Kids BJJ

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Downriver Jiu Jitsu

At Downriver Jiu Jitsu, our kids program is designed to help children build confidence, discipline, focus, resilience, and strong Jiu Jitsu fundamentals in a positive, supportive environment. Classes are structured to be fun with a purpose, giving students the opportunity to learn practical skills, make friends, work through challenges, and develop habits that carry beyond the mat.

Experienced Instruction With an Educator’s Perspective

Your child can experience the program, meet the instructors, and get a feel for the class before making a commitment. No previous martial arts experience is needed, and we’ll help your child get comfortable with the class structure, basic movements, and expectations from the very beginning.

A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor kneeling on a mat, interacting with two young kids wearing blue gi uniforms. The children appear to be practicing or learning techniques, surrounded by dojo decor.
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Kids Class Schedule

Ages 4–6
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
5:00–5:30 PM

Ages 7+
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
5:30–6:30 PM

Gi / No-Gi Schedule
Monday: No-Gi
Wednesday & Friday: Gi

Monthly Membership
Ages 4–6: $120/month
Ages 7+: $130/month

Students are placed in the class that best fits their age, size, and experience. Larger or more advanced students may occasionally be placed in an adult class when appropriate. Family discounts are available.

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Why Parents Choose Downriver Jiu Jitsu

Our kids program combines structured instruction, age-appropriate expectations, and a supportive team environment to help children grow both on and off the mat. Professor Brent Insco’s background in elementary education, together with decades of martial arts experience, brings a teacher’s perspective to every class. Students are encouraged to build confidence, discipline, focus, resilience, and respect while learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a way that is challenging, engaging, and appropriate for their level.

Kids Jiu Jitsu in Action

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A group of children in blue and white martial arts uniforms lined up in a training studio, with instructors guiding them.
Two children sparring on a martial arts mat, one wearing a blue gi and the other a black gi, while spectators observe in the background.
A young boy in a blue jiu-jitsu gi is being lifted by another child with excitement, both celebrating together. In the background, several people observe during a training session.