CARLSON GRACIE JIU JITSU

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for kids starting at age 3, plus beginner and advanced programs for all ages. Head coach Manny Soares is a World Champion who runs both traditional gi classes and no-gi sessions that focus on real-world self-defense scenarios. Perfect for toddlers through teens, with separate classes for the 3-6 age group and older kids. The coaches focus on building discipline and confidence alongside technique. Your first class is free, and they offer both fundamentals classes for beginners and open mat sessions for more experienced kids.

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Programs (7)

• Open Mat Kids

  Class
  Ages 3–17· Saturday· Morning· Paid

  Kids practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques in an open format where they can work on specific skills or roll with partners. This Saturday morning session gives kids of all ages and skill levels a chance for less structured training time. It's designed for students already enrolled in regular classes who want extra mat time.

• Kid's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

  Class
  Ages 7–17· Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday· Afternoon· Paid

  Kids work on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques from basic takedowns to complex movements in traditional gi classes. The program serves older kids and teens who want to learn effective self-defense while getting in shape. Head coach Manny Soares is a World Champion and Pan American Champion who leads the structured curriculum.

• Kids Summer Camp

  Camp
  Ages 3–17· Paid

  Kids spend their summer days learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques in an intensive camp format. The program combines regular BJJ training with summer camp activities for kids ages 3-17. Camp sessions focus on building foundational skills while keeping kids active and engaged during school breaks.

• Kids NoGi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

  Class
  Ages 3–6· Tuesday· Afternoon· Paid

  Kids practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques without the traditional uniform, wearing shorts and t-shirts instead. The class focuses on real-world self-defense situations where gripping strategies change significantly without the gi. Ages 3-6 learn the same curriculum as regular BJJ but with adapted techniques for no-uniform training.

• Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

  Class
  Ages 3–6· Monday, Wednesday, Thursday· Afternoon· Paid

  Kids practice basic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques including takedowns and ground movements in traditional gi uniforms. The program is designed for ages 3-6 to build a foundation in the gentle art through step-by-step instruction. Classes are taught by seasoned black belt instructors using a systemized curriculum developed by world champion level practitioners.

• Kid's NoGi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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  Ages 7–17· Tuesday· Afternoon· Paid

  Kids train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu without uniforms in shorts and rash guards, focusing on techniques for real-world situations. The program teaches older kids and teens how gripping and strategy change when there's no gi to grab. Classes follow the same format as the main BJJ curriculum but adapted for no-uniform training.

• Kids Open Mat

  Class
  · Saturday· Morning· Variable

  Kids practice techniques they've learned in regular classes in a less structured format with open mat time. This session allows kids to work on specific skills and get additional practice time.