FAQ Kids Martial Arts

Jiu Jitsu, as a regular activity, is healthy at a younger age. 5 to 7-year-olds should start by taking a class to learn the basics of the art. 8 to 12-year-olds are usually mature enough to put in the training work, follow the rules of the mat, and deal with losses in a healthy way.

Or, put another way: is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu safe for kids? The short answer is YES! In addition to being fun and engaging it is one of the safest sports for children.

BJJ provides a fun and demanding cardiovascular workout for your child and they will LOVE doing it. Through BJJ they will lose weight, gain core strength, and have more energy and stamina for demanding activities

BJJ provides a fun and demanding cardiovascular workout for your child and they will LOVE doing it. Through BJJ they will lose weight, gain core strength, and build self confidence.

Kids Jiu Jitsu is hugely beneficial. Students walk away from classes with increased confidence, focus and self-esteem. While some may feel that martial arts are violent, they do not understand the core philosophies guiding such training.

Yes, and no. Technically, there are no black belts in the kids belt system, so no, as a child they can not get a black belt, but we do hope that they will continue their training, and one day get their black belt. There are only 5 belts in BJJ: white, blue, purple, brown, and black. … Children cannot graduate from the kid’s belt system into adult belts until they are 15. Assuming they have attained the highest children’s rank (green/black belt), they receive a blue belt on their 16th birthday or thereabouts.