From the Reflex Brazilian Jiu Jitsu website:

“We take a lot of pride in the children’s classes that we provide here at Reflex Jiu Jitsu. In our opinion, nothing can be better for your kids than an activity where they can have fun, stay active, and learn amazing life skills. Not to mention, the ability to defend themselves in the event of extreme bullying.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a grappling based martial art that has been developed extensively over the last hundred years. It was first brought to the United States from Brazil sometime in the early 20th century by the now famed Gracie family.

As an art, Jiu Jitsu focuses heavily on defending yourself by controlling an attacker, taking the fight to the ground, and submitting your opponent. This has been proven time and time again to be the most effective and efficient form of self defense. By utilizing the advanced techniques of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and applying its unique concepts of leverage and control, this effectiveness has become wildly popular. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is now one of the most popular martial arts in the world.

Many practitioners are drawn to it because of the overall safety it has provided to its students. The lack of advanced striking in Jiu Jitsu allows you to practice at a high level that is extremely realistic, without a high risk of injury. This is an obvious benefit to both adult and kids that practice BJJ.”