Gabrielsdad
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My son has been training BJJ for around 4 years now and is really into it. Basically, it's a grappling martial art that teaches kids discipline, self-defense etc. It also gets them socialising with other kids in an ordered setting. My kid loves it and it's really impacted his life in many positive ways.
I recently found this article which is about an autistic child who is quite advanced in the sport. Basically it breaks down why/how it is beneficial to him and his family. Half of the article is a q&a with his father who details why it helps his son and how his son loves it too. There's one quote from his dad which sticks out to me where he says "After I am gone, I want him to always have a “safe place” to go that is always relatable to happy times and peace for him as an adult. What he does for a living is inconsequential as long as he is a kind, compassionate and a friend to those who need him." This really resonated with me in particular.
https://bjjtribes.com/bjj-kids-competitor-tyler-metcalf-autism-awareness-in-jiu-jitsu/
Seriously, if anyone has a child who you think may be interested in this then give it a go. You may be surprised at how your child reacts and it may become a really rewarding activity for them as well as yourself.
I recently found this article which is about an autistic child who is quite advanced in the sport. Basically it breaks down why/how it is beneficial to him and his family. Half of the article is a q&a with his father who details why it helps his son and how his son loves it too. There's one quote from his dad which sticks out to me where he says "After I am gone, I want him to always have a “safe place” to go that is always relatable to happy times and peace for him as an adult. What he does for a living is inconsequential as long as he is a kind, compassionate and a friend to those who need him." This really resonated with me in particular.
https://bjjtribes.com/bjj-kids-competitor-tyler-metcalf-autism-awareness-in-jiu-jitsu/
Seriously, if anyone has a child who you think may be interested in this then give it a go. You may be surprised at how your child reacts and it may become a really rewarding activity for them as well as yourself.