Empowering Young Champions: BJJ for 7-9 Year Olds
Build Confidence, Learn Self-Defense, and Develop Discipline at Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds
Little Champions 2
7-9 Year olds
Build self-confidence and resilience
Develop focus and discipline
Improve fitness and coordination
Learn valuable self-defense skills
Foster teamwork and respect
Little Champions, Growing Confidence
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Little Champions, Growing Confidence •
Self-Defence
Our program teaches self-defence techniques to help children stay safe and confidently handle challenging situations.
Discipline
Through consistent practice and respectful interactions on the mat, your child will develop self-discipline, focus, self-control, and perseverance.
Social Skills
As your child overcomes new challenges, they will develop a deep-rooted sense of confidence that positively influences all areas of their life.
Why Choose Our Kids BJJ Program?
We recognise the critical growth period of 7-9-year-olds.
Our Little Champions 2 program is tailored to boost your child’s self-esteem, enhance problem-solving skills, and instil discipline in a fun environment.
BJJ provides a positive outlet for your child’s increasing independence and teaches respect, focus, and teamwork.
Our supportive community helps your child build lasting friendships while developing physical fitness and mental resilience.
Structured classes with clear goals for 7-9-year-olds.
Introduction to fundamental BJJ techniques.
Focus on problem-solving and strategic thinking.
Our belt promotions are based on merit and are free of charge.
Emphasis on values, physical fitness and building healthy habits.
Opportunities for light, supervised sparring.
Sessions that complement academic learning.
Development of leadership and mentoring skills.
Community events for kids and families.
Comprehensive schedule with after-school and weekend options.
What is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a grappling martial art that teaches children how to use technique, balance and movement instead of strength. It helps kids grow in confidence, improve discipline and stay active while learning in a safe and friendly setting.
Timetable
We offer fundamental and advanced sessions to continue challenging your child until they are ready to enter our Juniors programme.
Our comprehensive schedule ensures your 7- to 9-year-old can balance BJJ training with school and other activities.
We recommend 3-4 sessions weekly for optimal progress, learning and enjoyment.
THE GIFT OF MARTIAL ARTS
What makes us different?
We understand the important stage of growth that 7 to 9 year olds are entering.
Our Little Champions 2 programme helps your child build confidence, problem solving skills and discipline in a fun and supportive environment.
BJJ gives them a positive outlet for their energy while teaching respect, focus and teamwork. Our community helps children make friends, stay active and develop real resilience on and off the mats.
FAQ's
We hope this information helps!
The Little Champions 2 programme is specially crafted for 7-9-year-olds, building on foundational skills to develop fundamental techniques, boost confidence, and nurture discipline in a fun and encouraging environment.
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BJJ is suitable for children of all body types and fitness levels.
It’s an excellent way for less athletic children to become more active and improve their fitness.
Our instructors work with each child at their own pace, ensuring everyone can participate and improve.
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BJJ equips children with confidence and self-defence skills, often preventing bullying.
We teach children to use their skills responsibly and to resolve conflicts peacefully whenever possible.
Many parents report improved confidence in their children, making them less likely targets for bullies.
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BJJ helps instil important values such as respect, discipline, perseverance, and humility.
Children learn to respect their instructors and training partners, persist through challenges, and stay humble, whether winning or losing.
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BJJ is one of the most effective martial arts for self-defence.
It teaches children how to protect themselves without relying on strength alone.
However, we emphasise that the best self-defence is avoiding conflict and teach this principle alongside physical techniques.