Kids Jiu-Jitsu in Austin
Jiu-Jitsu for kids, grouped by age. Confidence, focus and self-control, with no strikes. The first class is free.
No experience needed · No sparring on day one · Loaner gis
Renzo Gracie Lone Star Team Austin · 4631 Airport Blvd Ste 114, Austin, TX 78751 · 737-300-9657
At Austin, kids’ classes are grouped by age: Toddlers (3–5), Mediums (5–7), Youth (8–13).
Kids learn to move, fall safely and control a partner, with no punches or kicks. Classes are supervised and grouped by age, and they build confidence, focus and self-control. Shy, anxious or not-yet-sporty kids do well: the coaches are patient and every class starts from the basics.
The first class
Bring your child about 10 minutes early in a t-shirt and shorts with no zippers, with water, after a trip to the bathroom. Nerves are normal.
Belts
Kids get their belt tied on in front of the class at their third class. Early stripes come with showing up and effort: usually a first stripe around class 10 and a second around class 20, for coming consistently, a good attitude and knowing the class routine. After that, each stripe marks a skill, and it takes 12 stripes to reach the next belt. There are no promotion fees and no belt tests. Parents see every stripe and belt in the app.
Growing up
When a child moves up to the adult classes is the coach's call, based on maturity and size rather than age.
This week in Austin
Monday, Nov 16
- 4:15 PM–4:45 PM: Toddlers Gi Class
- 4:45 PM–5:30 PM: Mediums Gi Class
- 5:30 PM–6:15 PM: Youth Gi Class
Tuesday, Nov 17
- 4:15 PM–4:45 PM: Toddlers No-Gi Class
- 4:45 PM–5:30 PM: Mediums No-Gi Class
- 5:30 PM–6:15 PM: Youth No-Gi Class
Wednesday, Nov 18
- 4:15 PM–4:45 PM: Toddlers Gi Class
- 4:45 PM–5:30 PM: Mediums Gi Class
- 5:30 PM–6:15 PM: Youth Gi Class
Thursday, Nov 19
- 4:15 PM–4:45 PM: Toddlers No-Gi Class
- 4:45 PM–5:30 PM: Mediums No-Gi Class
- 5:30 PM–6:15 PM: Youth No-Gi Class
Friday, Nov 20
- 4:15 PM–4:45 PM: Toddlers Gi Class
- 4:45 PM–5:30 PM: Mediums Gi Class
- 5:30 PM–6:15 PM: Youth Gi Class
Questions
What age can my child start?
Kids' classes are grouped by age at each gym, and this page lists the groups. Readiness matters more than age: the coach will help you pick the right class.
Is it safe?
Yes. Classes are age-appropriate and supervised, and there are no strikes in jiu-jitsu.
Will it make my child aggressive?
The opposite. Kids learn self-control and confidence, which also helps with bullying.
My child is shy, anxious or not sporty. Will it work?
Yes. The coaches are patient, and every class starts from the basics.
Is the first class free?
Yes. Book it on this page, and bring your child about 10 minutes early in a t-shirt and shorts with no zippers.
How often should kids train?
Two or three times a week.
Do kids have to compete?
No, competing is optional.
Are there fees for belts?
No. There are no promotion fees and no belt tests.
Coaches
- Prof. Gabe, Head Professor, Black belt · 2nd degree
- Prof. Ellis, Kids class instructor, Black belt
- Coach Gabe R., Kids program director · Head striking coach