A brief warm-up from 5:00-5:05pm followed by technique instruction and drilling from 5:05-5:25pm. Class wraps up with TEN consecutive 3-minute rounds of sparring!

Students should come to this class with pocket-less shorts / spats, a rashguard / swim shirt, and a water bottle. 

OPEN TO MEMBERS OF ALL GYMS 7-15 YEARS OLD

This class is geared towards 8-14 year olds* with a greater emphasis on technique and a higher level of focus than in the 4-7yo class.

*Younger siblings may be able to attend the 8-14yo class if it fits their learning style and stage of development. Please reach out to Coach Joe with any questions.

Summer Thursday Kids Class ☀️
Open to all kids!

Join us every Thursday for a fun rotating summer theme class! Each week will focus on a different part of Jiu Jitsu with a smaller summer class format, extra reps, games, and focused skill work.

Themes include Game Day, Takedown Thursday, Guard Games, Escape Artist Night, King/Queen of the Mat, and more! 🙌

📅 Thursday Summer Schedule

💥 June 25 — Takedown Thursday
Safe takedowns, balance, grips, and getting the match to the ground on your terms!

🌀 July 2 — Super Sweeps
All about reversing positions and getting on top.

🔗 July 9 — Submission Chains
Flowing from one attack to another.

🎉 July 16 — Third Thursday Game Day
All games, all class!

💪 July 23 — All Armbars
Armbar setups, control, and finishing mechanics.

🦵 July 30 — Guard Pass Party
Fun passing drills, pressure, movement, and getting around the legs.

🐦‍🔥 August 6 — Lovely Leglocks
Leg entanglement awareness, safe control, and escapes.

🧙‍♂️ August 13 — Escape Artists
Mount escapes, side control escapes, back escapes, and staying calm under pressure.

🎉 August 20 — Third Thursday Game Day
All games, all class!

🎒 August 27 — Back Attack Bonanza
Taking the back, seatbelt control, hooks, and rear-control basics.

👹 September 3 — Mount Monsters
Holding mount, escaping mount, and attacking from top position.

✊ September 10 — Grip Fighting Games
Learning grips, breaking grips, and using grips through fun partner games.

🎉 September 17 — Third Thursday Game Day
All games, all class!

🦈 September 24 — Shark Tank Thursday
Rotating partners, short rounds, and building confidence.

🛡️ October 1 — Bully-Proof Basics
Confidence, posture, distance, standing up safely, and using jiu jitsu responsibly.

🥷 October 8 — Ninja Movement Night
Shrimping, bridging, rolling, technical stand-ups, sprawls, and movement challenges.

🎉 October 15 — Third Thursday Game Day
All games, all class!

👑 October 22 — King/Queen of the Mat
Positional games and friendly competition.

🥋☀️ We’re excited for a summer full of learning, movement, games, and jiu jitsu fun!
Bring your energy and get ready to train! 💪🔥