Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is more than a martial art; it's a lifestyle that promotes physical fitness, mental resilience, and personal growth. At Aurora Martial Arts in Corvallis, we offer a welcoming and supportive environment for students of all levels. Discover how Jiu Jitsu can empower you and your children through self-defense skills, confidence building, and a strong sense of community.
The Benefits of Jiu Jitsu
There are many benefits to the study of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Jiu-Jitsu has hidden benefits that will translate into every area of your child’s life. Self-defense, healthy habits, confidence, friendship, dealing with failure, and focus are just a few of the benefits your child will gain from training with us.
Physical Fitness and Self-Defense
Our Level 4 Certified Gracie Training Center offers expert BJJ training to students of all ages and fitness levels. Our students learn the principles of leverage, technique, and timing to overcome larger opponents, making it an ideal form of self-defense for people of all ages and body types. The self defense skills you will master can truly be life-saving!
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu empowers its practitioners to consistently overcome larger, stronger, and more aggressive opponents through the use of proper timing, positioning, leverage and technique. It is a sophisticated grappling system, which includes throws, hold downs, and submissions. It can be practiced recreationally, or competitively, at all ages.
Modern times call for a self-defense system that is not stuck in outdated tradition. Aurora Martial Arts combines techniques and principles from a variety of systems and styles with a primary focus on Advanced Kenpo. Other areas of training include Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Tae Kwon Do and Arnis which provide our students with a well-balanced, practical self-defense system. This allows our students to develop superior self-defense skills that make you more capable of protecting yourself and your family.
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And so do their kids. Even better… join into some of our martial arts classes for adults. Your kids will love that you have something in common. It will build a strong family bond! Additionally, if you wanted some ‘me-time’? Simply drop them off, and go grab a coffee.
Mental and Emotional Well-being
Jiu Jitsu, beyond its physical techniques and self-defense applications, holds a unique power to positively impact children’s mental health. The practice instills valuable life skills and provides a supportive environment for emotional well-being. Jiu Jitsu serves as a holistic approach to children’s mental health, nurturing not only physical fitness but also the emotional and psychological well-being of young practitioners.
Jiu Jitsu empowers children by teaching them practical self-defense skills and helps them become more confident to stand up to bullies. The art of Jiu Jitsu teaches kids to embrace resilience in the face of challenges. Jiu Jitsu emphasizes discipline through consistent training and adherence to techniques.
Engaging in Jiu Jitsu provides an outlet for children to release pent-up energy and stress. The physical activity promotes the release of endorphins, reducing anxiety and promoting a sense of well-being. The strategic nature of Jiu Jitsu encourages critical thinking and problem-solving.
Through controlled sparring and drills, kids learn to manage their emotions in a controlled environment. Successfully executing techniques and earning promotions in Jiu Jitsu gives children a tangible sense of accomplishment.
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Community and Personal Growth
A specific part of our preschool and kids martial arts classes at Aurora Martial Arts in Corvallis is teaching respect, and teaching when to use their new self defense training and when to NOT use them. Jiu Jitsu is often practiced in a team or class setting. Jiu Jitsu places a strong emphasis on respect for instructors, training partners, and opponents. The belt system in Jiu Jitsu provides a clear structure for goal-setting.
Our students become more confident to stand up to bullies. We encourage parents to watch their children in their kids martial arts lessons. We love parents getting involved!
Our goal is to develop the students' personal style so they can reach their greatest potential. Every student is encouraged to reach for their potential. Whether your goal is confidence, fitness, personal development, flexibility or a Black Belt, Aurora Martial Arts can help get you there! We are a "Black Belt" school. Our goal for every student is to help them earn their Black Belt; not only in the martial arts, but in life!
Our Programs
Certified Training CenterKids, Women Only, and Adult Classes Our Aurora Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training center offers a welcoming and supportive environment for students of all levels, from beginners to seasoned athletes, and everything in between! Our women's self defense classes, Gracie Bullyproof® kids classes, and other training programs all offer real-life self defense skills in an empowering environment.
Here's a breakdown of our kids' classes:
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- Tiny Kids (3 - 5 years old) - These classes are focused on fun, following directions, and basic athletic moves that mimic those used in Jiu-Jitsu. We include a basic Jiu-Jitsu technical to start building their foundation.
- Little Kids (6 - 9 years old) - The kids are a little older and better at focusing and giving their attention. They’ll start to learn a wide variety of Jiu-Jitsu techniques and positions. We focus on disciple, understanding the moves, and executing the moves. At this age, the kids really start to develop their style (their favorite moves) and can identify and execute a number of techniques.
- Big Kids (10 - 13 years old) - Beginner or advanced kids at this age are like sponges, they can learn, implement and understand a wide variety of Jiu-Jitsu techniques and positions. These classes are focused on safety, technique, and really some of the finer details that this age group can understand and implement.
- All Ages - No matter the age, safety, discipline, and focus are paramount. We are always assessing the children as they train and may move them up if they’re developing quickly and/or are simply big/mature for their age. We do allow the kids to “wrestle” or what we call rolling. Our 6-9 year-old class.
One parent shared their experience: "My 14yr old and I joined the Women Empowered and loved it so much I got my younger 9yr old to start Gracie Bullyproof. Tony and Tanya are incredible. Their leadership flows to the team. Every instructor is friendly, passionate and work hard to benefit their students. Every woman looking to learn and train in self-defense should try the classes. You will not be disappointed. FITNESS + SELF DEFENSE + COMMUNITY + FUN = BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU!
We find that people start at varying fitness levels. But, you will find that you do get fit by doing our Corvallis martial arts classes. Isn’t that the point though? Truthfully, the journey to Black Belt is an individual one. Everyone can progress at a different pace. There is no judgement on students for how long it does take. What we can tell you, is that it is SO WORTHWHILE!
Lesson 1 - Gracie Combatives 2.0 (Beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / BJJ - Full Lesson)
Join Aurora Martial Arts and experience the transformative benefits of Jiu Jitsu for yourself and your family!