Question: What are the 3 most important things to consider when
teaching kids?
Answer: Safety, safety, safety!
The Kid-JitsuŽ Certification Program was developed by Larry Shealy,
a Black Belt in Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu and Charles Dos Anjos, a
Black Belt in Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Kid-Jitsu was adapted directly
from the teachings of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to provide a safe, proven
method of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for children.
With the popularity of mixed martial arts and the UFC, Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu has moved to the forefront of self-defense systems.
However, as popular as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has become, there were
previously no true teaching methods for children. Aware of the need
for a program tailored specifically for children, Larry Shealy and
Charles Dos Anjos set out to provide the blueprint for children's
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
I personally attended an instructor certification seminar. It
hits home the safety aspect of teaching kids as well as the values
that are sometimes lost with alot of martial arts instruction. I
then stayed on for a kids class. They were respectful, well
mannered, exhibited good self control and self discipline. We then
ran a mock tournament for about 30 kids. They were technically
proficient, no one was hurt in any way, and they had fun.
I whole heartedly endorse the Kid-jitsu program and look forward
to attending the next level of training.
Please follow the link to find out more:
www.kid-jitsu.net
