Zenyo Jiu Jitsu is dedicated to helping families guide their children in being strong and gentle.
Zenyo uses play as a primary method in Jiu Jitsu training. The science on play is clear: “Research on rough-and-tumble play in animals and humans has shown that it is necessary for the development and maintenance of social awareness, cooperation, fairness and altruism,” writes Dr. Stuart Brown in his book Play: How It Shapes The Brain, Opens The Imagination and Invigorates The Soul.
Play, in the form of Jiu Jitsu, has incredible benefits. Through play, children are able to progress at their own level and pace as they build the toughness necessary for Jiu Jitsu. Play is fun but also a catalyst for the kind of intrinsic motivation that leads to long-term success.
This is why Zenyo, in our teaching of Jiu Jitsu, is committed to play as a key method for kids in becoming healthier, stronger, and more confident.