Atlanta Martial Arts Center · Ages 7–14
Build Skills. Develop Confidence. Keep Growing.
Kids Jiu-Jitsu gives children a place to learn practical skills, work through challenges, and see their progress. Through instruction and partner practice, students develop coordination, control, and confidence on the mats.
Kids Jiu-Jitsu Class Schedule
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5:00–5:50 PM
6:00–6:50 PM
Kids Jiu-Jitsu · Ages 7–14
Wednesday
5:00–5:50 PM
6:00–6:50 PM
Kids Jiu-Jitsu · Ages 7–14
New to AMAC? Contact Coach Iris to arrange your child’s introductory lesson and find the right class time.
What Your Child Will Learn
Jiu-Jitsu teaches students how to use positioning, leverage, and movement when working with a resisting partner. Children learn techniques in steps, practice them with guidance, and build understanding over time.
Jiu-Jitsu Skills
- Balance, coordination, and body awareness
- Basic takedowns and controlled transitions
- Ground positions and positional control
- Escapes from common holds and pins
- Age-appropriate submissions and training rules
Habits That Support Progress
- Listening and following instructions
- Working respectfully with different partners
- Staying patient when a skill takes practice
- Solving problems and making adjustments
- Taking responsibility for effort and behavior
What Class Is Like
Classes combine movement exercises, technical instruction, partner drills, and controlled practice. Coaches explain the details, help students make adjustments, and connect new techniques to skills they already know.
Students learn to tap, respect the tap, and stop when asked. We emphasize control and communication so training partners can learn together.
Beginners build a foundation, while returning students continue developing their technique, timing, and ability to apply what they have learned.
Confidence With Responsibility
Learning physical skills comes with learning when and how to use them. We reinforce respectful behavior, personal boundaries, and getting help from a trusted adult when a situation calls for it.
Jiu-Jitsu gives children opportunities to practice staying composed, escaping difficult positions, and making decisions under pressure. These skills develop through consistent practice—not a single lesson.
Coaching That Helps Kids Learn
Train with Coach Iris Rousseau and Coach Joe Snapp. Our coaches explain expectations clearly, give practical feedback, and encourage students to keep working through challenges.
Every child progresses differently. We value consistent effort, respectful training, and understanding the material as students develop their skills.
Questions Before Your Child Starts?
Does my child need martial arts experience?
No. Beginners are welcome. Coaches introduce the movements, techniques, and training expectations step by step.
What if my child is shy or not very athletic?
Your child does not need to arrive confident or athletic. An introductory lesson gives us a chance to meet them, understand their needs, and help you decide whether the program is a good fit.
What should my child wear for the first lesson?
Comfortable athletic clothing without zippers or exposed metal is a good starting point. Remove jewelry and bring water. We’ll confirm clothing and equipment details when you arrange the introductory lesson.
How does my child progress?
Students build their skills through regular attendance, practice, and coaching. We’ll explain the youth rank system and progression requirements when you get started.
What if my child is younger than seven?
Our Littles Jiu-Jitsu program serves children ages 3–6. Contact Coach Iris for help finding the right starting point.
How do I find out about tuition?
Contact Coach Iris for current tuition and enrollment information, and to arrange your child’s introductory lesson.
Find Your Child’s Starting Point.
Tell us about your child and what you’re looking for. We’ll answer your questions and help arrange an introductory lesson.
