Texarkana Jiu Jitsu and Fitness

Texarkana's Leading Martial Arts and Fitness Gym for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), MMA, Kickboxing, Wrestling, Judo, Combat Arts, and Fitness Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamps!

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๐—๐—ถ๐˜‚ ๐—๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€๐˜‚ ๐—ž๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ข๐—ป ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ต.

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The majority of sports are excellent for kids helping them set goals, get in shape, and have fun.

The most athletic kids often get all the playing time though in team sports. It makes sense, the teams are trying to win.

The challenge is that the kids that really need the most development physically and mentally often aren’t ever put in the game to any real degree.

๐˜๐˜ข๐˜ท๐˜ฆ ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ ๐˜ฆ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ต ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ข ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ฅ’๐˜ด ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ง๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ, ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜บ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ข ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ฏ’๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ง๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ๐˜บ?

We have a simple solution.

Martial Arts training.

Every child participates and progresses at their own rate. We’re there to help them every step of the way.

We know that most kids will never be a World Champion.

We do believe that every child can develop both physically and mentally to such a degree that they’re able to do more than they ever believed possible.

Want to try a first Free Jiu Jitsu Class for your son or daughter?

Contact Us (email or call) and we’ll set it up for you!

Texarkana Jiu Jitsu

903-793-1085

Jiu Jitsu for Everyone Age 4 Through Adult Men and Women.

No Experience Necessary!

How To Stop Bullying in Texarkana

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Bullying is a problem for so many kids and can effect them for the rest of their lives.

We can’t help kids by hoping that other kids will do the right thing and stop.

Kids are empowered when they are confident. When they know that they can take care of themselves.

They no longer have to live in fear.

This makes all the difference.

Self confidence means they probably will never be bullied again.

They most likely will never have to have a physical conflict because the bullies lack self esteem and want an easy target.

Developing self confidence is the real key.

We’ve helped countless kids over the years overcome problems with bullying.

If your child is being bullied, put them in a program that teaches them how to handle a bully so they won’t have to live in fear.

If you want to find out more about our program, send us a message.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that helps kids be able to defend themselves in the worst possible positions against bigger, stronger opponents.

Of course, the real benefit of training is knowing that they are no longer in danger, that’s self confidence.

We’re here to help!

Texarkana Jiu Jitsu
903-793-1085

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Everyone Age 4 Through Adult Men and Women

Kids Love Martial Arts @ Texarkana Jiu Jitsu!

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Once on the mat, they forget about video games and focus on getting better and learning to win on and off the mat.

The secret formula for a child’s success…

Martial Arts + Movement + Motivation = Motivated, Fit, Confident Kid!

Interested in trying out our kid’s martial arts program?

Send us a MESSAGE and we’ll set up a first FREE class for you!

Texarkana Jiu Jitsu and Fitness

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Everyone Age 4 Through Adult Men and Women!
No Experience Necessary. All Fitness Levels Welcome.

VIDEOS: Some of our awesome kids putting in some training time on Valentine’s Day and working off the candy hearts.

Why Texarkana Kids Love Martial Arts

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Kids Love Training Martial Arts In Texarkanaย kids love martial arts training at the best school in texarkana

You might think that kids want to learn martial arts because of the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Movie or Lego’s Ninjago show they’ve watched…ย  or maybe you have spent some time watching some of the ‘old’ classics you watched growing up… Karate Kid, Chuck Norris, Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, or Jean Claude Van Damme.

The truth is that kids have always loved the martial arts and maybe even more so now.ย 

They see a martial artist doing some cool move and they want to learn how to do it.

Kids also want to move and get some exercise. It’s just part of our innate blueprint, our DNA.

Kids have a lot of extra energy because they are designed to move… a lot!

Kids also want to train for many of the same reasons that their parents want themย to train in martial artsโ€ฆ to develop confidence, focus, self control, and better social relationships… of course it helps that the training is a blast for them.

This is critically important.

As parents, one of the greatest things we want for our kids is to see them happy.

If they can have fun while improving their health, fitness, and mental outlook… all the better!

The environment that children face today is very different from what the lastย generation experienced.

The kids are spending a lot of time on electronic media.

The schools have been forced to cut their PE fitness programs to save money.

These are big problems for physical and mental development.

Times and technology are moving very fast.

These environmental changes have caused kids toย mature a little faster and often at the expense of just being a kid.

They’re under more stress and don’t have as many physical outlets as we did in school growing up.

It is easy to see why martialย arts benefits, like self discipline and confidence are so important to our children.

They also develop self defense skills that not only really boost their confidence, also gives them a sense of security and insulates them from bullying.

While it isnโ€™t the only benefit of training, the ability toย protect oneself from harm is critical to the child’s development.

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Dr. Abraham Maslow was aย renowned psychologist that studied motivation and needs.

He created the hierarchy of needs that had 5 levels.ย 

His theory states that we must satisfy the lower levels before we can move on to achieve higher level needs.

Maslow’s theory put security at the 2nd level, just after physiological needs like breathing, eating, and water.

This means that security is the foundation that all people required before moving to achieve the higher levels of humanity like love, confidence (he called self esteem), and self actualization.

ย The martial arts provideย our kids with self defense techniquesย which enable them to concentrate on other areas of their lives.

Martial arts training like Jiu Jitsu offer so many benefits to kids from improving their fitness to self defense, confidence, and all the mental benefits that have traditionally been associated with martial arts.

Even better, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers kids the ability to defend themselves without ever having to hurt the other child.

Other arts teach predominately striking based solutions to self defense.

Many parents would prefer that their child doesn’t have to solve every conflict with a punch or kick to the face of another child.

In Jiu Jitsu, the kids learn how to control their opponent so that they are no longer a threat which is safer for both kids in most altercations.

If you’re interested in trying a first Free Class of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for your child, just contact us and we’ll get it set up for you!

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts and Fitness Classes for Kids (Age 4 and Up), Teens, Men and Women.

We Help Texarkana Area Kids, Men, and Women Live Healthier, More Active Lives.ย 

Martial Arts Classes for Fitness, Self Defense, Confidence, Competition, and a More Active, Positive Lifestyle!

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Kids Martial Arts. Cardio Kickboxing. Yoga. Beginners and All Fitness Levels Are Always Welcome!

Call Us: (903) 793-1085 Email Us: TexarkanaJiuJitsu@gmail.com

A Parent’s Guide To Martial Arts In Texarkana

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Parents Have Several Different Options For Kids Martial Arts Classes In Texarkana.

Martial arts can definitely be confusing to parents that haven’t been involved in an art before!โ€‹

This post is meant to help parents learn a little more about the martial arts so they can make the best decision for their family.

This post covers a lot of things a parent who is unfamiliar with the martial arts should know before choosing a Texarkana martial arts school for their child.

We talk aboutย traditional martial arts versus combat sportsย martial arts programs in this previous post.

So many different martial arts exist…ย Judo? Kickboxing? MMA? Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)? Wrestling? Karate? Tae Kwon Do, Ninjitsu?? Krav Maga? Boxing? Self Defense?

Parents put their kids into a martial arts program for many different reasons.

The parent might be concerned about theirย child being bullied or want them to get more active to get in shape, learn to focus better (many parents that have kids with ADD and ADHD put their kids in our program), discipline, self defense, develop mental toughness, help them develop better social skills or a better positive mindset.

There are many different martial arts styles that emphasize very different techniques.

Some martial arts focus on teaching a child how to punch and kick to defend themselves.

Examples of these types of martial arts are karate, tae kwon do (TKD), boxing, kickboxing, and to varying degrees mixed martial arts (MMA).

Other martial arts focus on techniques that allow someone to control a larger, more aggressive opponent and put them in a position where they are unable to harm the person.

The attacked can then determine the appropriate response whether it’s controlling the person, getting away, or using additional force.

Examples of these arts include Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Wrestling.

This is primarily what we teach the kids at Texarkana Jiu Jitsu… Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (with self defense application), Judo, and Wrestling.

We do this because we wantย the kids to be able to control the situation and not just get in a punching and kicking contest with another kids.

This reduces the chances that your child will get hit and also prevents the other child from having to be hurt as well.

The next big thing to consider has to do with who is teaching your child.

It’s important that the school instructors have good character and a positive attitude.

This is much more important than even the style.

It really matters who your child spends time with because it has a big impact on them.

The instructors also create the culture in the class.

How the class is ran and how the kids behave in class.

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This is important for the same reason.

Your child is influenced by those around them.

We really focus on creating the right environment to help kids achieve more in martial arts and more importantly, outside of martial arts.

Speaking of those around them, another important factor is the age group of the program.

We’ve found over the last 19 years of teaching Jiu Jitsu in Texarkana that the kids need to have age appropriate instruction.

We break the classes down into 2 groups – the 4 to 6 year olds and the 7 to 12 year old groups.

Even within the same age group, we often split the kids based on physical attributes and age.

 

The facility also matters.

 

It’s important that it’s large enough, safe, and clean.

 

It’s important that the program offers a free class to check out the instruction, facility, and culture of the school.

At Texarkana Jiu Jitsu, we offer a free first class to come in and check out the program.

It’s the first step to make sure the program is right for you and your family.

It gives you the opportunity to see the facility, meet the instructors, and have any questions you have about the programs answered.

This will help you make a better decision about the program before joining.

As far as price goes, most martial arts schools will be within about $10 per month of one another for tuition.

Many schools also have added fees of buying equipment as often as every month, paying for promotion ceremonies, membership in associations, and events.

We charge $97 a month for the kids classes. Weโ€‹ do not other hidden charges. We holdโ€‹ โ€‹in school competitions,parents night out, parties, and events for the kids for free.

It’s really important that parents understand the ins and outs of martial arts and think about these things so they can make the right decision for their children.

If you’re interested in setting up the first class, contact us and we’ll get it set up for you!

Texarkana Jiu Jitsu and Fitness

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts and Fitness Classes for Kids (Age 4 and Up), Teens, Men and Women. We Help Texarkana Area Kids, Men, and Women Live Healthier, More Active Lives.

Martial Arts Classes for Fitness, Self Defense, Confidence, Competition, and a More Active, Positive Lifestyle!

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Kids Martial Arts. Cardio Kickboxing. Yoga. Beginners and All Fitness Levels Are Always Welcome!

Call Us: (903) 793-1085 Email Us: TexarkanaJiuJitsu@gmail.com