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Extra-Curricular Brazilian Jiu jitsu
🌟Extra-Curricular Brazilian Jiu jitsu 🌟​
We are delighted to announce that the latest extra-curricular activity we will shortly be providing our students is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a grappling based martial art with tons of benefits for young people. Listed below are but a few. please don’t hesitate to get in contact for more information about our latest lunchtime activity.
- Physical Fitness: BJJ provides an excellent full-body workout that improves strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness. It helps young people stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- Self-Defense Skills: BJJ teaches practical self-defense techniques that can boost confidence and help young individuals protect themselves in real-life situations.
- Discipline: Grappling sports require discipline and regular practice, which can instill important life skills like time management and dedication.
- Problem Solving: BJJ is often compared to chess due to its strategic nature. Young practitioners learn to think critically and solve problems on the mat, which can translate into improved problem-solving skills in other aspects of life.
- Focus and Concentration: The sport requires intense focus and concentration. Practicing BJJ can help young individuals improve their ability to concentrate on tasks and maintain mental clarity.
- Respect and Sportsmanship: Grappling sports emphasize respect for opponents, coaches, and training partners. Young practitioners learn the importance of sportsmanship and treating others with respect both on and off the mat.
- Social Skills: BJJ offers the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, fostering social skills and creating a sense of community.
- Goal Setting: BJJ provides a clear progression through belts and ranks, encouraging young people to set and work towards achievable goals.
- Stress Relief:Â Engaging in physical activity like BJJ can reduce stress and anxiety levels, helping young individuals manage the pressures of daily life.
- Cultural Awareness: BJJ has deep cultural roots in Brazil, and learning the sport can introduce young people to Brazilian culture and history.
- Lifelong Learning: BJJ is a complex and evolving sport, encouraging a lifelong commitment to learning and personal growth.
- Healthy Competition: Competition in BJJ can teach young individuals how to handle wins and losses gracefully, promoting a healthy approach to competition in all aspects of life.
- Teamwork: While BJJ is an individual sport, it’s often practiced within a team or academy. Young practitioners learn to work as a team, support each other’s growth, and build camaraderie
Well done Ryan!
Well done to Nenagh College student, Ryan Gratton!
Well done to Ryan Gratton, Brehon O’ Donnell, Kedagh Broderick and Cillian Healy who all represented Munster U17s in a friendly Vs US Touring side EIRA Rugby in Fethard Town Park yesterday. Well done boys and hopefully it’s the first of many @Munsterrugby appearances.
MEGAN ARMITAGE SET TO BECOME FIRST IRISHWOMAN TO RIDE IN TOUR DE FRANCE FEMMES
What an amazing achievement from former Nenagh College student, Megan Armitage. Well done Megan!!
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