The belief in oneself, habits, goal-achieving, and character development traits are more valuable than any Jiu Jitsu technique.
What is Jiu Jitsu?
Jiu Jitsu is the art of control.
Jiu Jitsu is a language that we speak using our bodies. Students of Jiu Jitsu know how to use their bodies to communicate.
Much like chess, this martial art involves problem solving, but using the human body to form shapes. If this, than that; now what shape do I need to form to control my opponent, or deny them from controlling me.
In this world, we grapple on the ground, utilize space and leverage to control positions and communicate our intentions.
But first, students need self-control. “I need to control ME, before I can control WE.” Students will learn accountability of their own movement and decisions as a long-term goal in the pursuit of mastering this beautiful art.
Who can learn this?
Anyone can learn.
If you have a body, you are an athlete. Your body is a performance vehicle waiting for the knowledge to awaken your potential.
As this is a fighting sport and martial art, the physical endeavor can be an intimidating part of the experience.
However, from the shyest kid, the non-athletic, the doubtful, anyone can learn, everyone will transform. The slow will be become faster, the shy more assured, the weak become strong.
The Jiu Jitsu experience is an investment and learning is a long-term process that must be honored. Anyone can learn, however, it takes many years to master.