The mental peace that comes from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can be just as beneficial as the physical benefits an individual gains. This form of martial arts requires discipline, focus and patience. As people try and fail at BJJ they may become frustrated, but BJJ teaches students to get back up and try again.
Over the years positive impact of bjj on mental health and specific issues has been discussed. Being involved with a martial art will increase self-esteem, self-confidence, management of feelings, and decrease sleep disturbances and depression.
This is perhaps why a segment on Jiu-Jitsu Classes Helpin Maintain Good Mental Health was featured as a part of Mental Health Awareness month in the following segment .
Mental Health Connecticut is celebrating 110 years with a year-long fundraiser called “Be 1 of 110.” 110 individuals and groups across the state are raising $1,000 or more by sharing their answer to the question: what moves you?
Victoria Pelka counts on her Jiu-Jitsu classes to maintain good mental health.
Victoria’s boyfriend died after taking his own life. She had begun Jiu-Jitsu about a year and a half earlier, after her boyfriend recommended she try it out.
Has jiu-jitsu helped you overcome any big life changes?
