Kids Jiu Jitsu in Ashburn, VA

Kids Jiu Jitsu is a fun and challenging way for children to learn practical self defense and grappling skills while building strength, coordination, confidence, discipline, and resilience. Known as the “gentle art,” Jiu Jitsu teaches kids to use technique, leverage, positioning, control, and problem solving rather than relying on strength or strikes alone.

Classes introduce kids to practical ground self defense through age appropriate games, drills, and live practice. As students progress, training becomes more technical, with increasingly advanced techniques, strategy, and opportunities to compete. Students learn to stay calm under pressure, adapt to challenges, work with training partners, and keep going when things get difficult.

Kids Jiu Jitsu Program Structure

Ages 4 to 7 (Little Sparks): An engaging introduction to Jiu Jitsu through movement, games, age appropriate exercises, and fundamental positions and techniques. Classes help younger children develop coordination, focus, body awareness, and confidence.

Ages 7 to 12 (Ninjas): A well rounded program combining technical instruction, drilling, games, and progressively more advanced techniques and strategy. Students develop practical grappling skills while building confidence, discipline, and problem solving skills.

Ages 12 to 15 (Teens / Advanced Younger Kids): A more focused and challenging class emphasizing technical development, strategy, controlled live practice, and competition preparation.

All Ages: Mixed age classes where instruction is adapted to different ages and experience levels.

Class placement isn't always based strictly on age. We also consider a child's maturity, ability to follow instruction, experience, and readiness for the class. In some cases, a younger child may be ready for an older group, while another child may benefit from starting in a younger class.