
Why Martial Arts Helps Kids Succeed in School (From a Mom and a Coach)
by Jennifer Cooper-Coach, mom and grandma As a mom of six, a grandmother of three and a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach who has trained for the past eight years, I have seen firsthand how martial arts can truly change a child's life. When parents ask me if Jiu Jitsu is good for kids my answer is always a big yes--not just for self-defense, but because if helps them in school, at home and in life. Here's what I have noticed over the years with my own kids and the students I have coached: 1. Focus Improves in Class and at Home Kids today are pulled in a million directions. Jiu Jitsu gives them the tools to slow down, pay attention, and really focus. I've watched children who ....
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