So two weeks ago I put my youngest into the local bjj club. He and his older sister have sat through more fights with me than most the guys I know and they really enjoy it, usually wrestle around between fights. I'm already impressed with how well he can follow directions and doesn't fuck around when it's time to listen or roll and he can't stop smiling during it all. I'm looking for some advice from those who train young kids or have been in my position for a while as far as best way to bring him along without being a crazy sports parent. I've had maybe 2 years worth of no gi off and on over the years so when he and his sister mess around I'll try to show them some simple shit and be sure they know the names of positions they get into but not much else. Do you guys recommend I keep the at home stuff all fun or is it helpful to practice a little serious from time to time? The amount of times he tries to attack me now has gone up exponentially which is encouraged but I've never been the dad to play possum all the time and just let them tune on me. I only have about 15 more years before my upper hand is gone and I'm going to enjoy every minute of it.
Here's the club
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Here's the club
Home - Pacific Top Team - Martial Arts Kelowna