8 to 13 YEAR OLD JIU-JITSU PROGRAM
Most parents who call Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu San Jose aren’t just looking for a sport. They’re looking for something that changes how their child carries themselves, the confidence to stand up for themselves, the focus to stay calm under pressure, and the discipline to keep showing up even when it’s hard.
Our kids jiu-jitsu program for ages 8 to 13 is the most structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) curriculum in San Jose, combining real self-defense skills with the kind of character development that shows up at home, at school, and everywhere in between. Taught by instructors who know the difference between keeping kids busy and actually developing them.
WHY CHOOSE GUERRILLA JIU-JITSU SAN JOSE FOR YOUR CHILD?
Our 8 to 13 year old and Teen programs are based on principles that ensure fun, engagement, and skill development for every child:
Age-Appropriate Training:
Tailored lessons for kids ages 8 to 13 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.
YOUTH JIU-JITSU CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
Our youth jiu-jitsu fundamentals program focuses on 5 core areas essential for starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which are introduced progressively across 25 class lesson plans:
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 controll 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.
Takedowns:
Kids are introduced to basic wrestling stances and takedown techniques, including double leg, single leg, and sprawl to back transitions.
Self-Defense:
We incorporate a self-defense layer into the program, helping kids learn how to protect themselves with realistic scenarios where they can get hit by an attacker.
WHAT KIDS WILL LEARN
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.
WHY JIU-JITSU IS PERFECT FOR KIDS?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a unique martial art that emphasizes leverage and technique over brute strength. This makes it ideal for children of all sizes and abilities. By focusing on skill development and strategic thinking, Jiu-Jitsu helps kids build confidence, improve their problem-solving abilities, and enhance their focus in both sports and school.
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What parents are saying
“He’s been training for six years, and every single time we go, he’s just as excited to step on the mat as he was on day one. Over the years we’ve seen his confidence soar, his patience grow, and his dedication deepen.”
Daniel Santos
Google Review
“Structured and well thought out curriculum that teaches not only self-defense and jiu-jitsu but structure and discipline. Guerilla often has multiple black belts teaching the kids classes. A program they’ve created and maintained for over a decade.”
Nicholas Gudgeon
Google Review
“My kids have been students here since 2015 and it’s been rewarding to see their growth through the meticulous instruction and discipline of the academy. We will continue to build our jiu-jitsu journey with Guerrilla.”
Lory S Obenza
Google Review
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