Atos won the first place team title at Jiu-Jitsu World League’s American Open Championship over the week in Las Vegas.
Thanks to a rapidly growing kids program 28 kids made the trek to Vegas to represent Atos HQ. They were joined by kids coaches Ricky Briceno, and Rafa and Emilly. They finished the weekend strong with 12 gold medals, 5 silver, and 3 bronze. For many students, it was their first time competing. For others, they are regulars in competition. But the one thing that they all have in common is their contribution to a dedicated team and working to improve and enjoy the process. Win or lose each competitor helped Atos earn the first place team trophy by showing up and being a part of the process. We also would like congratulate one of Kids’ Program professor Nisar Loynab for the amazing work.
Congratulations to all the kids who represented this weekend! We are proud of you and appreciate you!
Why Atos Kids Are So Successful
Developing a kids program takes a special set of people and skills in order for it to be successful. Kids love fun! They have short attention spans, and are typically infinitely curious. So, how do you take advantage of endless creativity and energy, and focus it on a challenging and technical sport? You teach them to love challenges.
In her book about growth mindset Carol Dweck says, “If parents want to give their children a gift, the best thing they can do is to teach their children to love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort, and keep on learning. That way, their children don’t have to be slaves of praise. They will have a lifelong way to build and repair their own confidence.”
That’s what Atos embeds into every class. When kids learn that hard things can be fun, and see their growth, that’s where the magic happens. They develop an inner confidence and drive that manifests in more places than just the mat. That’s why kids who train in martial arts tend to develop discipline in other areas of their life: school, chores, and more.
Our coaches focus on consistent effort, giving your best, when you train. So, whether you show up three days per week, or five days per week, they push you to give your best. That’s the recipe for building the future of jiu-jitsu, and a better world.