Another fantastic benefit to kids who train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu that is greatly overlooked is the physical aspect of training. From the initial warm up to rolling, BJJ is sure to get your heart rate up and the sweat rolling. The CDC (Center For Disease Control) actually came out with an alarming fact:
“The percentage of children aged 6–11 years in the United States who were obese increased from 7% in 1980 to nearly 18% in 2012. Similarly, the percentage of adolescents aged 12–19 years who were obese increased from 5% to nearly 21% over the same period.”
Now more than ever, exercise is incredibly important for our children.