Kids program · 3 to 13 years
Kids Jiu-Jitsu
Kids build confidence, discipline, resilience and coordination, while making friends and learning to work with others. Classes are grouped by age and combine games, techniques and drills. Controlled sparring is introduced as students develop.
What kids get out of it
More than jiu-jitsu
Confidence
Standing up in front of the group, trying something new and finding out they can do it.
Discipline
Listening, waiting their turn, lining up on time — habits that follow them off the mat.
Resilience
Getting stuck, tapping, trying again. Learning that hard moments are part of getting better.
Coordination
Balance, body awareness and movement, built through games and drills.
Social skills
Making friends, working with partners and respecting coaches and teammates.
Learning safely
Classes grouped by age and level, and controlled sparring with the coaches right there.
Program divisions
Four age groups
From age six, kids' classes are split into Level 1 and Level 2. Moving up depends on each child's skill, focus and readiness in class. Class levels are separate from belt promotions.
3–4
years
Little Champs
White → Grey
Jiu-jitsu introduced through games, exercises and teamwork.
- Listening and following instructions
- Confidence and communication
- Balance, coordination and body awareness
- First movements and positions
5–6
years
Mini Champs
White → Grey
The foundations of jiu-jitsu, with focus, discipline and teamwork.
- Listening, focus and respect for others
- Physical awareness, balance and coordination
- Confidence and goal setting
- Fundamental positions and introductory sparring
6–8
years
Junior Champs
White → Yellow
New techniques, drills and positional sparring, ready for more.
Level 1 gives beginners extra attention on the core movements. Level 2 adds advanced drills and controlled sparring rounds.
- Strength, coordination and physical awareness
- Goal setting, discipline and focus
- Fundamental positions and situational sparring
- Teamwork and respectful behaviour
9–13
years
Youth Champs
White → Green
Advanced technique and sparring — the bridge into the adult program.
Level 1 introduces core positions and how to spar in a group. Level 2 refines technique, strategy and positional sparring.
- A strong technical foundation
- Sparring skills and situational awareness
- Self-discipline, self-control and goal setting
- Confidence to step into the adult program
Belts & stripes
How promotions work
Earned, not automatic
Every child starts with a white belt and can earn up to four stripes before progressing. Coaches consider attendance, effort, behaviour, technical progress, and how each child shows respect and sportsmanship in class.
Awarded in regular classes
Stripes and belts are given out during their normal classes, so nobody misses out.
Sign in on the iPad, every class
Attendance is the first thing we look at. After that, the coaches look at focus, attitude and technique.
Starting at three
The youngest students receive blue stripes on their white belts. A slower, steadier path that keeps the small wins coming.
Kids belts · 3 to 15 years
| Belt | Ages |
|---|---|
| White | 3–15 |
| Grey | 4–15 |
| Yellow | 7–15 |
| Orange | 10–15 |
| Green | 10–15 |
For parents
Good to know
What to wear
A gi for Gi classes, with a rashguard underneath. A rashguard and pocketless shorts for No Gi. Long hair tied back, no jewellery.
Missed a class?
With the one class a week membership, you can make up any classes you miss, including classes that fall on a public holiday. You can accumulate up to six make-up classes, and each must be used within three months of the missed class.
Clean feet, clean mat
Shoes on whenever they are off the mat, and feet wiped with the antibacterial wipes before stepping on.
Competitions are optional
Competitions are completely optional, and kids don't need to compete to progress in the program. For those who choose to take part, competitions are a chance to practise their skills, build confidence and gain experience.
Levels are not belts
Moving from Level 1 to Level 2 depends on skill, focus and readiness in class. Belt promotions are a separate track.