Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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What is Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a submission grappling sport traditionally done while wearing a Gi. Here students learn discipline, respect, integrity, and being courageous in the face of adversity. Our main goal is to build children in to self-reliable, well adjusted adults. Give your kid the gift of self-defense with our Free Trial program. Our Kids BJJ classes are seperated in to 2 age groups: Ages 5-8 and Ages 9-13

Ages 5-8 is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5PM. This class is built around younger children, so we don’t focus too hard on technique. We want to develop our young men and women to be confident, feel comfortable on the mats, build listening skills, and enjoy the class as they learn great technique with their friends. We encourage students of all ages to compete, so please talk to you Professor Chris about how you can get your child in their first tournament!

Ages 9-13 is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6PM. This age group becomes focused on the sport itself. We look to build on their foundation and create future leaders. These students will focus intently on technique, drills, rolling, and being the best they can be every day. We highly encourage students in this age group to compete with us at local tournaments and even major events like IBJJF. The more the merrier! Speak with Professor Chris on how you can get your child from Free Trial to posing with their medals! 

BJJ Comp. Team  is an additional 30 minutes at the end of the last Kids BJJ class (Tuesdays/ Thursdays). This class goes in to more advanced technique with stricter requirements on technique. Students will also roll for additional rounds as they close out the extra training. This class is completly optional, however if your child is interested in competing they will need to attend.

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Class Features

  • CategoryMartial Arts
  • Duration1.5 Hours
  • Students25+
  • TimeEvening

How does Kids BJJ benefit my child?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will be one of the hardest sports your child participates in. This is a double edged sword, but comes with mostly good news. Defeating mentally and phsyically challenging problems, accomplishing hard earned goals, expanding what’s possible. We want every man, woman, and child to step in to our gym and feel the empowerment of what we offer. Professor Chris works tirelessly to give each student the attention they deserve every class. Grow your child and give them a gift everyone needs: self-confidence. 

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Achieve Fitness Goals Through BJJ

Increase Activity

Learn Self-Defense & Competition Techniques

Build Friendships To Last A Lifetime

Positive Lifestyle Changes

What do I do in Kids BJJ class? (ages 5-8)

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WARM-UPS & TECHNIQUE

First, 15-20 minutes is spent warming up. Student will small exercises and BJJ related movements. The instructor will then gather everyone in a circle and demonstrate the “technique of the day”. Students are then paired up and will drill the technique for 5-10 minutes. This process is repeated as the instructor goes more and more in depth to the technique and adds moves or addresses small details. This is the bulk of class and usually lasts 45 minutes.

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TEAM BUILDING

At the end of each class, students are given the opportunity to choose a game or another activity that incorporates team building. A favorite is Tug-o-War. After a hard class, it’s difficult to dig deep and find the energy for this game. Kids don’t seem to have a problem! Win or lose everyone gets back up and goes again. This a lot of fun for the students, but instructors always make it about your teammates. 

DISCIPLINE – RESPECT – CONSISTENCY

Just like building a house, you start with a foundation. Clear away the trees and brush, level the land, and start pouring. The instructors at Team Independent want to do the same thing. Our goal is to clear away their insecurities, level their mentality on and off the mats, and above all we want them to have what it takes to approach anything life throws their way! 

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What do I do in Kids BJJ class? (ages 9-13)

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Warm-Ups

Each class starts with 15-20 minutes of warm-ups. Starting with a jog students will run around the mat completing various exercises. Next the class will form 2 lines and perform fundamental BJJ movements as the instructor calls them out. Lastly, water break, then technique!

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Technique

The instructor will gather everyone in a circle and demonstrates the “technique of the day”. Students are then paired up and will drill the technique for 5-10 minutes. This process is repeated as the instructor goes more and more in depth to the technique and adds moves or addresses small details. This is the bulk of class and usually lasts 45 minutes.

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ROLLING

Rolling is the BJJ way of having fun! The last 30 minutes of class is spent rolling with teammates. Students main goal should be to learn. There is no winning or losing in class training! Utilize the technique of the day, or have fun with your training partner. Tap Early, Tap Often. Learn and have fun!

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Experience the benefits of Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with our 2 Week Free Trial

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Get Active, New Hobby, or Compete

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Family-Friendly Gym With Multiple Member Discount

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Come Prepared With A Water Bottle - No Loose Clothes or Jewlery!

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Free Amenities For ALL Students - Shower, Lockers, Sauna

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Discounts For LEO's, First Responders, or Military

Our Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Class Schedule

Monday

No Kids BJJ Class

Tuesday

Kids BJJ (Age 5-8) – 5PM

Kids BJJ (Age 9-13) – 6PM

Wednesday

No Kids BJJ Class

Thursday

Kids BJJ (Age 5-8) – 5PM

Kids BJJ (Age 9-13) – 6PM

Friday

No Kids BJJ Class

Saturday

Kids BJJ – 11:30AM

Sunday

Closed – Optional Open Mat

This schedule is in regard to Kids BJJ classes ONLY!

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Give your kids the gift of self-defense and self-confidence! Training with Team Independent is like having a second home. See what others in our community are saying! 

Great place for beginners or advanced athletes. No ego and no attitudes walking around. Great gym for men women and kids.

Brian Brakefield

Parent

No better place to train in the area, great instruction and Prof. Ruiz is welcoming and extremely knowledgeable!.

Baejamin Novak

Student

Nice and clean!

Marcheryl Evans

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Your Instructor

Chris Ruiz

Chris Ruiz

BJJ Black Belt

Biography

Chris Ruiz is Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under 6th degree multi-world champion Roberto Traven. A five time Black Belt IBJJF Atlanta Summer/Winter International Gold Medal holder, in Gi and No Gi Master 2 tournaments, and holds an 8-2 Amateur MMA record. 

Classes

Professor Chris teaches Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5PM and 6PM. He also teaches Adult BJJ at 7PM Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

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Excellent facility. We have two children, ages 6 and 10, enrolled in jiu jitsu. The facilities are well maintained and clean. Super helpful and friendly staff.

I have watched many other classes and all are taught with passion and enthusiasm. Every member of Team Independent staff is upbeat and positive, with an amazing attitude. Your money is well spent here, and stays local!

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Jessica Peterson

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Signed our 9 yr old daughter up here. She absolutely loves it and her instructor. It has tremendously boosted her self confidence and is giving her a chance to make friends. The whole environment here is amazing, fun and very friendly staff. We love it.

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Ally Robinson

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Awesome place to train. Very nice family atmosphere. Instructors are friendly and dedicated. We are ONE FAMILY..!! OSS..

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