The Kid-Jitsu® Program



The Kid-Jitsu®: BJJ for Kids Certification Program was developed by Larry Shealy, a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt.  Kid-Jitsu: BJJ for Kids,  was adapted directly from the teachings of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to provide a safe, proven method of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for children.  We teach the teacher, to teach the kids!

 

If YOU don’t have a legitimate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Program in your Martial Arts School YOU are Missing the Boat!  Let me ask you a few questions:

With the popularity of mixed martial arts and the UFC, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has moved to the forefront of self-defense systems. However, as popular as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has become, there were previously no true teaching methods for children. Aware of the need for a program tailored specifically for children, I set out to provide the proverbial blueprint for children’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

What had started as a simple manual that scripted correct techniques and proper positioning, soon transformed into a complete teaching methodology. For me, it was simply not enough to teach his youth classes the proper techniques. Along with proper technique, I also teach the “Kid-Jitsu” Values program…...we are more “Character Developers” than Martial Arts Instructors…and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

The Kid-Jitsu BJJ for Kids Program works hand in hand with Traditional Martial Arts systems. Combining your traditional standing fighting art with the most capable ground fighting art provides your student with the best possible system.

Green Belt, the Black Belt of Children’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!

Belt progression in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is truly a life’s journey. The typical adult black belt is attained approximately between 8 and 12 years with CONSISTENT training. We say adult becuase no one permitted under 18 is allowed to earn one. That being said, there is a different belt system for children. The highest attainable belt is green and can be earned with 3-3.5 years of consistent training. While being a green belt in other systems is an admirable achievement, becoming one in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu speaks a volume of proficiency that most adults would envy. At that point, it is maturity and age that are left to conquer on their path to black belt.

 

For more information on becoming a certified Kid-Jitsu: BJJ for Kids instructor, please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  or call us at 904.242.9343.  DO IT NOW, before one of your competitors does…. you will thank me a year from now, I guarantee it!!!




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