Did you know that sports can provide social benefits even without a team?

Article

You don't have to play football to learn cooperation. The training pair, group and common goal also create a social environment.

Tests

Team sports have particularly consistent social benefits, but reviews show that individual sports can also build relationships.

Jiu-jitsu

In jiu-jitsu, everyone practices individually, but learns through partners and groups. Source: Wade et al. (2026).