The main reason why Jiu-jitsu is highly recommended for girls / women is because it teaches you how to protect yourself, using technique rather than strength. Thus, you can easily control an attacker who is larger and stronger.
Statistics show that a woman in the US is assaulted every 9 seconds and has a 1 in 5 chance of being raped in her lifetime. Thus, girls must learn to defend themselves and martial arts is a practical option. But why Jiu-jitsu for women?
The aim of most attackers is to get you down to the ground. Most martial arts teach patterns of movements but do not really train you how to defend yourself on the floor. Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is among the few sports that teaches you techniques on effective ground fighting. So, for women, once the attacker takes you down, then the techniques you have learned will give you a good chance for defense. Through leverage, movements, and body positioning, you can use Brazilian Jiu-jitsu to control a physically superior assailant.
Aside from self-defense, women who train BJJ are also more confident and train you to keep your cool under pressure. Furthermore, it also helps sharpen the mind as it is often compared to chess played with physical body parts and resisting the training partner, training you to strategize and use techniques to overcome your opponent.
Brazilian Jiu jitsu classes are known for being a full body workout that burns tons of calories while building strength and flexibility. Everyone can train, even non-athletics, beginners, and can be applied to any body shape or size and from all ages and backgrounds. Compared to running on treadmills and pumping weights, no special equipment is needed in BJJ. You can get fit in a small amount of time and space. Plus, you will learn a new life skill that can be your lifesaver in the future.
Global BJJ Naples offers Women's Brazilian Jiu jitsu, Adult Brazilian Jiu jitsu, Kids Brazilian Jiujitsu, and Family Brazilian Jiujitsu classes. Unlike many other sports and physical activities, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is unique that it can be done by anyone. Regardless of age, gender, size, or physical limitations, you can come and join Global Brazilian Jiu-jitsu classes that are offered at various times Mondays to Sundays, in both Gi and No-Gi.
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