Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is valuable for women in particular: domestic violence, including physical and sexual abuse, is far too prevalent in the US and abroad, and most of the time, the victims are women. Most girls growing up aren't taught to be tough physically, we aren't taught how to throw a punch, or to fight back. We're "supposed" to be sweet and gentle and kind.
But, unfortunatly for most of us physical or sexual assault and violence has touched all of our lives in some way. Some of us have been victims, some of us have had loved ones who have been victims and all of us have heard stories of victims. Just the thought of it makes us feel uncomfortable, vulnerable and even afraid. Jiu Jitsu, how ever helps women to be pro-active in order to prevent attack situations, and, in the unfortunate and rare event of an actual attack situation, to provide women with a plan of action and the necessary training to successfully defend themselves and get away. Normally when a woman gets attacked, the attacker is not trying to box or kick-box with her. The attacker most likely wants to grab her and control her movements and this often includes taking her to the ground. Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is perfect for that type of confrontation. Women learn how to escape, hold, control, and submit an opponent from the ground.Using the principles of leverage and angles, BJJ equips women with the defensive tools required to subdue or escape a larger or stronger person’s aggression.
But, unfortunatly for most of us physical or sexual assault and violence has touched all of our lives in some way. Some of us have been victims, some of us have had loved ones who have been victims and all of us have heard stories of victims. Just the thought of it makes us feel uncomfortable, vulnerable and even afraid. Jiu Jitsu, how ever helps women to be pro-active in order to prevent attack situations, and, in the unfortunate and rare event of an actual attack situation, to provide women with a plan of action and the necessary training to successfully defend themselves and get away. Normally when a woman gets attacked, the attacker is not trying to box or kick-box with her. The attacker most likely wants to grab her and control her movements and this often includes taking her to the ground. Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is perfect for that type of confrontation. Women learn how to escape, hold, control, and submit an opponent from the ground.Using the principles of leverage and angles, BJJ equips women with the defensive tools required to subdue or escape a larger or stronger person’s aggression.
