Juniors BJJ · Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu · Ages 8‑12 · Monroe, GA
Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu for ages 8‑12
Voted Walton County's best martial arts every year since 2018.
Technique, calm and confidence, learned step by step with a coach. Built for kids 8‑12.
Juniors BJJ
Start your 2-week trial
- Technique and leverage, taught step by step with a coach
- Learn to stay calm and think in a tough position
- Make friends and have fun with kids 8‑12
Two weeks of unlimited classes plus a FREE uniform.
Questions? Call 706‑352‑1195
Sound familiar?
Questions parents ask us all the time.
- Want your child to feel more confident trying new things?
- Want them to learn to stay calm when things get tough?
- Looking for an active break from screen time?
- Want them to know how to handle a bully without throwing a punch?
Juniors BJJ works on all of these, every class. Kids learn a skill, try it with a partner and see their own progress, one class at a time.
Two weeks of unlimited classes plus a FREE uniform. No obligation to continue.
What your child gets from Juniors BJJ
Practical self-defense through technique and leverage
Kids learn positions, escapes and control on the mat, taught step by step. Coaches keep every drill controlled.
Staying calm under pressure
In a tough position, kids learn to breathe, think and try again. They practice that every class.
Confidence they earn
Every new technique is a win they earned, with teammates their age cheering them on.
Fun with friends
Games, partner drills and teammates their age, so kids look forward to every class.
Optional competition
Some of our students compete in BJJ, and it's always optional. It's a goal for kids who want one.
Two weeks of unlimited classes plus a FREE uniform. No obligation to continue.
What a class looks like
How new kids start, step by step.
- Step 1
Start in Fundamentals
Every new Juniors BJJ student starts in Fundamentals. Your child learns one technique at a time and drills it with a partner, step by step.
- Step 2
Stay until the first stripe
Your child stays in Fundamentals until they earn their first stripe. Nobody is rushed.
- Step 3
Step up, with coaches watching
After the first stripe, coaches decide when your child is ready for controlled rolling. Coaches watch every pair.
Juniors BJJ classes are labeled on the schedule. See current class times.
Focus, Respect and Discipline
Every class practices the same three habits. Parents often notice them at home and school too.
Structure that feels safe. Clear routines help kids feel safe enough to try hard things. Everyone belongs. No cliques, just teammates who cheer each other on.
Your first two weeks
Here is what happens after you book your $47 trial.
A friendly welcome
Arrive about 10 minutes early. Our front desk team will greet you and get you set up.
Your FREE uniform
Your FREE uniform is handed to you at the front desk on day one.
Your first task
In your child's first class, their coach gives them one task. When they show the discipline to complete it, they earn their white belt at their next class.
Room for shy kids
Shy kids can watch or join from the side until they are ready. Coaches let them warm up at their own pace.
Parents are always welcome
Watch any class, including the first one.
Train as often as you like
Come to every class on your schedule for two full weeks. There's no obligation to continue.
Two weeks of unlimited classes plus a FREE uniform. No obligation to continue.
What our students and families say
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"I signed my daughter up after a women's self defense seminar. She is enjoying the 'chill' atmosphere and patient instruction of Professor Hendrickson in the BJJ Fundamentals class. It has already increased her confidence and self-awareness."
"Took my child today for his very first lesson and we absolutely loved it! The experience was amazing from start to finish, and my child can’t wait to go back. We had such a great time—highly recommend!"
"The instructors are really good about making sure that all students understand the techniques and how to properly execute them. Everyone is so friendly and easy to communicate with."
Voted Walton County's best martial arts every year since 2018.
Two weeks of unlimited classes plus a FREE uniform. No obligation to continue.
What to expect at your first class
768 W Spring St, Monroe. See current class times.
Arrive about 10 minutes early
Our front desk team will greet you and get you set up.
What to wear
Comfortable athletic clothes you can move in. Your FREE uniform comes with the trial.
Bring a water bottle
Your child will work hard and have fun. Classes are active, so stay hydrated.
Parents are welcome
Parents are always welcome to watch classes, including the first one.
Meet your coach
Head BJJ Coach Todd Hendrickson
4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu and 3rd Degree Black Belt in TaeKwonDo.
Coach Hendrickson teaches BJJ Fundamentals, where new students learn each technique step by step.
Beginner questions
Still have a question? Call or text 706‑352‑1195.
Does my child need experience?
No. Every new student starts in Fundamentals, where coaches teach the basics step by step and help new kids settle in.
Does my child have to spar right away?
No. New kids start in Fundamentals, learning by drilling, and stay there until they earn their first stripe. After that, coaches decide when they are ready for controlled rolling and watch every pair.
What does my child wear?
A gi. Juniors BJJ trains in the gi, and the uniform is FREE with the trial. For the first class, wear comfortable athletic clothes.
What ages is Juniors BJJ for?
Kids ages 8‑12.
Can parents watch?
Yes. Parents are always welcome to watch class.
Will BJJ make my child aggressive?
No. Respect is part of every class. Kids learn control and when not to use their skills.
Can my child try both TaeKwonDo and BJJ?
Yes. Your two-week trial lets you try both TaeKwonDo and BJJ classes. Ask us which classes fit your child's age.
What happens after two weeks?
There's no obligation to continue. If it's a good fit, we'll go over membership options with you in person.
A MOTIVATE PROGRAM
Need an After School Program or Summer Camp?
Motivate Academy offers FREE pickup from five Monroe schools, martial arts and Quiet Study & Reading Time, in the same building. Visit monroeafterschool.com
Ready for your first class?
Two weeks of unlimited classes plus a FREE uniform, for $47. Questions? Call 706‑352‑1195.
Start your 2-week trial, $47