Bullied or shy?
Help them stand tall.
Telling a child to "be brave" rarely works. Confidence comes from doing hard things and getting good at them. Here's how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) helps.
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Watch first
Watch: why jiu-jitsu helps kids stand up to bullying (7 min)
Video by GracieBreakdown on YouTube. No punches, no kicks: kids BJJ is about balance, control and staying calm.
First things first: bullying is never your child's fault. If it's happening at school, talk to their teacher or principal and note what happens and when. If your child seems very distressed or unsafe, speak to your GP or Kids Helpline. BJJ works alongside that support, not instead of it.
5 ways BJJ builds confidence
Confidence comes from doing
Every new skill they couldn't do last week is proof they can handle hard things.
Body language changes
Standing tall, eye contact and a firm "stop" get practised on the mat until they show up at school.
Calm under pressure
Kids practise staying calm in tricky positions on a soft mat while a coach talks them through it.
Control, not striking
A grappling sport with no punches or kicks. Kids learn to keep balance, escape a grab and get back up.
A team to belong to
Bullying is lonely. A class gives kids friends, role models and coaches who notice when something's wrong.
★★★★★ 4.9 stars from 70+ Google reviews
From local families across Mill Park and the northern suburbs.
Kids BJJ at Spectrum
Spectrum Sports Combat is a family gym at 7/50 Heaths Court, Mill Park, close to South Morang, Epping, Bundoora, Mernda, Doreen and Lalor. Kids classes are for ages 4–14, run by head coach Ryan and Professor Rodolfo Marques.
- Supervised, friendly classes built for beginners
- No experience needed
- Your child's first class is free
We can't promise bullying will stop. Nobody honestly can. What we work towards is a child who stands a bit taller, speaks up a bit more and looks forward to training.
Parents ask
My child is very shy. Will they cope?
Shy kids often get the most out of it. Coaches go at your child's pace.
Will it make my child aggressive?
There are no punches or kicks. Kids learn control, respect for partners and when not to use what they know.
What ages?
Kids classes are for ages 4 to 14.
Do they need experience or gear?
No. Book the free first class and we'll tell you what to bring.
Let them try it
The first class is free. No pressure, no commitment.
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