Kids Jiu Jitsu

More than a class. A place where kids build confidence, learn to focus, and feel comfortable being part of the group.

Already have experience? Tell us about your training to get started.

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Philadelphia

Kids Program

More than just an activity

Our kids program is built to help children grow, not just in skill, but in confidence, focus, and how they carry themselves. 

Each class is designed to keep students engaged while helping them build skills that carry over both on and off the mat. Kids are guided, encouraged, and given the space to improve at their own pace.

Little Lions

Ages 4–6

This is where it starts. The focus is on building confidence, coordination, and the ability to follow instruction in a structured and supportive environment.

Through drills, games, partner work, and simple positional training, kids begin learning how to move with control, stay calm in close contact, and understand basic self-defense concepts.

At the same time, they develop listening skills, patience, and the ability to stay engaged throughout class. This program builds the foundation for both training and personal growth moving forward.

Mat Monsters

Ages 7–12

As kids grow, classes become more structured and more challenging.

 

Classes include technical instruction, controlled sparring, and guided partner work to help students build skill and confidence.

 

Students develop discipline, focus, and the ability to handle both success and setbacks in a productive way. They learn how to stay composed under pressure and continue improving over time.

 

For those interested, opportunities to compete are available, but the focus remains on long-term development both on and off the mat.

JIU JITSU + OTHER SPORTS

GOOD ATHLETES DON'T HAVE TO PICK JUST ONE SPORT.

Whether your child plays soccer, baseball, basketball, or another sport, jiu jitsu can be part of the mix.

Training on the mats helps kids develop balance, coordination, body awareness, and problem-solving skills that can carry over into other sports.

We know families have busy schedules. Your child doesn’t have to choose between jiu jitsu and the activities they already love. We’re happy to help you find a training routine that works for your family.

Training Environment

Structured, engaging, and supportive.

The environment is structured, but never overwhelming.

Kids are supported, encouraged, and held to a clear standard. They learn how to handle challenges, work with others, and build confidence over time.

It’s a place where they can grow, make friends, and actually enjoy showing up.

We take bullying, safety, and respect seriously, both on and off the mat.

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Philadelphia

Class Schedule

Classes are available throughout the week for different age groups and experience levels.

Not sure where to start? Book an intro class and we’ll help place your child in the right group.

Events for October

26th

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Little Lions BJJ (Kids 4-6)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mat Monsters BJJ (Kids 7-12)

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm

BJJ Open Mat (Gi)

Events for October

27th

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

No Gi BJJ Fundamentals

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

No Gi Little Lions (Kids 4-6)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

No Gi Mat Monsters (Kids 7-12)

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

No Gi BJJ Fundamentals

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm

No Gi BJJ Open Mat

Events for October

28th

7:00 am - 8:00 am

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Little Lions BJJ (Kids 4-6)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mat Monsters BJJ (Kids 7-12)

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm

BJJ Open Mat (Gi)

Events for October

29th

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Little Lions BJJ (Kids 4-6)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mat Monsters BJJ (Kids 7-12)

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm

BJJ Open Mat (Gi)

Events for October

30th

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Kids Competition Class

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Adult Competition Class

Events for October

31st

10:00 am - 11:30 am

White Belt BJJ (Gi)

Events for November

1st

10:00 am - 11:00 am

All Kids BJJ (Gi)

11:15 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

Events for November

2nd

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Little Lions BJJ (Kids 4-6)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mat Monsters BJJ (Kids 7-12)

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm

BJJ Open Mat (Gi)

Events for November

3rd

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

No Gi BJJ Fundamentals

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

No Gi Little Lions (Kids 4-6)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

No Gi Mat Monsters (Kids 7-12)

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

No Gi BJJ Fundamentals

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm

No Gi BJJ Open Mat

Events for November

4th

7:00 am - 8:00 am

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Little Lions BJJ (Kids 4-6)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mat Monsters BJJ (Kids 7-12)

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm

BJJ Open Mat (Gi)

Events for November

5th

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Little Lions BJJ (Kids 4-6)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mat Monsters BJJ (Kids 7-12)

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm

BJJ Open Mat (Gi)

Events for November

6th

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Kids Competition Class

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Adult Competition Class

Events for November

7th

10:00 am - 11:30 am

White Belt BJJ (Gi)

Events for November

8th

10:00 am - 11:00 am

All Kids BJJ (Gi)

11:15 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

Events for November

9th

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Little Lions BJJ (Kids 4-6)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mat Monsters BJJ (Kids 7-12)

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm

BJJ Open Mat (Gi)

Events for November

10th

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

No Gi BJJ Fundamentals

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

No Gi Little Lions (Kids 4-6)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

No Gi Mat Monsters (Kids 7-12)

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

No Gi BJJ Fundamentals

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm

No Gi BJJ Open Mat

Events for November

11th

7:00 am - 8:00 am

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Little Lions BJJ (Kids 4-6)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mat Monsters BJJ (Kids 7-12)

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm

BJJ Open Mat (Gi)

Events for November

12th

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Little Lions BJJ (Kids 4-6)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mat Monsters BJJ (Kids 7-12)

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm

BJJ Open Mat (Gi)

Events for November

13th

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Kids Competition Class

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Adult Competition Class

Events for November

14th

10:00 am - 11:30 am

White Belt BJJ (Gi)

Events for November

15th

10:00 am - 11:00 am

All Kids BJJ (Gi)

11:15 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

Events for November

16th

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Little Lions BJJ (Kids 4-6)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mat Monsters BJJ (Kids 7-12)

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm

BJJ Open Mat (Gi)

Events for November

17th

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

No Gi BJJ Fundamentals

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

No Gi Little Lions (Kids 4-6)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

No Gi Mat Monsters (Kids 7-12)

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

No Gi BJJ Fundamentals

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm

No Gi BJJ Open Mat

Events for November

18th

7:00 am - 8:00 am

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Little Lions BJJ (Kids 4-6)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mat Monsters BJJ (Kids 7-12)

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm

BJJ Open Mat (Gi)

Events for November

19th

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Little Lions BJJ (Kids 4-6)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mat Monsters BJJ (Kids 7-12)

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm

BJJ Open Mat (Gi)

Events for November

20th

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Kids Competition Class

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Adult Competition Class

Events for November

21st

10:00 am - 11:30 am

White Belt BJJ (Gi)

Events for November

22nd

10:00 am - 11:00 am

All Kids BJJ (Gi)

11:15 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

Events for November

23rd

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Little Lions BJJ (Kids 4-6)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mat Monsters BJJ (Kids 7-12)

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm

BJJ Open Mat (Gi)

Events for November

24th

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

No Gi BJJ Fundamentals

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

No Gi Little Lions (Kids 4-6)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

No Gi Mat Monsters (Kids 7-12)

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

No Gi BJJ Fundamentals

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm

No Gi BJJ Open Mat

Events for November

25th

7:00 am - 8:00 am

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Little Lions BJJ (Kids 4-6)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mat Monsters BJJ (Kids 7-12)

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm

BJJ Open Mat (Gi)

Events for November

26th

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Little Lions BJJ (Kids 4-6)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mat Monsters BJJ (Kids 7-12)

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm

BJJ Open Mat (Gi)

Events for November

27th

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Kids Competition Class

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Adult Competition Class

Events for November

28th

10:00 am - 11:30 am

White Belt BJJ (Gi)

Events for November

29th

10:00 am - 11:00 am

All Kids BJJ (Gi)

11:15 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

Events for November

30th

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Little Lions BJJ (Kids 4-6)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mat Monsters BJJ (Kids 7-12)

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm

BJJ Open Mat (Gi)

Events for December

1st

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

No Gi BJJ Fundamentals

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

No Gi Little Lions (Kids 4-6)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

No Gi Mat Monsters (Kids 7-12)

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

No Gi BJJ Fundamentals

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm

No Gi BJJ Open Mat

Events for December

2nd

7:00 am - 8:00 am

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Little Lions BJJ (Kids 4-6)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mat Monsters BJJ (Kids 7-12)

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm

BJJ Open Mat (Gi)

Events for December

3rd

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Little Lions BJJ (Kids 4-6)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mat Monsters BJJ (Kids 7-12)

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm

BJJ Open Mat (Gi)

Events for December

4th

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Kids Competition Class

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Adult Competition Class

Events for December

5th

10:00 am - 11:30 am

White Belt BJJ (Gi)

Events for December

6th

10:00 am - 11:00 am

All Kids BJJ (Gi)

11:15 am - 12:30 pm

BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Philadelphia

First Class

What to expect

Starting something new can feel like a big step for both parents and kids. Our goal is to make the first class simple, structured, and comfortable from the moment you arrive.

Your first visit

You and your child will be welcomed in, introduced to the space, and guided through how the class works. Coaches will make sure your child knows what to expect before getting started, and we’ll provide a loaner uniform (Gi) for their first class.

How class is run

Classes include warm-ups, structured instruction, partner work, and guided activities that keep students engaged while they learn. Games are used intentionally to reinforce movement, positioning, and awareness in a way that keeps kids active and involved.

Everything is taught step by step so students can follow along and build confidence at their own pace.

What it feels like

The environment is positive, respectful, and structured. Kids are encouraged to try, learn, and improve without pressure, while still being held accountable and supported throughout class.

What to bring

  • Comfortable athletic clothing
  • Flip-flops or slides (required off the mat)
  • Water bottle
  • A change of clothes
Basic hygiene is important. Come in clean with trimmed nails to help keep training safe for everyone.

FAQ

Yes. Classes are structured, supervised, and coached closely to ensure a safe and controlled environment. Students are guided step by step and trained in a way that prioritizes safety and learning.

We offer classes for ages 4–6 (Little Lions) and 7–12 (Mat Monsters), with each group structured appropriately for their age and development.

No. Most students start with no prior experience. Classes are designed to help new students feel comfortable and learn from the beginning.

We recommend at least 3 classes per week so your child can build consistency, retain what they’re learning, and make steady progress.

That said, the students who improve the fastest are usually the ones training more often—and many of our kids come 4–6 days per week once they settle into a routine and start loving it.

Start with a schedule your family can realistically maintain, then increase from there if your child wants more mat time.

Comfortable athletic clothing is fine for the first class. We’ll provide a loaner uniform (Gi), so there’s nothing you need to purchase ahead of time.
Book an intro class and we’ll help place your child in the right group based on their age and experience.
That’s completely normal. Classes are structured to help kids ease into training, build confidence over time, and feel comfortable in the environment.

Absolutely. Jiu jitsu can complement sports like soccer, baseball, and basketball by developing balance, coordination, body awareness, and problem-solving skills. Kids don’t have to choose one activity over another. We understand schedules can get busy, and we’re happy to help families find a training routine that works for them.

Help your child build confidence through Jiu Jitsu

Book an intro class and get your child started in a structured, supportive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program.

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