The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast

The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 84: BJJ for our Youth Feat. Chris Ortiz

Nov 27, 2024

Chris Ortiz, a junior high school teacher and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, advocates for integrating BJJ into public schools to help troubled youth. He shares personal experiences of using martial arts to instill resilience in students. The conversation delves into the logistical challenges of starting youth programs, the impact of socio-economic disparities, and the potential of BJJ as a vehicle for mentorship and personal growth. Ortiz also discusses his latest book, 'Flow State,' emphasizing martial arts’ role in fostering discipline and a supportive community.

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Chris Ortiz

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Quick takeaways

Combat sports like Jiu-Jitsu provide crucial rites of passage for young men, fostering resilience, humility, and character-building through real-life experiences.

Introducing Jiu-Jitsu in public schools aims to combat behavioral issues while enhancing discipline and teamwork, benefiting at-risk youth positively.

The inclusive nature of Jiu-Jitsu promotes critical thinking and mutual respect, creating a supportive environment for personal growth among diverse participants.

Deep dives

Missing Rite of Passage for Young Men

Many young men today lack a crucial rite of passage, which is often recognized as gaining real-life experience through combat sports. Engaging in combat sports like Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, or wrestling teaches resilience and humility, essential traits that many youths miss out on now. The experience of facing defeat or getting 'your ass kicked' not only builds character but also fosters an understanding of limits and respect for others. This experiential learning is seen as pivotal for young men who need avenues for expressing their innate aggression and competitive nature.

Intro

2min

Navigating Life Through Martial Arts

16min

Establishing Youth Jiu-Jitsu Programs

11min

Jiu-Jitsu: A Catalyst for Youth Development

25min

Funding Challenges and Educational Reform in Youth Jiu-Jitsu

2min

The Art of Jiu-Jitsu: Respect and Growth

10min

Promoting Jiu-Jitsu for Youth Empowerment

2min

Chris Ortiz is a junior high school teacher, author, podcaster, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. Based out of Conroe, Texas, Chris is taking an initiative to get BJJ into public schools as an intervention tool for troubled youth. We discuss his plan for this initiative, how martial arts can impact society as a whole, the current state of public schools, political indoctrination, and his newest book “Flow State”.
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