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braeden
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What colleges have Brazilian jiu-jitsu or a similar sport?
I'm currently in 8th grade a grey/white belt and I've competed in in house tournaments and I see myself doing bjj in the future and i was wondering if there were and colleges with the sport.
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Michael Torio
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Hi Braeden,
At colleges and universities, you can inquire with the athletic departments about BJJ clubs and other martial arts organizations. When I went to college, Physical Education courses were required during my Freshman and Sophomore years. I signed up for Karate and Aikido. Classes were Monday and Wednesday for Karate and Tuesday and Thursday for Aikido. Training was optional on Saturday and Sunday.
Before the semester course was completed, the martial arts group would hold a 3 day weekend camp off campus. Students would train, sharpen their techniques and spar with one another. At night, we would relax, rest and enjoy each other's company and tell stories. At the end of the camp, students were tested for the next belt level. At the end of the semester, students would receive a grade for the course and fulfill the Physical Education course elective as required by the college. Advanced Karate and Aikido courses were offered for Juniors and Seniors. Thus, one can excel in martial arts from Freshman to Senior years in college.
For the college or university that you are interested in attending, it will be best to search the school's website for any course offerings for BJJ and other martial arts organizations. Also, you can check with your local BJJ training schools to see if they know of colleges or universities that offer BJJ on campus.
Best wishes for your educational goals and your pursuit of BJJ!
At colleges and universities, you can inquire with the athletic departments about BJJ clubs and other martial arts organizations. When I went to college, Physical Education courses were required during my Freshman and Sophomore years. I signed up for Karate and Aikido. Classes were Monday and Wednesday for Karate and Tuesday and Thursday for Aikido. Training was optional on Saturday and Sunday.
Before the semester course was completed, the martial arts group would hold a 3 day weekend camp off campus. Students would train, sharpen their techniques and spar with one another. At night, we would relax, rest and enjoy each other's company and tell stories. At the end of the camp, students were tested for the next belt level. At the end of the semester, students would receive a grade for the course and fulfill the Physical Education course elective as required by the college. Advanced Karate and Aikido courses were offered for Juniors and Seniors. Thus, one can excel in martial arts from Freshman to Senior years in college.
For the college or university that you are interested in attending, it will be best to search the school's website for any course offerings for BJJ and other martial arts organizations. Also, you can check with your local BJJ training schools to see if they know of colleges or universities that offer BJJ on campus.
Best wishes for your educational goals and your pursuit of BJJ!
Thank you I still have a while to go but i wanted to know if any colleges did have bjj So i can improve my list of potential colleges
braeden
John Arjay Edem
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Good day!
You can do online searches, with terms like colleges with Brazilian jiu-jitsu/sports or martial arts majors in college, you can include your location as well to see if there are available options around your area. If there is, you can check their website to know more about the program.
Based on my research, the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut offers a bachelor's degree in martial arts.
Good luck.
Regards,
JAE
You can do online searches, with terms like colleges with Brazilian jiu-jitsu/sports or martial arts majors in college, you can include your location as well to see if there are available options around your area. If there is, you can check their website to know more about the program.
Based on my research, the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut offers a bachelor's degree in martial arts.
Good luck.
Regards,
JAE
Don Williams
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Hello Braeden
As you enter your final year of middle school, you may be starting to think about your future and what you want to achieve in high school and beyond. If you have an interest in combat sports, now is the time to start thinking about preparing for college wrestling.
I Know you said Jiujitsu but I'm not aware of a collegiate program that offers BJJ as a sport.
College wrestling can provide you with a number of benefits and opportunities, both on and off the mat. It can help you develop discipline, determination, and teamwork skills that will serve you well in any career. Additionally, participating in college wrestling can open doors to scholarships and other financial aid, which can make higher education more affordable for you and your family.
While it may seem early to start thinking about college, the reality is that the preparation for college wrestling starts long before you enroll. By beginning to focus on your training and development now, you will be in a much better position to succeed at the college level. This can include things like building your strength and conditioning, working on your technique, and seeking out opportunities to compete against high-level competition.
So if you are serious about pursuing college wrestling, don't wait! Start thinking about what you need to do now to set yourself up for success in the future. I believe that with hard work and dedication, you can achieve your goals and make the most of this exciting opportunity.
Sincerely,
Don Will
As you enter your final year of middle school, you may be starting to think about your future and what you want to achieve in high school and beyond. If you have an interest in combat sports, now is the time to start thinking about preparing for college wrestling.
I Know you said Jiujitsu but I'm not aware of a collegiate program that offers BJJ as a sport.
College wrestling can provide you with a number of benefits and opportunities, both on and off the mat. It can help you develop discipline, determination, and teamwork skills that will serve you well in any career. Additionally, participating in college wrestling can open doors to scholarships and other financial aid, which can make higher education more affordable for you and your family.
While it may seem early to start thinking about college, the reality is that the preparation for college wrestling starts long before you enroll. By beginning to focus on your training and development now, you will be in a much better position to succeed at the college level. This can include things like building your strength and conditioning, working on your technique, and seeking out opportunities to compete against high-level competition.
So if you are serious about pursuing college wrestling, don't wait! Start thinking about what you need to do now to set yourself up for success in the future. I believe that with hard work and dedication, you can achieve your goals and make the most of this exciting opportunity.
Sincerely,
Don Will