Real movement. Real focus. Real friends. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for kids in Chandler, AZ. Their best hour of the day, every week.
Quick form. We'll text you within a day to set it up. No pressure, no contracts.
They need a place to move, to be challenged, to belong.
Kids today spend hours scrolling, gaming, and watching. The numbers keep climbing and the costs are real: shorter attention spans, more anxiety, less physical confidence, fewer real friendships. Most after school activities are passive. Watch a screen, sit in a chair, look at a tablet.
Jiu Jitsu is the opposite of all of that. It's full-body movement. Live problem solving. Eye contact. Discipline. Real human connection on the mat with real friends. It's the cure for what screens take away.
Every parent who walks in tells us the same thing after a few weeks: their kid changed. Here's what to expect.
Not the kind that comes from likes. The kind that comes from earning it. Your kid will solve real problems on the mat and walk out standing taller.
Jiu Jitsu rewards patience and presence. Two things screens are designed to destroy. Parents notice the difference at home and at school.
Full body movement, balance, coordination, and cardio. Kids leave class tired in the best way and sleep better that night.
Training partners become friends. Real ones. Kids who challenge each other, look out for each other, and actually talk face to face.
The non-violent kind. Jiu Jitsu teaches control without striking. Your kid learns to handle themselves and stay calm under pressure.
The biggest difference. Most parents say their kid asks to come, never wants to miss class, and counts down to the next session.
Age-appropriate technique, age-appropriate intensity. Kids train with kids their own age and skill level.
Movement, games, and the foundations of Jiu Jitsu in a structured but fun environment. We meet kids where they are. Shy, energetic, brand new, accommodations are made for younger or smaller students.
Deeper technique, controlled sparring, and increased challenge. Builds discipline, focus, and physical literacy as kids grow into the art and into themselves.
Coach Ric built this academy to be the kind of place every parent hopes for. A place where kids are challenged but safe. Pushed but supported. Held to high standards but met with patience.
Parents tell us the same thing over and over: their kids ask to come to class, look up to Ric, and grow more confident every month. The reviews from moms and dads in Chandler back it up.
Bringing your kid to a martial arts class for the first time can feel like a lot. Here's exactly how it goes.
We'll greet you, get your kid signed in, and show you where to sit. You're welcome to watch the whole class.
Movement-based warm ups built like games. Kids get moving and get to know each other right away.
Coach Ric breaks down a technique. Kids drill it with partners under his eye. He coaches every kid individually.
Most parents tell us their kid asks when they can come back before they're even out of the parking lot.
This is the most common question we get and the one we love answering. Coach Ric is patient and meets every kid where they are. Quiet kids find their voice. Sensitive kids find their courage. Many of our most confident students started off shy. The mat is one of the safest places for a kid to grow into themselves.
Jiu Jitsu is one of the safest martial arts because it's grappling, not striking. Kids aren't punching or kicking each other. They're learning leverage, control, and how to move their bodies. Injuries are rare and minor when they happen. Coach Ric is hands on with safety from day one.
Two classes a week is the sweet spot for most kids. It's enough to build skill and consistency without burning them out. We have classes Monday through Friday so finding two days that work is easy. Some kids choose to come more often once they fall in love with it.
For their first class, just athletic clothes (no zippers or buttons), a water bottle, and bare feet. We'll provide everything else. If they decide to keep training, we'll help you get a proper Jiu Jitsu gi when the time is right.
Always. We have parent seating along the mat. Most parents stay for the whole class, especially in the beginning. Some get inspired and end up training themselves.
Our Mini Jiujiteiros class is for ages 3 to 7 and our Junior Jiujiteiros class is for ages 8 and up. We can make accommodations for younger or smaller students. If you're not sure where your kid fits, come in for the free class and we'll figure it out together.
1940 S. Alma School Rd, Suite 3 in Chandler, AZ. We have students who drive in from Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Mesa, Ahwatukee, and South Phoenix. Easy access from the 101 and the 202.
Bring your kid in for a free class. Watch them light up. That's the whole pitch.
We'll text you within a day to schedule. Zero pressure, ever.