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brazilian jiu-jitsu in Salt Lake city

brazilian jiu-jitsu in Salt Lake city

First Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Mission

​First BJJ mission is to provide the most effective
self-defense instruction in the world by giving
students the elements to defend themselves
without punches or kicks in any real life situation.
BJJ is a non-striking martial art. First Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu goal is to  teach our students how to defend themselves by taking their opponents to the ground. By doing this, we are able to defeat a much bigger and strong opponent through the use of leverage and the use of techniques that anyone, regardless of weight, strength or athletic ability, can learn.
Another big difference between BJJ and other martial arts is how we spar. In BJJ you can spar live every class. We call this "rolling"and it a fun and safe way to try the techniques that we know.
If you are interested in trying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu here  in Murray, Salt Lake, Utah, then set up a FREE TRIAL CLASS. At that time, Professors Suyan Queiroz and Carlos Santos can address any concerns that you may have. Check our schedule and be welcome  check us out! 

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FIRST BJJ UTAH - Why Every Parent Should Have Their Children Train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

FIRST BJJ Academy - Why Every Parent Should Have Their Children Train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

WHY EVERY PARENT SHOULD HAVE THEIR CHILDREN TRAIN BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU 

Written by Ivan Miroslavov Dimitrov

It is a well known fact that children need guidance in their life not only coming from their parents but also from an external source. We live in times which force parents to spend less time parenting and way too much worrying about the development and safety of their offspring. Sport classes are great for exercising and focusing the child’s attention but I believe that they fall short when compared to martial arts. The missing link in this case would be also covering the spritual aspect – believing that both psychological and physical, can be strengthened simultaneously . Signing the youngsters in a form of martial art has been a go-to move for decades among the parental bodies in order to get some aid in the endeavour of raising capable men and women who one day will grow up to be valuable contributing members of our society.
In the following text I would like to point out some of the crucial benefits of signing your kid to such classes and to present my personal observations both as a bystander and as a kid’s class coach with hands on approach in grappling and Brazilian jiu jitsu.

First off I would like to say that I respect all martial arts and think that they are all valuable for what they were created to be. That being said I strongly believe that when talking about kids some of them are better suited for the task than others. All forms of striking combat sports which include full contact sparring are dangerous and too risky for children. Also they do not give the opportunity of defending ones self just by controlling the attacker without actually harming them. This is the “bread and butter” of grappling sports and particularly Brazilian jiu jitus.
The main goal in this art is ALWAYS being aware and controlling the situation. Bjj prides itself on the usage of technique and leverage above everything. That is why it is called – “the gentle art”. The main concept is that you must shorten the distance between you and your opponent and initiate the clinch . Next you use various trips, throws and takedowns to bring the altercation to the ground. Once getting there, certain dominant positions and holds are used by the person versed in grappling to control the attacker.

Generally speaking not many systems of self defense allow the smaller and more times than not – the weaker person to subdue a larger opponent. As a result your child will not be thought to depend on size nor strength. Practitioners learn to defend themselves and control their opponent even without trading punches or using finishing holds that might get you in trouble with the school or the legal system. What you are doing is simply nullifying the potential of the other person inflict harm on you. In my opinion this is the ultimate anti-bullying tool. Having the opportunity to harm someone but choosing not to and making them aware of it.
What is even better is that children learn all these attributes including balance, reflexes, flexibility and weight distribution while playing and having fun. Most academies form the teaching and sparring sessions in a form of a game so self defense and play time are mixed in together in a very friendly environment. But I always say that if the only thing you learned out of your training in a combat sport is how to defend yourself and nothing more…you are clearly doing something wrong.

To be involved in such an art while growing up and forming as a personality is a very perplexing phenomenon which stimulates the mind as well as the body. Influenced by their instructors and professors the students themselves want to do better in and out of class. They are being thought how to break down and solve problems which occur both during training sessions and in life. Critical aspects of the child’s character are being forged right there on the tatami. Kids learn that sometimes you are going to be the smaller, weaker, slower or not in the best position possible, but you still have to do the best in your ability to not give up and to keep trying. Sometimes being disciplined and having a good work ethic takes you further than you thought it might. These are life-long lessons which I have found to be true through Brazlian jiu jitsu.

Here are some more significant values and lessons which your child will surely be exposed to while training :

-Self-Discipline and Responsibility. It is a big problem in the era we live in. Young people need to learn that engaging in something which is difficult to do and takes time is ultimately very important for your character.
-Respect. Something missing in many people. Disrespecting someone is definitely not acceptable in any dojo and kids understand that this kind of behavior is not permissible. Children learn to respect their professors, their teammates and also themselves.
-Finding peaceful solutions to problems. We have all been there as children. Aggravated and enraged at some other kid for doing something or acting mean. Kids that train have less desire to persue such goals as they do not feel the need to prove themselves. This makes them calmer and more racional in their decision making.
-Self-Esteem and confidence. It comes as the training hours start building up and the progress increases. Nothing makes the instructors happier than seeing how children change and start being more outgoing as their confidence raises.

Setting goals and acting on fulfilling them. When students set goals they should chase them and figure out on their own that when you truly want something in life you have to work hard to get it.
-Belonging somewhere. Brazilian jiu jitsu allows students to become comfortable with being in close physical contact in a society where we are becoming increasingly more isolated by technology. In combat sports we need our training partners in order to do what we love. This is a rule. We spend a big part of our lives with them and ultimately become one big family. This positive influence is crucial to any youngster and their understanding of society. It builds comradery and shows young people that they are appreciated and important to one another and their team.

I have been a witness and in charge of kid’s classes in Brazilian jiu jitsu and I have to say that just seeing how much the kids enjoy playing and learning lights a spark inside me too. When you show them a move and they do it correctly you feel so proud of them and they feel it too!
Brazilian jiu jitsu is a great gift and it is even better if it has been given when you are too young to understand it. Not just the self defense aspect of the art. In fact just like with adults- lots of people sign up out of fear. They are worried that something might happen to them and they are willing to put the hours of work and learn how to handle stressful situations. But when enough time has passed you begin understand that this actually was not what kept you practicing the art for so long. It is a vehicle for developing your human potential. Everything is about the new friendships, taking good care of your mind and body, the life lessons you learn both about others and about yourself. I strongly recommend all parents to take this step and just bear witness of how your child’s perception of the world will begin to change.

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First BJJ Center

Here at First BJJ Center in Utah, you will find a

place that is 100% family oriented. 

We want your family to become our family too!

First Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Center - The only BJJ school in Salt Lake City, with 2 native Brazilians, Black Belts and IBJJF World Champions teaching cutting-edge techniques for the whole family! Memberships include Unlimited Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-defense classes for kids and adults and of levels of experience. Learn about First BJJ programs, belt system, benefits and values you and your family will acquire without noticing. Join the First Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Family! 
​First Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a BJJ school
fully operated by world class BJJ Black Belt 
Professors Suyan Queiroz and Carlos Santos 
from the legendary Carlson Gracie School

first bjj academy Utah at jiujitsu magazine oct 2014

first bjj academy Utah at jiujitsu magazine oct 2014

FIRST BJJ - Why train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

Why train BJJ at First Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Utah?

Improve your cardio, get more energy, and eliminate the stress that was brought on from work before you go home.

You will feel more comfortable and confident going into work on the next day because you will know what real pressure is and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu helps you understand the importance of staying calm under pressure.

BJJ also helps to keep your ego in check what makes it a lot easier to work with your coworkers. You simply take what you do on the mats and apply it to the workplace.

You become more easygoing and more open-minded when it comes to the ideas of coworkers as well as any individuals that reports directly to you.

Besides, all those benefits will naturally be applied in all aspects of your life. Family and friends will notice and get curious about your new life-style.  

Another reason for you to start training at First BJJ is that it’s FUN!  That’s right, you will have fun going to BJJ class to learn a new technique or build upon the self-defense skills that you have been working on. If you were never excited to go to the gym to lift or run on the treadmill, consider yourself a very fortunate person to have found a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school where everyone is on the same page of helping every teammate get better.

Reasons why martial arts are better for kids than team sports

Gender Equality

I am sure that while many parents would consider martial arts for their sons, not nearly as many would consider it for their daughters. However the martial arts are one of the few sports where both boys and girls can play together. At First bjj Academy we have a large amount of girls in our Jr Program and in many classes they outnumber the boys. The girls are among the most technically proficient students we have and often dominate many of the local, regional and national competitions they enter. Martial Artist also gives brothers and sisters an opportunity to practice together and learn from one another as well (not to mention the convenience of having all of your kids in one place at a time).