Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classes

More Than Just Martial Arts

Jiu-Jitsu helps young students build confidence, discipline, and respect through structured training in a supportive environment. Along the way, students develop practical self-defense skills and learn positive ways to respond to bullying and other life challenges.

Building Skills Beyond the Mats

While students learn the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the lessons often extend beyond technique. Through structured training, children build confidence, focus, and discipline while learning to overcome challenges, work with teammates, and stay committed to their goals. The result is a set of skills that supports growth both on and off the mats.

Benefits of Kids Jiu-Jitsu

Build confidence and self-esteem

Improve focus and listening skills

Develop discipline and respect

Encourage teamwork

Stay active through structured activity

Training may include movement drills, games, partner exercises, basic techniques, and age-appropriate Jiu-Jitsu concepts.

Learn, Grow, and Have Fun

Our Kids Program is structured to meet students where they are, whether they’re stepping onto the mats for the first time or continuing their development after years of training.

Classes are designed to balance learning, physical activity, and personal growth while helping students build confidence through consistent progress.

PEE WEE — Ages 4-9

An introduction to Jiu-Jitsu built around age-appropriate movement, technique, listening skills, and learning how to train with others.

Youth — Ages 10-15

Continued development with more advanced technique, live training, problem-solving, and opportunities to prepare for competition.

This Program is a great fit for:

  • Children new to martial arts
  • Kids who need a positive physical outlet
  • Students looking to build confidence
  • Families seeking structured extracurricular activities
  • Children who enjoy learning through movement and teamwork

What to Expect on the Mat

A typical class combines instruction, movement, drills, and age-appropriate training activities designed to keep students engaged while developing valuable skills. Students learn in a structured environment that emphasizes respect, focus, and effort while encouraging them to challenge themselves and support their teammates.

The goal isn’t simply to learn techniques—it’s to build confidence through participation and progress.

Kids Program Class Focuses On:

  • Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals
  • Focus & listening skills
  • Teamwork & sportsmanship
  • Confidence & self-esteem
  • Coordination & movement
  • Respect & discipline
Martial arts teaches our children confidence, courage, discipline, ethics, respect, and strong moral values, but what Beda has given our family goes so much deeper than Jiu Jitsu. When you join Beda, you don’t just join an academy. You become part of a family.
Albina F.

Meet the Kids Class Instructors

Our Kids Program is led by instructors who are passionate about helping young students succeed. Through patient instruction, positive reinforcement, and structured training, our coaching team creates an environment where children can build skills, gain confidence, and enjoy the learning process.

Coach Elizandro Beda

Eli Beda

Coach Brandy Beda

Brandy Beda

Coach Gabriel Aguilera

Gabriel Aguilera

Coach Aaron Jacob

Aaron Jacob

Coach Greg Brown

Greg Brown

Coach Joshua Joseph

Josh Joseph

Coach Jackie Carlson

Jackie Carlson

Coach Mitch

Mitch W.

Coach Elisei

Elisei S.

Coach Ryland

Ryland R.

Approved Vendor Programs Available

Beda Jiu-Jitsu is an approved vendor for select homeschool and educational programs, allowing qualifying families to use available enrichment funding toward training. If you’re part of a homeschool community or would like to learn more about available funding opportunities and participating programs, we’d be happy to help.

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Explore More Classes

Every class is one part of the Jiu-Jitsu journey. Students can explore different programs throughout the academy to build their skills, gain experience, and continue growing on the mats.

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Self Defense

Practical self-defense is woven throughout every stage of training at Beda Jiu-Jitsu.

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Gi Jiu-Jitsu

Traditional Jiu-Jitsu training focused on control, leverage, and technical precision.

View Women’s Jiu-Jitsu

Women’s Classes

A supportive environment designed for women looking to learn and grow in the art.

STEP ONTO THE MAT

The best way to understand Jiu-Jitsu is to experience it. Come train with us, meet the instructors, and see what makes Beda Jiu-Jitsu a place where students continue to grow year after year.