Northwest Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Start with a free trial class

No appointment needed. Just arrive about 10 minutes early for any Kids or Teens class. We’ll meet you, answer questions, have you sign a waiver, and help your child get started.

Kids & Teens Schedule & Fees

Why kids do jiu-jitsu

Confidence - Kids learn they can stay calm, solve problems, and handle challenges
Focus - Games, drills, and partner work help build listening skills and body awareness and control
Discipline - Students practice respect, patience, consistency, and effort
Self-defense - Jiu-jitsu teaches kids how to control distance, escape bad positions, and protect themselves without striking

Is this good for beginners?

Brand new? Perfect.
Most kids start with no experience. We keep the first class simple, safe, and welcoming. Your child can participate at their own pace, and our coaches will help them understand what to do.
Your child does not need to be athletic, aggressive, or already confident. We help them build those skills step by step.
Our classes are great for kids who are shy, wild, struggle with focusing, nervous, uncomfortable with rough play, or have never done martial arts or sports.

Our Approach

In our kids classes, ages 4-10, we focus on games and fun. All games are designed to improve balance, coordination, and focus, which will all translate to jiu jitsu. We teach basic BJJ positions and concepts.
In our teens classes, ages 11-15, there’s more of a balance between games and pure jiu jitsu techniques, drills, and sparring. Students will learn more advanced positions, techniques, and sequences.

What to expect on your first day

Arrive ~10 minutes early.
Meet the coach, sign a waiver, ask any questions you have, and get a tour.
Your child can wear a t-shirt and athletic shorts/pants. Please nothing with metal snaps, zippers, or otherwise. These can damage the mats.
No uniform is needed for the first class.
They’ll join a beginner-friendly class with games, movement, and basic jiu-jitsu.

Mat Safety & Class Expectations

Please place shoes and extra clothes on the shelves in the changing room.
Wipe your feet and enter the mat only at the designated area - if you step off the mats, please re-enter from the feet-wiping area.
Always respect your coaches and training partners
Have fun!