra Lakeway Kids: The Tiny Champs Program
“At what age do you start enrolling kids at Gracie Barra Lakeway?” Parents of prospective students frequently ask this question and are typically blown away when I reply “Three years old!” The fact is, we actually do start kids off at three and a half years of age. Our “Tiny Champs” program is designed for …
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Why your Kids Should be Enrolled in Jiu-jitsu
Most parents entertain the idea of enrolling their kids in martial arts. Martial arts, compared to other team sports, offers a few extra benefits such as self-defense, discipline and respect. Usually, a parent will type in a “google” search and after a brief survey of the top few entries, schedule a free trial. It is …
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