Every year, thousands of people make New Year’s Resolutions to start off a new year with a clean slate, and potentially new commitments for a more positive lifestyle. And every year, a large percentage of those people end up not sticking with their resolution. This is not a failure, it’s just an experience of life where one realizes their choice or commitment simply did not align well to be a sustainable lifestyle change.
Sustainability with a new activity, hobby, passion, etc. is a key in maintaining it. Jiu-Jitsu is an activity that has a variety of benefits, from self-defense, cardio and physical health, mental health & exercise, and self-discipline. It is rare that one new thing can bring all of this into your life, yet still only require a little bit of time and effort from you. Jiu-Jitsu is an activity that is sustainable, because it can easily fit into a busy schedule, it is affordable, and it brings a variety of benefits that go beyond one dimension of health.
It’s obvious it is a physical sport and you will inherit physical benefits, from potential cardio improvements, physical strength, agility, and your core will get a workout like never before. But you don’t beed to be an strong beast to participate and be successful in jiu-jitsu. Anyone at any shape, size, strength and athletic ability can be successful.
Another interesting aspect of Jiu-Jitsu is that your mind will also reap benefits. Jiu-Jitsu has been described as physical chess. It is as much analytical, as it is physical. The technical side of Jiu-Jitsu requires a balance of proper strength, technique and mind. Keeping your mind active has been proven to help increase a a healthy mental state.
We don’t care if you try our school or another, we just encourage anyone to try Jiu-Jitsu, especially if you are thinking of a new activity to partake in for your New Year’s Resolution, or if you just want to make a lifestyle change to get healthy. If other activities or exercises just haven’t stuck with you, we feel that Jiu-Jitsu will have a totally different impression on you.