Ready for bed
An hour of running, rolling, climbing and playing. They burn it off the way kids are meant to.
No more bouncing off the walls at bedtime.
Kids Jiu-Jitsu, ages 3 to 15
They walk taller after every session.
Children learn the same core art in three age groups. The games, drills and pace change as they grow, so a six year old is never asked to train like a fifteen year old.
Choose their age group
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Programme
Tiny Champions
Movement and listening through play.
Children crawl, roll, balance and follow short instructions while the coach turns each skill into a game.
They practise taking turns, working with another child and falling over safely. A child can watch at first and join in when they feel ready.
Programme
Little Champions
Real technique at a child-friendly pace.
Students learn how to move, control a position and escape, with each step shown in plain language.
Partner drills help them listen, solve problems and stay calm when a move does not work first time. Controlled rounds are added when they are ready.
Programme
Teens
More detail, longer rounds and a regular team.
Beginners are shown each step and train with people who remember being new.
They get a hard workout and clear progress. The aim is control and good judgement, not starting fights.
Benefits of Jiu-Jitsu by age
Choose their age group to see the changes parents often notice.
3 to 6
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Start to listen
On the mat, the coach gives one instruction at a time. Watch. Copy. Try.
Parents tell us the listening starts showing up at home too.
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Braver every week
First week they sit on your lap. Third week they are on the mat. By month two they walk in on their own.
Small steps, big changes.
7 to 10
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Believe in themselves
The first time your child gets a technique right, you will see it on their face.
They walk into rooms without looking back for you.
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Learn to focus
On the mat, your child has to watch, listen and then do. No screen. No skipping to the next thing.
Parents tell us the focus starts showing up at home and school.
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Look after themselves
Your child learns to stay calm under pressure, protect themselves and get out of a bad situation safely.
They are not learning to fight. They are learning they do not need to be afraid.
11 to 15
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A workout that does not feel like one
They will be too busy learning and problem-solving to notice how hard they are working.
They get fit without it ever feeling like PE.
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They carry themselves differently
You will notice it before they do. Shoulders back. Eye contact. Walking into a room like they belong there.
Something shifts and it is not just physical.
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People who hold them to a standard
They train with the same group every week. People who work hard, show respect and expect the same back.
It stops being a session and starts being their team.
The problem comes before the programme
Why kids start Jiu-Jitsu
Choose their age to see what often brings families through the door.
Ages 3 to 6
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Hanging back
Other kids run in. Yours watches from the side. They are not unfriendly. They just cannot take that first step on their own.
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Bouncing off the walls
They run everywhere. They climb everything. Bedtime is a negotiation. They need somewhere to put all that energy.
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Still learning to listen
They are three. Listening is not their strong suit yet. You want something that teaches them without it feeling like school.
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Finding it hard to mix
Drop-off is still rough. They cling at soft play. They want to join in but do not know how.
Ages 7 to 10
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Hanging back
Other kids run in. Yours watches from the side. They are not unfriendly. They just cannot take that first step on their own.
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All go, no focus
Energy for ten kids, focus for none. Teachers mention it in every report and nothing you have tried has stuck.
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An easy target
You want them to be able to look after themselves. Not to start fights. Just to not be the easy option.
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The daily battle
You ask three times. Homework turns into a standoff. You are not after a robot. Just someone who can hear it and do it.
Ages 11 to 15
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Lost interest
They used to do something. Now they come home and disappear. Phone, headphones, door shut.
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Gone quiet
They are quieter since secondary school. They avoid things they might fail at. You can see the spark fading.
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Wrong crowd
You cannot pick their friends. But you can give them a room where the standards are set by the group, not the street.
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Out there on their own
They are getting older and out more. You want them to know that if something happens, they can handle it.
The question every parent asks
Is it safe
There is no striking in Jiu-Jitsu. Children learn to control a position and to submit safely, and every session is supervised.
They are also taught when not to use it, which is the half most people forget to ask about.
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Already doing well?
Your child is doing well at school and at home. You're not here because something needs fixing.
You want to give them skills they will not get in a classroom or on a football pitch.
Jiu-Jitsu teaches them to stay calm, solve problems and try again when something is hard.
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What if my child is too shy to start?
The shy ones almost always do better than you'd expect. They don't need to be loud to take part.
Some kids need a few minutes on the side first. Most parents say it takes two or three sessions before their child starts looking forward to it.
Questions parents ask before booking
Worried about them starting?
Find the question that sounds most like yours.
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What about fighting?
Sessions teach control, safe practice and good judgement. The aim is to help children protect themselves, not start fights.
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Will they get hurt?
Coaches show each step, supervise every session and choose partners with size and experience in mind.
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What if they are shy?
They can watch at first and join in when they feel ready. Nobody is forced onto the mat.
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Will older children be with them?
The programme has separate groups for ages 3 to 6, 7 to 10 and 11 to 15.
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What if they make mistakes?
Each skill is shown in plain language. They can try, adjust and try again at their own pace.
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What if they do not like it?
Their first session is free. If it is not for them, there is no obligation to come back.
My son has been going here 3 times a week from the age of 4 and he's now 7 and absolutely loves it. 100% recommended.
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What to expect in your child's first Jiu-Jitsu session
No surprises, no pressure. Here is what happens when your child walks through the door for the first time.
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Arrive and get settled
You and your child will be welcomed in, shown around and given everything you need.
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Get on the mat
They will meet their coach, join in and learn a few basic techniques with help at every step.
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Finish on a high
They will have tried new skills, trained with other students and know what a real session feels like.
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Find the right fit
We will talk you through the options if they want to continue. There is no need to decide on the spot.
What parents say
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He has gained confidence and learned discipline.
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Went with my daughter for a taster class. Great welcome.
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It's improved his discipline and his confidence no end.
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There is a free session with their name on it
The first visit is the hard part. Tell us they are coming, and we'll look after the rest.
Book their free trial- A coach to look after them
- All equipment provided
- No experience needed
- No obligation to come back
Common questions
What should they wear?
Bring them in comfortable clothes and slip-on shoes for getting on and off the mat. The academy will explain the uniform before you need to buy anything.
Can I stay and watch?
Yes. Parents can stay and watch while their child gets used to the room.
What if they are too shy to join in?
They can watch at first. Coaches do not force a child onto the mat before they feel ready.
Will they train with much older children?
No. The programme is split into ages 3 to 6, 7 to 10 and 11 to 15. Coaches also consider size and experience when choosing partners.