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What age can my child start BJJ at Beyond Jiu-Jitsu?

At Beyond Jiu-Jitsu, we welcome children as young as 4 years old in our Kids BJJ program. Our age-specific programs are designed to match each child's developmental stage: Kids BJJ (Ages 4-7), Kids BJJ (Ages 8-11), Teen BJJ (Ages 12-15), and Teen BJJ (Ages 16-17). Each program uses teaching methods ...

What should we bring to our first class at Beyond BJJ?

For your first class at Beyond Jiu-Jitsu, just bring comfortable athletic clothing without zippers or buttons (rash guard or t-shirt with shorts/leggings work great), a water bottle, and a positive attitude! We provide everything else you need. If you decide to continue after your free assessment, w...

Do you offer free trial classes?

Yes! Beyond Jiu-Jitsu offers a complimentary assessment where our coaches evaluate your child's current skill level, discuss your family's goals, and let them experience a class firsthand. This personalized approach ensures we can recommend the right program and helps your family determine if our Ch...

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