JUNIOR GRAPPLERS

About the Class

Jr. Grapplers (8-12 Years Old) In the Jr. Grapplers program, we focus on 33 non-violent self-defense techniques that teach children to “neutralize and negotiate” with the bullies. Verbal assertiveness strategies are a major portion of this curriculum. A child needs absolutely no experience to start, and we guarantee a noticeable increase in your child’s confidence within a few weeks! Critical Confidence Studies suggest that bullying may be the leading cause of low self-esteem in children, and according to some surveys, less than 15% of kids actually report acts of bullying. A child’s inability to stand up to a bully is rooted in profound fear for their personal safety. Ironically, the victims know that they must confront the bully and would like nothing more than to stand up to them. But, they simply can't follow through for fear of the physical harm that backs the bully's every action. And, therein lies the challenge – how do you instill in a victim of bullying the confidence to face the tormentor, look them in the eye, and back them down? The answer is simple – teach the victims to defend themselves against physical attack, and the rest will follow. Fighting Fire with Water Most martial arts programs rely on striking the attacker with violent punches, kicks, knees, and elbows, but in the Gracie Bullyproof® program we take a different approach. All the techniques are purely defensive and utilize no strikes. Furthermore, we teach children how to defuse confrontations with words and never to initiate physical aggression. If attacked, we offer techniques to non-violently neutralize the threat and gain control until help arrives. In the Gracie Bullyproof® program, we teach the children how to fight fire with water so that you never have to worry about your child becoming a bully under our guidance.  10-Day Free Trial! Most BJJ schools limit new students to one free trial class. We offer new students a 10-day risk-free trial that includes unlimited access to all of our beginner Gracie Bullyproof® classes. We’re confident that the curriculum, the camaraderie, and the quality of the instruction will exceed all your expectations. If that’s not the case, just let us know, and we will never charge you a penny. To take advantage of our 10-day free trial, simply contact us at call (760 964-3474) or email graciejjav@yahoo.com, and we’ll schedule your first class today!