Beyond the physical benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, its students also benefit from the skills and values required for effective teamwork and leadership. At Ralph Gracie Mission Viejo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, instructors work both one-on-one and within group settings to cultivate a skill set which includes (yet is far from limited to) discipline, self-control, perseverance and the confidence that can be achieved by overcoming challenges and mastering this popular martial art.
The leadership skills acquired by practitioners of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Ralph Gracie Mission Viejo Academy also extend to mental acuity. For example, innovative thinking and problem solving abilities are valuable skills which are nurtured in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training, enabling its practitioners to remain a step ahead of opponents and ultimately gaining control and defeating combatants – whether in competition or real life self-defense situations. Anticipating and preparing for future challenges also play a crucial role in effective leadership skills.
Deeply rooted in discipline, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training also provides a structured environment and approach which serves its students well in a number of ways, one of which is developing heightened self-awareness. In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, emotions can be regulated through mindful movement and negative energy can be channeled into positive results. Attaining a sense of calm, regulating our emotions and maintaining our composure cultivates patience, fosters emotional stability and leads us toward achieving mental clarity. It all boils down toward the fact that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu teaches its students to become resilient in the face of adversity – a skill which is crucial in any leadership role.
Striking balance can also be key in the workplace as well as in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Leaders and students of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu should be neither too carefree or tightly wound. A strong drive is excellent, but it should also be tempered with balance; and an attitude which is too aggressive, too rigid or too focused could prevent us from appreciating new information or valuable insights.
Additionally, highly effective people in leadership positions are no strangers to the value of flexibility and embracing change. They also recognize the worth of responsibility and they take responsibility for the scenarios then choose to create when they respond to the actions of others. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can quickly illuminate the causes and effects of our actions – whether that is de-escalation of a conflict or facing a problem head-on.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is also a sport that fosters enduring spirit. It is more focused on how many times you pick yourself than how many times you fall, instilling perseverance. It cultivates positivity in our communication and our actions, develops our personal strengths and provides a sense of purpose.
Respect, honor and humility are also essential to both those in a leadership role and practitioners of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Respect for the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, as well as respect for your trainer, your opponent and yourself is taught in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instills the importance of integrity and a sense of honor, and it cultivates the acceptance of others and humility and grace that will build character and serve you and others well in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and throughout your life.
Establishing goals, a core component within Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, also helps us to strengthen our values. Positive growth can be a great asset in our professional (and personal) lives. Setting positive goals can place you on an onward and upward trajectory which will undoubtedly serve you well in life.
Let’s not forget work ethic, as achievement through preparedness, hard work and dedication is a core principle in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and unwaveringly adhered to by those within successful leadership roles.
Exceptional Instruction Is Vital for Strengthening Leadership Skills
I would be remiss if I did not mention that the art of successfully building teamwork and leadership skills rests largely on the shoulders of the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu master. As in life, a great deal of learning comes from emulating those you admire and, at the Ralph Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy in Mission Viejo, California, our instructors impart their skill, passion and respect for all aspects of this esteemed sport to their students.
At Ralph Gracie Mission Viejo, our instructors – led by Marcelo Lucena – are unsurpassed. Born and raised in the birthplace of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Marcelo rose through the ranks of this prestigious sport with its largest legends and became the first Ultimate Fighting Champion in the world.
Marcela Lucena is a Rio de Janeiro State, Brazilian, American, Pan American and world champion, as well as a three-time bronze medal champion of the first world-held Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitions with over 25 years of experience in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He has trained with the best of the best and continues to do so, competing at the highest level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments, including the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation World Master in Las Vegas.
No less important to leadership training and teambuilding, Marcelo, who his students refer to as Professor Bob, sets the welcoming tone at Ralph Gracie Mission Viejo by creating a warm atmosphere that nourishes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu students from all levels and every background. Reflective of Professor Bob’s mindset and approach, the Ralph Gracie Mission Viejo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy coaches and instructors have cultivated a friendly atmosphere, built upon camaraderie, respect and genuine caring.
To learn more…
If you are interested in learning more about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Ralph Gracie Mission Viejo Academy, call 949-400-7108, email ralphgraciemv@gmail.com or visit us at our convenient location: 26861 Trabuco Road #H, Mission Viejo, California.
