3 AND 4 YEAR OLD JIU-JITSU PROGRAM
Most parents who bring a 3 or 4 year old to Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu San Jose have the same question: is my child actually ready for this? The answer is yes. If they are potty trained and can follow basic direction, they are ready.
Our Super Guerrillas preschool jiu-jitsu program is designed specifically for ages 3 and 4. Thirty minutes of structured, age-appropriate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that builds coordination, focus, and confidence in an environment that is safe, fun, and built for where toddlers actually are developmentally. Taught by instructors who know the difference between managing little kids and genuinely developing them.
WHAT 3 AND 4 YEAR OLDS LEARN
START WITH THE BASICS AND THE FUN!
Our 3 and 4 year old Super Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu program pairs games and interactive drills that reinforce the “daily skill,” such as “balance” or “control” with 6 essential concepts for starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). This program will create a solid foundation and better understanding of jiu-jitsu needed for the 5 to 7 year old program.
Guard Retention:
Young students learn to maintain strong positions by developing fundamental concepts like framing, hip escapes, and the concept of realigning their guard. These skills are key for effective defense and transitioning between positions.
Dominant Positions:
Students will learn to improve their positioning from dominant positions such as the mount, side control, and back control. Pinning techniques that control the shoulder and hip lines are emphasized.
Passing Guard:
The curriculum teaches the essential skills of guard passing, starting with simple techniques like Toreando and knee cuts, which are gradually expanded into more advanced strategies.
Back Control:
Kids develop an understanding of how to keep their chest glued to the back using their arms and hooks.
Takedowns:
Kids are introduced to basic wrestling stances and takedown techniques like the double leg.
Escapes:
Kids are introduced to the concept of escaping bad positions using jiu-jitsu techniques.
WHY CHOOSE GUERRILLA JIU-JITSU FOR YOUR CHILD
Our 3 and 4 year old program curriculum is based on principles that ensure fun, engagement, and skill development for every child:
Age-Appropriate Training:
Tailored lessons for children ages 3 and 4 ensuring techniques are taught in ways that match their cognitive and physical development.
Fun and Structured Classes:
We believe that Jiu-Jitsu should be enjoyable! Each class includes fun coordination drills and fundamental techniques that build skills in jiu-jitsu while keeping kids engaged.
Confidence and Discipline:
Kids will learn valuable life skills, including self-control, respect for others, and resilience.
Focus on Safety:
Our curriculum ensures all techniques are taught in a safe, controlled environment with a strong emphasis on injury prevention.
3 AND 4 YEAR OLD BELT SYSTEM
We designed our Super Guerrillas Program to make each jiu-jitsu class rewarding for kids coming out of the toddler stage. Every class your child takes will earn them a colored stripe on their belt. Once all the colors are collected, and a quick test is passed, they earn their new belt! Each colored stripe represents key program foundations below:
Guard and Positioning:
Techniques like guard retention, escapes, sweeps, and submissions.
Self-Defense:
Essential moves to protect themselves in a real-life situation.
Discipline and Respect:
Learning to listen, follow instructions, and respect their teammates and instructors.
Physical Fitness:
Strengthening the body through grappling and ground control techniques.
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What parents are saying
“My nieces and kids have been coming here since they were 3-4 years old. At first they were all shy but as they practiced their confidence grew along with their skillset. The kids get excited and motivated each time they level up.”
Cherylle Marsala
Google Review
“My daughter (Grey belt) and son (Super Guerrillas) both love coming here. The instruction is technical, the environment is welcoming, and the progress they’ve made in their confidence and fitness is undeniable.”
Barshawn Haynes
Google Review
“The kids’ program — from tiny 3-4 year olds in Super Guerrilla classes up to teens — gets rave feedback for building confidence, discipline, and fun while teaching real techniques.”
Luis Mendez
Google Review
