Our Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program builds champions on and off the mat!

Brazilian jiu-jitsu or BJJ, is a martial art discipline that uses grappling and ground-fighting techniques similar to judo except Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu concentrated more on the techniques used once both opponents are on the ground and battling for dominance.

Jiu-jitsu, can teach kids to be stronger, more confident and less prone to bullies. The fundamentals of Brazilian jiu-jitsu focus on how a smaller, weaker person can defend against a larger opponent through the use of leverage and flexibility.

Our Youth Brazilian jiu-jitsu program instills values by providing classes for youngsters that teach respect, discipline and how to have fun.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu can be part of a solution for a small child who may be the victim of bullies. Brazilian jiu-jitsu provides many effective techniques that allow a smaller fighter to gain an advantage over a much larger opponent through the use of leverage, flexibility and the ability to turn an opponent’s weight against him. Brazilian jiu-jitsu excels at building confidence, fighting skills and physical fitness among smaller, weaker children.

Bring your kids in to Defensive Edge so they can observe a Brazilian jiu-jitsu class in session. Once they see the enthusiasm exhibited by the other kids our the class, your child will want to join in on the fun.