Team Silva Jiu Jitsu

Team Silva Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Program for Kids

Have you ever seen a kid with low self-esteem ? Have you ever seen a kid that’s been bullied and pushed around so much that they think it’s normal for things to be that way and that it’s their fault? If so the Martial Art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu could help your child develop strength from the inside out. Team Silva Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for kids focuses on building self-confidence, discipline, respect, endurance, coordination and strength. Team Silva, headed by lead instructor Sergio Silva, teaches these techniques and skills through games and activities. The program offers an excellent outlet for kids to release extra energy, get exercise and most importantly have fun. Most parents have found that in as little as a year, their children had noticeably gained positive traits such as increased self-esteem, respect and overall physical fitness. Many parents also opt to join a martial arts training program themselves, making it a great bonding experience for the entire family.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a gentle martial art that does not rely on punching and kicking. It uses gentle, “wrestling-like” movements and is considered one of the safest methods of martial arts. It emphasizes physical control as well as mental development. Competition is encouraged but not required.

About our Team:

Sergio Silva holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) (under Marcello Monteiro and Ricardo De La Riva) and a brown belt in Judo. He has been teaching kids for over 17 years here in the United States and Brazil, his native country. He is a renowned martial artist holding many titles in Gi and no Gi competitions. Sergio started studying BJJ at the age of twelve. It has changed his life by providing him lessons in discipline, leadership, and confidence. Now as an adult Sergio would like to share his knowledge with others, especially children. He is a devoted coach and mentor having worked as a counselor at Seneca Center in San Francisco (http://www.senecacenter.org) and through his kids program at his martial arts academy, Team Silva BJJ, in Alameda, California. Sergio also played soccer(futsal)for 13 years in Brazil where he earned a college scholarship. He studied physical education and also has been studying yoga for 4 years.

Benefits of Jiu-Jitsu for kids

• builds leadership, confidence, self-esteem as well as self-discipline, respect, concentration and courtesy.
• ideal for children who do not do well in team sports, giving them the ability to flourish at this activity, while combining physical and mental practices.
• BJJ training is safer than most school sports.
• Children with special needs, such as ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), learning difficulties and hyperactivity are often recommended to participate in martial arts for kids because of the clear benefits in its structured training techniques.

Martial Arts/Yoga Summer Camp for Kids

Alameda Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Team Silva) Academy is now accepting enrollment for its summer program (Ages 7-12). Your child will learn a variety of martial arts while having fun and making friends. The curriculum consists of Capoeira, Judo, Muay Thay (Kick boxing), wrestling, yoga and of course Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With such a variety of martial arts being offered your child will bubble with excitement while being engaged in physical fitness. The day will begin with a yoga session focusing on self-soothing/calming techniques then be followed with a martial art activity. In addition to the summer program we offer children’s classes Monday through Friday. For more information please contact Sergio Silva at sergiogralha@yahoo.com, 415.724.4088. For more information visit us at http://www.opendoorbjj.com

Session One: July 13-17
Option one: 9:00-12:00, $175.00
Option two: 2:00-5:00, $175.00

Session Two: July 20-24
Option one: 9:00-12:00, $175.00
Option two: 2:00-5:00, $175.00

*Includes a healthy snack. Organic option available upon request.

Early Rise 8:00 am start time option available for an additional $30.00.