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Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Kids BJJ teaches children to control a situation instead of hitting their way out of it. They get stronger, calmer and more confident, and they learn to use technique instead of strength.

Ages 5 to 13Judo + Wrestling elementsBelts earned, not givenSupervised partner work

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Control, not aggression

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu helps children build confidence, coordination, focus, discipline and self-defense skills. Classes focus on safe grappling, movement, control and problem-solving, while introducing age-appropriate elements of Judo and Wrestling.

Students learn how to stay calm, follow directions, work with partners and use technique instead of strength. As Professor Cherry told WTOP, “We teach them to use jiu-jitsu techniques to control rather than to assault or hit their opponents.” The goal is children who are more confident, respectful and prepared.

Two kids grappling on blue mats in black and blue gis

In class

What your child learns

Safe falling, takedowns and grappling movement
Holding and escaping positions with leverage, not size
Staying calm and solving problems under pressure
Respectful partner work and good sportsmanship
Effort at school and a good attitude at home, not only on the mat

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Kids BJJ class lined up in gis with their coaches

Confidence

Kids who can stay calm when someone is on top of them find the rest of life a little less scary.

Discipline

Higher belts are earned, not given, and kids are expected to work hard on the mat and do well in school.

Coordination

Rolling, bridging, sprawling and throwing build strength and body control that carries into every sport.

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Both my kids have shown more confidence and I love how higher belts are earned not just given. Kids are not only expected to work hard on the mat but also encouraged to excel in school and have good attitudes.

I did notice a massive change in behavior because the teachers and kids create a trend of discipline and working out which mirrored onto him.

Working with people who can see your strengths and weaknesses and then show how to use and improve them is exactly what Charles has done for me and my son.

FAQ

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: your questions

Anything else, call (240) 286-5219 and a coach will help.

Will jiu jitsu make my child more aggressive?

No. Kids learn to control a situation, not to strike or punish. Respect, self-control and calm problem-solving are part of every class.

Is it safe?

Partner work is closely supervised and scaled to each child’s age, maturity and experience, and there is no unsupervised sparring.

What is the difference between Kids BJJ and the Bully Defense System?

Kids BJJ is grappling, with elements of Judo and Wrestling. The Bully Defense System teaches Boxing and Muay Thai fundamentals with a structured de-escalation method. Many families do both.

How do we get started?

Claim a free class, pick a time on the booking calendar, and a coach will meet your child on the mat. Call us with any questions before the first day.

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