Olympic Boxing Medalist Tony Jeffries Says Parents Should Make Their Kids Train Jiu-Jitsu

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Olympic boxing bronze medalist Tony Jeffries recently shared his thoughts on parenting, martial arts, and why he believes Jiu-Jitsu can play a major role in a child’s development.

Jeffries explained that he takes a firm approach when it comes to getting his daughters involved in combat sports:

I mean I’m the exact same, my kids as well. Force them to do Jiu-Jitsu.
My three daughters and that’s the thing about being a parent, like I tell my friends I’m like listen, get your kids into Jiu-Jitsu while they’re young. Get them into it.

He pushed back against parents who stop encouraging their children simply because they say they do not want to train:

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This is my third gym that I’ve trained at. I wanted to find a gym where I could get more 1-1 time with the head instructor and also where I felt part of the academy.

I knew from the first time speaking with Prof. Nei that I made the right choice. First off, from the minute you meet Nei you feel welcomed. He is smiling, easy to talk to, and genuinely enjoys people. And then you roll with him and you wonder how can this guy be so deadly but also so nice at the same time. Like a big bear. And then you realize that he is just a great professor and a great person.

He spoke about the history of BJJ as a self defense, and the importance of having a strong stand up game. Two things that the other gyms did not focus on. Everyday we practice take downs along with our ground game.

In conclusion, the gym is only as good as the professor and professor Nei is the man. He gives more instruction, direction, and invests more into his students than anyone that I’ve ever met.

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