How do I know if Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is right for me?
Many times when people are seeking a Martial Art to train, whether it be MMA, Thai -Boxing, Wrestling, or Judo, they also at some point decide to search for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu near me to see what it has to offer. How do you know which discipline is the best for you or your kids?
Each school is different and you should check out them out to see which one is right for you. If you are looking for adult or kids BJJ classes in Seattle, WA, we would love to have you check out our classes to experience our approach for yourself.
Here are a few principles we focus on in the academy. We think the more you know what you are looking for in training, the more you will get out of it!
Hope to see you on the mat!!
Turn Frustration into Focus
Martial Arts is about developing your ability to turn frustration into focus.
A common misconception is that training is about the number of techniques or moves you “know”, and how mean or aggressively you can apply them.
Martial Arts is physics, while under duress, with composure. We can teach you how.
Becoming a martial artist means to understand the difference between fighting and beating someone up. Learning martial arts is about using composed skill, not blind rage,
Develop Your Practice
Jiu Jitsu can be thought of as an approach to discipline or a practice, not just a skill set alone.
Jiu Jitsu skill is developed through mindful, intentional practice in a high pressure environment. The better you get at being mindful and practicing with intent - the more nuance and subtlty you notice in technique, and thus you improve more with each visit.
If instead you train yourself to panic, or be unnecessarily emotional when confronted with adversity - the more likely THAT discipline will show up when actual adversity presents itself.
Training is just developing focus under pressure.
Good vs Perfect
Praxis means thought into action. Thoughts of what perfect training should be often interfere with aspirations to actually train. To develop skill.
Jiu Jitsu is about overcoming adversity. We approach Jiu Jitsu from this stand point - The art is necesarilly challenging.
The aim of training is to elevate you to that challenge, not to diminish the adversity. We can scale, and we do. But the point is to overcome, not avoid. The academy is here to provide that place
Begin
Again, if necessary. As many times as needed.
Here is the secret of learning Jiu Jitsu. Just start. Don’t quit. Train often. Adapt and figure it out.
This way, the Jiu Jitsu you need will be ready when you need it - instead of the Jiu Jitsu you imagine remaining unrealized potential.
There will always be demands on your time - you may not always have the chance to train.
The best time for you to have started was when you were a kiddo, the second best time is today.
To get started just schedule a free class below.
Try a Class
Classes are beginner friendly. You will get a solid and safe introduction to Jiu Jitsu.
Hope to see you on the mat!