No striking
Nothing in this class involves being struck. Children are paired by size and experience, and every exchange is supervised by a coach.
Ages 4–12
Kids Jiu-Jitsu in Maple, Ontario
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for ages 4 to 12. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 5:00 PM.
Claim Your Free WeekOur kids Jiu-Jitsu classes run on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 5:00 PM, for ages four to twelve. No previous experience is required, and most children join us with none.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is particularly well suited to children because it allows a smaller child to control a larger one safely, through leverage and position rather than force. There is no striking in this class. The result is a program that carries a lower injury risk than most youth contact sports while remaining genuinely effective if a child is grabbed, pushed or held down.
That distinction matters, because the great majority of schoolyard incidents involve grabbing and pinning rather than striking. Jiu-Jitsu addresses those situations directly, and emphasises control and de-escalation rather than retaliation.
Beyond the technical curriculum, parents most often report changes in confidence and composure: children who handle setbacks more calmly, and who are quicker to attempt something difficult without first looking to an adult.
What makes this class different
Three evenings a week
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 5:00 PM, finishing at six, which suits most after-school schedules.
Practical anti-bullying skills
The curriculum addresses grabs, pushes and being held down, which are the situations children actually encounter.
Character as part of the curriculum
Respect, perseverance and teamwork are taught explicitly, including how to lose a round well and shake hands afterwards.
Class schedule
Tuesday
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMKids Jiu-Jitsu
Thursday
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMKids Jiu-Jitsu
Friday
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMKids Jiu-Jitsu
Times are pulled live from the academy schedule, so this page cannot drift out of date. See the full timetable for every class we run.
Questions parents ask
What age can my child start?
From four years old. Our youngest students focus on co-ordination, listening and basic movement through structured games, with technical content introduced gradually as they develop. Twelve is the upper end of the program, after which students move toward our teen and adult classes.
Is it safe?
There is no striking in this class, children are paired by size and experience, and coaches supervise throughout. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has a notably lower injury rate than many youth sports, including soccer and hockey.
What should my child wear or bring?
For a first class, a t-shirt and shorts or track pants without zippers or buttons, plus a water bottle. Training is done in bare feet. We will advise on a gi once your child decides to continue.
Can I stay and watch?
Yes, and we encourage it for the first few weeks. Most children settle within two or three sessions.
My child is shy and reluctant to try new activities. Should we still come?
This is the most common concern parents raise with us, and those children often benefit the most. You are welcome to watch a class first, without your child participating, and we can discuss how best to introduce them.
Your first week is free
No commitment and no sales pitch. Come in, take a class, and decide afterwards. We are at 20 Cranston Park Ave in Maple, minutes from Vaughan and Richmond Hill.