Youth are under enormous pressures in their social and school lives in addition to the challenges of growing up.  While Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is at its core a combat sport/martial art, it it more fundamentally problem solving training. Youth who are training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gain:

• Self confidence
• An ability to work through difficult challenges while under pressure
• A realization that through dedication they can improve
• The ability to resist bullying
• A positive ability to protect themselves
• A sense of responsibility