Help your children develop confidence, skills and fitness to serve them a lifetime.
WHY JIU-JITSU?
"If children feel safe, they can take risks, ask questions, make mistakes, learn to trust, share their feelings, and grow."
Get your kids off the screens and into a worthwhile pass time! We know for some of you this will be no simple task. If you do, we can promise you that the 2-3 hours a week they spend at our school will benefit them in many ways.
Today’s children are faced with many challenges in life from bullying to an unhealthy lifestyle. Jiu-Jitsu classes can be a way for parents to expose their children to an invaluable education (both physical and mental) that sets the basis for their personal growth.
To excel in any endeavor, individuals need to have a strong set of values and a solid character that gives them perseverance to achieve his or her goals. The Gracie Barra Kids Program was created to provide children ages 4-15 with an environment that allows them to experience and understand core values like focus, discipline, persistence, cooperation and respect.
Our Kids Program is typically subdivided in three different groups to accommodate students of different ages and skill levels:
Little Champions I (4-6 years old) Little Champions II (7-10 years old) Juniors (11-15 years old)
- Improve social skills and enhance self-confidence - Learn a better understanding of goal-setting and achieving - Increase focus, energy and concentration - Learn the Gracie Barra Self-Defense System - Enjoy significant gains in overall fitness and flexibility levels - Learn how to respect, interact and bond with their training partners - Learn how to win and lose in a safe environment - Learn how to stop bullying since the start - And most importantly, they will learn how to fight, so they never have to fight
As a contact sport, Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu provides a very challenging yet safe and caring environment for a child to mature towards a real life champion. The outcome of continued childhood practice of BJJ goes far beyond the accomplishments on the mats. The discipline and excellence demanded by our instructors often carries over to the child’s behavior at home and at school.
"There is no losing in Jiu-Jitsu. You either win or you learn." - Carlos Gracie Jr.
FAQ
How often should my child train? All students regardless of age are expected to train a minimum twice a week
Does my child need a uniform to train? Yes, an official Gracie Barra Kimono, belt and rashguard are to be worn by all students and instructors. No exceptions.
What do I need to bring to class? 1) Water bottle. 2) Shoes to wear upon arrival and when walking off the mats, slides or thongs recommended. 3) Mouthguard if needed.
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