Children training jiu jitsu in the kids program at Alive

Our kids programme runs five days a week for ages four and up. Classes are built around live, playful problem-solving rather than long stretches of standing in line, which is why kids stay engaged and actually retain what they learn.

Ages: 4 and up
Experience: No experience needed
Best for: Parents who want their child to build confidence, coordination and self-control.

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What you get out of it

Why people train this

Confidence that comes from real competence, not participation trophies
Coordination, balance and body awareness
Learning to lose a round and reset without falling apart
A structured room with clear expectations

A typical class

What actually happens

Movement warm-up disguised as a game
A position or escape for the day
Live games against a partner their own size
Wind-down and a quick recap of what they learned

If it's your first time: First-timers are paired carefully by size and temperament. Coaches keep the group small enough to see every child.

For parents

What you're actually asking about

Supervision

Coach-led at all times, with pairings set by the coach rather than by the kids.

Safety

No striking in the kids programme. Submissions are taught with control and are age-gated. The youngest groups work on position, escapes and movement.

Class structure

Clear expectations, short instruction blocks, and a lot of live reps. Kids thrive in this format.

Watching

Parents are welcome to watch. There's seating alongside the mat.

Confidence

Kids who train tend to carry themselves differently. We teach them to stay calm under pressure and to de-escalate. We don't promise it solves bullying, and we won't pretend otherwise.

Kit

What to bring

Bring

Shorts and a t-shirt
A water bottle

We provide

Loaner gear for their first classes

Plain english

Words you'll hear

Grappling: Wrestling and controlling a partner, with no punching or kicking involved.
Submission: A hold that makes a training partner tap out. Taught with control, and age-gated.

Who teaches it

Your coach

Justin Fabac

Head Coach

When it runs

Kids Jiu Jitsu class times

Wednesday 5:15 PM 60 min
Kids No-Gi BJJ
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Thursday 5:15 PM 60 min
Kids Gi BJJ
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Friday 5:15 PM 60 min
Kids No-Gi BJJ
Kids Jiu Jitsu
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Monday 5:15 PM 60 min
Kids No-Gi BJJ
Kids Jiu Jitsu
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Tuesday 5:15 PM 60 min
Kids Gi BJJ
Kids Jiu Jitsu
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Wednesday 5:15 PM 60 min
Kids No-Gi BJJ
Kids Jiu Jitsu
Start here
Thursday 5:15 PM 60 min
Kids Gi BJJ
Kids Jiu Jitsu
Start here
Friday 5:15 PM 60 min
Kids No-Gi BJJ
Kids Jiu Jitsu
Start here
Monday 5:15 PM 60 min
Kids No-Gi BJJ
Kids Jiu Jitsu
Start here
Tuesday 5:15 PM 60 min
Kids Gi BJJ
Kids Jiu Jitsu
Start here
Wednesday 5:15 PM 60 min
Kids No-Gi BJJ
Kids Jiu Jitsu
Start here
Thursday 5:15 PM 60 min
Kids Gi BJJ
Kids Jiu Jitsu
Start here
Friday 5:15 PM 60 min
Kids No-Gi BJJ
Kids Jiu Jitsu
Start here
Monday 5:15 PM 60 min
Kids No-Gi BJJ
Kids Jiu Jitsu
Start here
Tuesday 5:15 PM 60 min
Kids Gi BJJ
Kids Jiu Jitsu
Start here

Questions

Kids Jiu Jitsu FAQ

How young can they start?

Four. The youngest groups focus on movement, balance and simple positions.

Is it safe?

There's no striking in the kids programme, pairings are set by size and the coach is on the mat throughout. Jiu jitsu is one of the lower-impact martial arts for children precisely because there are no strikes to the head.

Can my child train in the adult class?

Sometimes. If they can stay focused, follow instructions with minimal supervision, and there's a partner of similar age and size, we'll talk about it.