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Kids Martial Arts Programs

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Kids Beginner Jiu Jitsu Trial Class
 
Welcome to the #1 Rated Kids Martial Arts Program for Self Defense in NW Austin / Cedar Park. We empower your child with confidence, discipline, and practical self defense. Our instructors are Certified Professionals with a combined 15yrs of teaching experience ensuring your child receives top notch instruction while having fun and learning to defend themselves. We have a great group of quality kids in our Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes and we look forward to welcoming your child, too. For advanced students and competitors, we are at all local tournaments, we have a great turnout, a great attitude and bring home individual and team wins everywhere we go. Kids aged 5-8 years on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. Kids aged 9+ on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 5 p.m. Takedown class for all ages on Thursday at 5 p.m. Competition classes running by invite leading up to tournaments.

Kids Martial Arts

What Is Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts?

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or BJJ, is known as Arte Suave or The Gentle Art because is uses leverage and technique, rather than strength to subdue your opponent. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu utilizes a Jiu Jitsu Gi / Kimono. Most fights are taken to the ground, and that’s where BJJ takes over. In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu there is no punching or kicking, opponents are subdued by joint locks and chokes. The goal of each rolling session is not to hurt your opponent, but to get him to the point where he must tap out. We teach our students to tap early and often (it’s basically like saying, “uncle”). BJJ is a safe and fun way for your child to learn how to defend himself without having to throw punches or kicks.

Differences Between John's Gym Kids Martial Arts Program and Others

In the Austin and Cedar Park Texas area

John's Gym Kids Martial Arts Program

  • We teach practical self defense, no theories or forms.
  • Our Kids Martial Arts Program has a curriculum and levels of advancement so that they stay safe and aren’t put into situations that their level may not be ready for yet.
  • Our Kids BJJ class offers sparring to give your child a safe and fun real world experience.
  • We have a very active competition team that regularly travels to compete in Martial Arts tournaments
  • We are an International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu certified training facility.
  • Full time instructors and assistants that love teaching kids and are here to help in your child’s advancement through our Martial Art levels. Our instructors have participated in Jiu Jitsu matches so they are speaking from real world experience, not theory.
  • It’s all about the kids. Our trainers have a combined 15+ yrs of experience teaching and helping kids of all levels
  • Beginner friendly gym that offers a systematized curriculum to keep your child safe an efficiently teach them how to defend themselves from day 1.
  • Belt Grading system dependent on how well your child grasps the techniques rather than simply based on attendance.
  • Positive cheerful atmosphere where the instructors are relatable to the kids.

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What Positive Impact

Can I Expect For My Child?

  • Paying Attention – Kids who have a hard time paying attention and focusing on tasks see a big improvement from our martial arts program. Primarily because of the physical aspect of it, but also from the loving attention and discipline our coaches give. We have many kids who have been diagnosed ADD or ADHD that are finally able to put their talents to work in a fun and engaging environment where they want to focus.
  • Calming Confidence – It’s a common misconception that learning self defense and martial arts will make your child want to fight more; rather, what happens over time is they grow a quiet confidence where they don’t want to start an altercation, but would rather diffuse the situation through talking first. Our instructors make it clear that the techniques we teach them are for self defense not for starting fights.
  • Self-Respect – Think about it. If you’re a child with no knowledge of how to defend yourself, are you going to stand up to the bully? Probably not. Having self-respect comes from confidence, and that kind of confidence comes from coming to martial arts class and learning how to defend themselves. Then, if being teased or confronted with a bully, your child can more confidently use their words to diffuse a situation without fear because they know how to defend themselves.
  • Weight Loss – Our Martial Arts are active and lots of fun. Whether they are training with a partner or doing solo drills, they’ll be leaving each class with a sweat. The parents love seeing their kids in a positive atmosphere sweating alittle bit rather than seeing them plopped on the couch staring at their phones or tv.
  • Coordination – We do many drills and techniques that require them to develop and increase their whole body coordination so that they feel stronger and more aware of their body.
  • And Many More, Just Imagine

Awesome Moment Between

A Mom and Her Son

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes we do. Our Jiu Jitsu program is divided into Level 1 for Kids and Level 2 for Kids.

Although we can’t guarantee that there won’t be some bumps and bruises along the way, rest assured that we have adequate staff at each class to ensure proper safety. Having said that, these are active martial arts, and with any sport/active martial art there are chances for your child to get some bumps and bruises. However, if you let us do what we do best, your child will come out the other side stronger and more determined than ever.

Yes, absolutely. Jiu Jitsu is primarily a ground martial art. For example: boxing and muay thai are stand-up martial arts, but what happens if someone takes you to the ground? That’s where Jiu Jitsu comes in. Through leverage and techniques they’ll learn in class they’ll be able to defend themselves very quickly. We don’t teach theory, this is applicable safe techniques that you can start feeling comfortable with from day 1.

Yes. You can try a class by calling/TXTing us at 512-621-8136. If you like the class and want to learn more about our programs and pricing we can talk afterwards, too.

We have a safe environment for all levels and ages, that’s why we split our groups up by levels so you can feel safe that you’re training with people that are at their level who are looking for a safe, fun, and beginner friendly training environment, too. We have a strict “no-bully” policy here.

Although not mandatory, all of our kids are encouraged to spar/roll with their teammates so they can get a practical realistic feel for the techniques they have been learning. We want them to apply what they learn in a safe environment with supervision so they can feel safer once they leave our doors.

Right now. Our classes are on a rolling curriculum and so they can jump in at anytime and not feel like they’ve missed anything. Simply click the blue Contact button or call/TXT 512-621-8136 and contact us about enrolling your child

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