13-Year-Old Girl Uses Jiu Jitsu to Stop Attacker: The Real-World Power of BJJ for Self-Defense
- Liberdade Jiu Jitsu
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
A Real Story of Bravery: How Jiu Jitsu Protected a Young Girl
Last week, a 13-year-old girl from Queens, New York, made headlines after using Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to fight off an alleged rapist in broad daylight. According to The New York Post, the girl was walking near her school when the attacker grabbed her. Instead of freezing or panicking, she instinctively used her martial arts training—kicking, striking, and escaping.
This is the power of real self-defense training.
Why Jiu Jitsu Is Essential for Kids
At Liberdade BJJ, we’ve always believed that every child should know how to protect themselves—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu isn’t just about takedowns and submissions. It’s about:
🔒 Learning how to stay calm under pressure
💪 Building strength and confidence
🚫 Preventing violence through smart, tactical responses
🎯 Using leverage and technique, not size or strength
This story shows exactly why we do what we do.
What Our Kids Jiu Jitsu Program Focuses On
When your child trains with us at Liberdade BJJ, they learn:
Grips and breaks to escape from wrist grabs
How to maintain control and distance
Safe takedown defense and ground escape techniques
Verbal boundary-setting and de-escalation
Confidence to act—not freeze—under threat
If your child ever faces a moment like the brave girl in Queens, we want them to have the tools to get home safely.
Real Skills, Real Courage
The girl in Queens had been training for just two years—and that training saved her. She not only escaped the attacker, but she did it with composure and tactical control. That’s what BJJ builds: real courage rooted in preparation.
At Liberdade, we teach kids that Jiu Jitsu is not about fighting—it’s about being in control of your body and your choices. The goal isn’t aggression—it’s clarity, capability, and confidence.
Empower Your Child With Real-World Confidence
We’re proud to be part of a martial art that gives young people the ability to protect themselves when it matters most.
🔵 Want your child to gain confidence like this?
🔵 Curious how to get started?
👇 Let’s talk.
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