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MTKrav911 · 04-04-2008, 03:52 PM

I know in our gym we have a kids BJJ class, but only for the kids who were advanced already in the regular Karate classes. I agree with that. You want them to have the discipline of having mastered a TMA, then bring them into the world of grappling.

Most our kids BJJers are 10-12 years old and have done outstanding in the Gracie Tourneys out here.

They pick it up very fast too. Some of these "kids", if they stick with it? At least in BJJ? Are gonna be scary when they're 18, 19, 20.

Some of the classes sometimes have the adults roll with them, not to beat them down or anything, but to present the problem of what a far larger opponent presents. More for technique than anything. Make the kids think out of the box in other words.

04-04-2008, 03:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
MTKrav911 Ruler of All I Survey Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: East Bay CA Posts: 7,794 Points: 11 Bank: 253,129 Total Points: 253,139 Donate	I know in our gym we have a kids BJJ class, but only for the kids who were advanced already in the regular Karate classes. I agree with that. You want them to have the discipline of having mastered a TMA, then bring them into the world of grappling. Most our kids BJJers are 10-12 years old and have done outstanding in the Gracie Tourneys out here. They pick it up very fast too. Some of these "kids", if they stick with it? At least in BJJ? Are gonna be scary when they're 18, 19, 20. Some of the classes sometimes have the adults roll with them, not to beat them down or anything, but to present the problem of what a far larger opponent presents. More for technique than anything. Make the kids think out of the box in other words. __________________ "I may not break your spirit, but I sure as hell can break your back! Last Stop MeatbalL!" - Thunderlips (Rocky III)