For as long as it has existed, Jiu Jitsu has been rooted in family values. The “Gracie Family,” responsible for modernizing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, has demonstrated over generations how a family can reach its full potential physically and emotionally through Jiu Jitsu.
From mother and son, father and daughter, husband and wife, etc…. the value of training Jiu Jitsu with your family can be tied to stronger relationships and personal growth.
What Makes Jiu Jitsu The Perfect Family Activity?
When family members train together, Jiu Jitsu becomes more than a physical workout. It’s a shared experience that creates a supportive environment and enhances trust. Jiu Jitsu offers families the opportunity to overcome challenges, cheer each other on, and learn new skills in a safe training environment.
The teamwork and communication required to get each other through the difficult challenges extends beyond the day-to-day training. The improved communication and building of trust changes the dynamics of your family in the most positive ways.
Life Skills And Leading By Example
Jiu Jitsu, like life, is all about consistency. There is no way around achieving your goals and becoming the best version of yourself without hard work, and being consistent makes Jiu Jitsu the perfect outlet to lead your family by example.
By showing humility in your defeats, resilience in working toward goals, and consistency by throwing on your Gi and putting in the work yourself, you are building a rock-solid foundation of trust that is necessary for every healthy relationship.
In turn, training Jiu Jitsu with your family is a great opportunity to be a role model for them by setting the standard on how to deal with losses, overcoming adversity, and setting goals. Through hard work and consistent effort, you’ll find that this will lead to you being the best version of yourself for your family.
Embracing Vulnerability As A Family With Jiu Jitsu
It has become normalized in today’s society to bottle up emotional pains and negative thoughts. This, for obvious reasons, can cause a divide and lag in communication between family members. Jiu Jitsu works as a vessel in fighting against this and bringing families closer together. The humbling nature of Jiu Jitsu puts everyone who trains in very vulnerable predicaments. No one is invincible.
When you and your family members see each other exposed in this way, you bond through relatability, and trust is further cemented in the relationships. Through these experiences, you’ll find it natural to connect in deep conversation and see sides of each other you’d otherwise wouldn’t have seen. Jiu Jitsu works its magic by bringing our struggles to light and allowing for our loved ones to relate, creating an unbreakable bond between families.
Conclusion
Many Jiu Jitsu students worldwide will proudly refer to the people they share the mats with as their second family. The challenges faced together during training build a very deep connection that lasts a lifetime. Imagine how much deeper those connections can get when sharing the mats with your own family and the people you love.
Jiu Jitsu is a gold mine for families that prioritize strengthening relationships and learning important life skills. As an activity, Jiu Jitsu is the complete package as it offers families the chance to spend quality time together, work on their physical and mental health, and develop communication amongst each other.
SBG Atlanta prides itself on it’s commitment to providing a safe, family-friendly environment for all ages to come and experience the immense benefits of martial arts. From beginners to well-seasoned veterans and professionals, we would be honored to have you and your family join us on your jiu jitsu journey!
