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Head Professor: Alex Faria

Details: SIA is headed by Professor Alex Faria, a Roger Gracie Black Belt, leading a team of world-class instructors. Roger Gracie is widely regarded as the greatest BJJ fighter of all time, and we are privileged to have two Roger Gracie Black Belts, as well as two Roberto Godoi Black Belts on our mats. A legit lineage matters, and our lineage is your lineage. SIA is owned by a US based family with roots back to Brazil and a love of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Our mission is to help each individual that walks through the doors of one of our academies, become a part of a family where they can become a better version of themselves through the support of staff and students alike. “Iron Sharpening Iron” Proverbs 27:17

Kids Program Url: https://sharpenironacademy.com/kids

Kids Program Detail: Parents often enroll their children in martial arts programs and for a variety of reasons. The benefits from training, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in particular, are endless. Here are 7 reasons to get your child started in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. 1 – Confidence - Martial arts develops confidence in children, but Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu does it best! BJJ is very different than traditional martial arts. There are no choreographed patterns, screaming and breaking boards, and there is no punching and kicking. BJJ allows kids to engage in a realistic combat situation where they are trying to grapple to a dominant position, escape a compromising position or apply a submission (joint lock or choke). BJJ gives a child real self confidence and a real way to defend themselves. 2 – Social Skills - The environment on the mat is incredible. When we walk into the academy we are all equal, no matter what. BJJ brings in people from all walks of life and kids can meet new friends they may never have in any other way. We see each other all the time, creating a very strong bond. We trust and depend on each other in order to learn. 3 – Fitness - BJJ will develop functional strength, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility. You are always learning new techniques and the ability to “tap out” allows you to train at 100% without risk of serious injury. Plus, it’s more fun to work out with your friends! 4 – Focus - BJJ provides an activity that is both physically demanding and mentally stimulating. Learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is fun but it can be challenging. If it’s fun and challenging, they’ll want to do it. 5 – Problem Solving Skills - BJJ enables children to develop vital problem solving skills. Every class and training partner provides new problems and situations that must be overcome. They will learn to solve problems in a timely manner while under pressure. 6 – Self-Defense - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a great self-defense system to learn. It has been shown that most physical altercations end up on the ground where Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is most useful. But also, BJJ teaches you to be a calm person and you become better at avoiding and preventing such altercations. 7 – Superhero Dreams - It’s not very likely that we will ever be bitten by a radioactive spider to superpower our bodies. Everyone wants to improve upon themselves. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will bring kids closer to their superhero dreams than anything else. They will learn more life lessons on the mat than in any ivy league school.

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Country: United States