Brazilian Jiu-jitsu for kids

Welcome to Athlas Training Team’s Children’s Program! With over 17 years of experience, our mission is to shape better individuals and champions for life through the art of Jiu-Jitsu. Our program is designed for children starting as young as 3 years old, offering tailored classes that cater to different levels and age groups. At Athlas, we focus on fostering growth and development in every child by enhancing motor skills, boosting self-confidence, and instilling core values like discipline and respect. Join us in empowering your child to reach their full potential in a safe and supportive environment!

WHAT IS BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a self-defense system based on the principles of technique and leverage, which allow you to defeat opponents of much greater size and strength. You don’t have to be the largest, fastest, or youngest to be an effective jiu-jitsu practitioner. You simply need discipline and commitment to training. It was designed for real street fighting and developed on the mat.

Martial arts classes for kids have many benefits outside of the training room, including physical fitness, social interactions, discipline, self-defense, camaraderie and more, but what class is the best fit for your child? Here at Athlas Training Team our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program is structured in a way that fits your child best, from 3 years old and up, from beginners to experienced practitioners and competitors. We have the ideal curriculum and class structure to fit your child’s needs.

Junior 1:

This is our youngest group; it starts at 3 to 5 years old. At this age they will learn a variety of Jiu Jitsu and Judo techniques for self-defense, but with a heavier emphasis on games that keep the classes fun and engaging. This group will also have a heavier emphasis on body movements to develop balance and coordination as well as how to fall properly to avoid injury. The classes are aimed at building skills, but also having fun!

Junior 2:

This group usually ranges from ages 6-7 years of age. Here they will begin to have a heavier emphasis on sparring (or “rolling”) and submission techniques. They will also begin to learn the point system for BJJ competitions in case they want to compete in tournaments.

Junior 3:

This group begins at age 8 to 10. Here they will begin to learn more advanced techniques, have longer classes with more sparring and a heavier emphasis on competition training should they show the desire to compete. The classes for this age group range from 1 to 1 ½ hours. Depending on the class this group will sometimes be divided by the physical size of the student and other times be divided by experience level and ability to perform more advanced techniques.

Junior 4:

This is the final kids group class from 11 to 14 years  before they move to adult classes as juvenile teens. This group often includes kids that have been training with us for years and have a highly-developed understanding of jiu jitsu and an ability to perform advanced techniques. Some of these kids are serious competitors who are very dedicated to the sport of BJJ.

The next step in your child’s journey could be Jiu-Jitsu!

By the time a child has progressed through the various kids group classes they gain a knowledge of the sport on par with many of the students who attend our advanced adult classes. They sometimes take on roles mentoring younger students and even earning money as young teens by teaching private lessons to younger students or as assistant instructors in our group classes. They can also make careers for themselves as instructors or competitors if they someday desire.

They can use the lessons they’ve learned training jiu jitsu to be successful in school or in their professional careers as adults. The confidence, discipline, dedication and ability to work towards and achieve goals is something that can be applied both on and off the mats.

Another great aspect of jiu jitsu as a youth sport is it’s not seasonal; it’s year-round and not weather dependent. Jiu jitsu is a global sport with many tournaments all around the world. Our kids competition team has the privilege of being able to travel the world, experiencing many different cultures and making friends in different states and countries. When you start your child on their jiu jitsu journey, you are starting them on a path they can follow not just during their school years, but for the rest of their lives; making it the ideal sport for your child.