At Lemos Academy, we believe that martial arts offer much more than just self-defense and anti-bullying benefits. We understand that they can provide important lifelong learnings for your children.
By practicing martial arts, children learn to work as a team, to respect differences, and to communicate effectively. Additionally, they develop discipline and self-control, learning to deal with frustrations and persevere towards their goals.
The practice of martial arts also helps to increase children’s self-confidence. They learn to trust themselves and their abilities, becoming more secure and determined in their actions.
And of course, we can’t forget the physical benefits. By practicing martial arts, children improve their motor coordination, balance, and agility, as well as gaining more strength and flexibility.
But here at Lemos Academy, we believe that martial arts practice should be fun and engaging for children. We value a playful and inclusive learning environment, where children can learn while having fun.
So, if you’re looking for an activity for your child that will help them develop lifelong skills while having fun, come and check out Lemos Academy and our martial arts classes!
PROGRAM DIVISIONS
Ranks: White Belt to Grey Belt
This program focuses on introducing Jiu-Jitsu in a fun and engaging way through games, exercises, and teamwork.
Goals:
Develop listening skills and follow instructions
Build confidence and communication
Improve balance, coordination, and body awareness
Learn basic Jiu-Jitsu movements and positions
Ranks: White Belt to Grey Belt
This program focuses on building foundational Jiu-Jitsu skills while fostering focus, discipline, and teamwork.
Goals:
Strengthen listening, focus, and respect for others.
Develop physical awareness, balance, and coordination.
Encourage confidence, goal setting, and personal growth.
Teach fundamental positions, techniques, and introductory sparring.
Ranks: White Belt to Yellow Belt
This program builds on foundational skills while adding new techniques, drills, and positional sparring to prepare students for more advanced training.
Program Goals:
Improve physical awareness, strength, and coordination.
Teach goal setting to encourage personal growth, discipline, focus and confidence.
Develop fundamental Jiu-Jitsu positions, techniques, and situational sparring.
Reinforce teamwork, communication skills, and respectful behavior.
Program Structure:
Level 1 (Basics): Beginner students receive extra attention to ensure they feel comfortable as they learn the core techniques, focused on foundational drills, movements, and positional control.
Level 2 (Intermediate): Students begin incorporating more advanced drills and controlled sparring rounds. The focus shifts toward developing technical skills, emotional control, and problem-solving during training.
Ranks: White Belt to Green Belt
This program prepares older kids for the transition into adult Jiu-Jitsu by focusing on advanced techniques, sparring skills, and personal growth.
Program Goals:
Establish a strong foundation of technical Jiu-Jitsu skills.
Improve sparring abilities and situational awareness.
Promote self-discipline, self-control, and goal setting.
Build confidence and prepare students to enter the adult program.
Program Structure:
Level 1 (Basics): New students are introduced to core positions, techniques, and the fundamentals of sparring. The instructors provide guidance to help students adjust to group training.
Level 2 (Intermediate): Students expand their skills with more complex and refined techniques, strategic training and positional sparring.
Progression Notes:
Moving from Level 1 to Level 2 is based on skill, focus, and readiness, as assessed during classes.
Belt promotions reflect consistency, effort, and technical progression but are not tied directly to level changes (private lessons can help students improve specific skills for faster progression).