Our Kid's Program is designed to boost children's self-confidence through Jiu Jitsu. We focus on teaching them skills to handle unfamiliar situations and overcome any challenges they face.
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This is the optimal age to introduce and start developing self-discipline and self-confidence in your child. At this early stage we’ll start working on basic Jiu Jitsu techniques with focus on fundamental gross motor skills, coordination, balance, and strength which will help him/her improve all areas of fitness, as well as getting his body ready for more advanced training.
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This program focuses on self-defense and makes an introduction into sports Jiu Jitsu and NoGi.
Students will learn from simple to complex techniques and have the opportunity to spar at the end of practice. The discipline and respect demanded by this program will help improve the child’s behavior at home and school.
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This is a highly competitive program focused on sports Jiu Jitsu. From simple to somewhat complex techniques, the goal here is having our pre-teens develop discipline and build confidence. Sparring time will give them the opportunity to practice the techniques and shape their game.
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This program is aimed to help our teens transform passive complaining into powerful and creative action through the art of Jiu Jitsu.
In this program we’ll work on the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for self-defense as well as complex techniques in sports Jiu Jitsu. This is a highly competitive program with emphasis on building character, resilience, and self-confidence.
At Houzn Jiu Jitsu we embrace the conscious coaching philosophy. We believe that life is meant to be a beautiful adventure in which one can create his own path. For us, a confident child is a successful child. With the right guidance and tools, a child can confidently and clearly forge their own path.
A Conscious Coaching Philosophy is the belief that everyone has the right to be themselves. It aims to guide individuals to discover their true selves, recognize their worth beyond achievements, and have the courage to pursue their potential.
It encourages acceptance and exploration of one's own path, values effort over natural talent, acknowledges and praises positive actions, promotes self-awareness, empowers individuals to pursue their beliefs, encourages questioning of belief systems, and recognizes that mistakes and failures are valuable learning experiences.
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A Deeper Understanding
To survive, three skills are crucial: walking, swimming, and fighting. It's important to teach your child these skills so they can be self-assured, solve problems, and become the person they aspire to be. Children are naturally curious, imaginative, and adventurous, making them great learners but also vulnerable in certain situations, especially when they don't know how to respond to challenges. When a child starts school, they may feel uncomfortable as they spend time with unfamiliar people in an unfamiliar setting. However, with confidence, they can adapt to any environment and navigate their way through the world.
During the early years of elementary school, children are friendly and accepting of others, considering everyone as friends. However, when transitioning to middle school, things change. Being unique is seen as a bad thing, and kids feel the need to conform in order to fit in with their peers. This new world brings bigger challenges, such as meeting higher standards, following more rules, and quickly adjusting to the new environment. Without self-confidence, this can be a difficult phase for children.
Lack of confidence in one's own uniqueness leads to fear of expressing oneself, fitting in, and being rejected. Bullying is most common in grades 4 to 8, when children tend to judge others harshly and do not appreciate diversity. When a child faces criticism for being themselves and doesn't know how to handle it, they may either become withdrawn and hesitant to be different or turn into a bully. These negative experiences can leave lasting emotional scars.
Bullying takes different forms like calling names, being mean with words, or even hurting physically. Kids and teens often face bullies in various settings - school, outside, or online on social media. Verbal bullying usually starts with name-calling and can escalate to abuse or physical harm if it continues. Physical bullying is a serious issue, affecting not only the bully and victim, but also bystanders. Actions like hitting, pushing, tripping, slapping, spitting, stealing, or destroying things are examples of physical harassment intended to hurt, embarrass, or intimidate the victim (especially those who don't fit societal norms). Unfortunately, recent statistics show that bullying is increasing among children and teens. Many kids may be scared to tell adults or their parents, so it's important for parents to be vigilant for any signs of bullying and pay attention to their child's situation.
“Do not train a child to learn by force or harshness; but direct them to it by what amuses their minds, so that you may be better able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of the genius of each.”
- Plato
If your child or teenager displays any of these signs, it is likely that they are being bullied:
Comes home with injuries or damaged/missing belongings without explanation.
Eating habits change.
Makes excuses to avoid going to school.
Has fewer or no friends.
Feels helpless and insecure.
Behaves in ways that are out of character.
Avoids certain places or playing outside alone.
Experiences difficulty sleeping.
Withdraws from participating in school activities.
Grades are dropping or consistently low.
Makes negative self-comments.
At Houzn Jiu Jitsu, we focus on teaching your child how to handle tough situations without violence. Responding to a bully with aggression only makes things worse. Our Jiu Jitsu training teaches strategies, emotional control, patience, timing, and how to handle pressure. Equipped with these skills, your child will feel confident in facing a bully without getting hurt. Our first aim is always to use clear communication to avoid a fight. However, if physical intervention is necessary, your child will know how to defend themselves. Jiu Jitsu is especially effective for smaller or weaker individuals because it uses the opponent's energy against them.