THE ACADEMY BJJ
Confidence. Discipline. Respect. For Life.
At The Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we help kids build strength, confidence, and focus through the art of Jiu-Jitsu. Our program teaches more than self-defense — it teaches discipline, respect, and the mindset to succeed both on and off the mats.
Children learn how to stay calm under pressure, listen with focus, and push themselves to be their best. Every class is structured, challenging, and positive — creating an environment where kids develop real confidence through hard work and consistency.
What Makes Our Program Different
World-Class Instruction
Led by Professor Ashur Darmo, a 2nd-degree Black Belt, Pan American Champion, and world-ranked competitor. Your child learns from one of the most dedicated coaches in the sport.
Safe & Supportive Environment
Clean, well-organized classes where every student is respected and encouraged to grow at their own pace.
Strong Values
We teach with respect, discipline, integrity, and effort. There are no shortcuts, no egos, and no excuses — only focus and teamwork.
Real Progress
Students develop physical coordination, mental focus, discipline, and emotional control that carry into school, other sports, and everyday life.
Watch Our Kids in Action
Kids Competition Team Video
See the confidence, teamwork, and excitement our students bring to every class and competition.
Jiu-Jitsu for Life — The Academy Path
Little A's → Kids Program → Adults Program → Future Black Belt
At The Academy BJJ, we are building a true long-term path for your child — one that moves naturally from beginner, to youth training, into adulthood, and eventually to becoming a black belt.
Little A's (Ages 3–6): Building the Foundation
Little A's is often the first time a child ever steps onto a mat or tries any form of grappling or martial arts. It is where they learn how to listen, how to focus, and how to feel comfortable in a structured, disciplined environment.
Little A's teaches the foundational skills that prepare children for the 5 PM Kids Program:
- Listening
- Following instructions
- Learning how a class works (line up, bow in, greet partners)
- Coordination, balance, agility, and basic movement
- Confidence in a group setting
- Respect and teamwork
- Wrestling - which builds balance, athletic movement, and early grappling instincts
This stage gives young students the foundation they need to succeed as they grow.
By the time they transition into the 5 PM Kids Program, they already understand how to behave on the mat, how to try hard, and how to train safely with partners.
Kids Program 5 PM (Ages 7+): Developing Real Skill
This is where kids learn true Jiu-Jitsu technique, effort, problem-solving, and discipline.
We divide the class into:
- Under 10
- 10 and up
This ensures safe partner matching and age-appropriate training intensity.
Kids develop:
- Real technique
- Work ethic
- Focus and discipline
- Resilience
- Confidence
- Leadership
This program prepares them to transition into the Adult Program smoothly and successfully.
Adults Program: The Next Phase
When kids grow into teenagers and young adults, they enter our Adult Program — where their true journey toward mastery begins.
Our structured system makes this transition natural. They already know:
- How to move
- How to train
- How to focus and listen
- How to work with partners
- The core positions of Jiu-Jitsu
Future Black Belt
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kids cannot earn a black belt. The highest youth rank is green belt, and at 16, they enter the adult belt system. This protects the value, maturity, and integrity of the black belt.
Our goal is to build black belts — Lifelong martial artists. Real skills & real confidence. We don't sell belts here, we teach jiu-jitsu.
Kids who stay in Jiu-Jitsu grow into stronger, healthier, more disciplined adults with lifelong confidence, community, and positive habits.