At CJ Martial Arts & Fitness, our coed youth martial arts programs are designed to build athletic foundations, emotional resilience, and practical self-defense in a safe, positive, and supportive environment. Training on the mats translates directly into everyday life—teaching young practitioners focus, mutual respect, sportsmanship, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Youth classes are age-appropriate, ensuring each child is taught at a level that matches his/her physical and psychological development; therefore, youth ages 3-14 are divided into three separate programs: Little Ninjas (ages 3-5), Young Warriors (ages 6-9), and Youth Kickboxing/ Youth BJJ classes (ages 10-14). This allows your child to be challenged every step of the way as he/she progresses in their martial arts. Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu curriculum follows the official IBJJF belting system, testing students to reward consistency, technical progress, and personal growth with stripes and belt promotions.
Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays (Seasonally) | 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM (Doors open at 2:45 PM)
Focus: Building essential motor skills, anti-Bullying confidence, and body awareness through playful Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals.
What They Learn: Through engaging, age-tailored drills, our youngest students develop body awareness, emotional control, and active listening skills. Training covers essential BJJ fundamentals—including basic takedowns, guard passing, and escaping mount, side control, and back control—giving kids the confidence to stay composed and in control.
Schedule: Train 2x weekly; choose from Monday, Wednesday, or Friday and Saturday 9 AM (seasonally) | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Doors open at 3:45 PM)
Focus: Athletic development, competitive Jiu-Jitsu where students learn IBJJF-Legal submissions, strategic problem-solving, and emotional regulation on the mats.
What They Learn: This class bridges foundational movement with technical martial arts. Students learn to channel their natural energy into strategic thinking and step-by-step techniques. On the mat, kids build functional balance, sharp focus, authentic humility, and the resilience needed to solve physical puzzles under pressure.
Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays (Back-to-back training)
Kickboxing: 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Doors open 15 minutes before each class)
Focus: Advancing to multi-step combinations and systematic chains; students learn to anticipate reactions, set traps, and chain attacks seamlessly. Through high-level tactical rolling and functional conditioning, tweens and teens build adult readiness to roll safely and effectively in BJJ.
What They Learn:
Youth BJJ (Groundwork & Leverage): Teaches tweens and teens how to control opponents using leverage, timing, and technique rather than brute force. Tailored for both paths—sharpening IBJJF tournament strategies for active competitors while embedding practical, leverage-based self-defense for real-world confidence.
Youth Kickboxing (Striking & Stand-Up Dynamics): A fast-paced program focused on striking fundamentals, pad work, proper footwork, distance management, and combinations. Channeling teenage energy into self-discipline, mental resilience, and quiet confidence that comes from physical competence.
