Body awareness
Explore balance, movement and how to work with a partner.
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FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
Small steps. Growing confidence.
A place to learn, move and belong. Our kids’ program introduces Jiu-Jitsu through focused practice and a shared respect for training partners.
Kids · ages 6–12
THE DISCIPLINE
More than a new activity.
Jiu-Jitsu foundations
Build familiarity with positions, escapes and control on the ground.
Practice with purpose
Learn to listen, take turns and keep working at a new skill.
THE KIDS’ BELT SYSTEM
Progress you can see.
Ten steps, from white to green.
- 01
White
- 02
Yellow / white stripe
- 03
Yellow
- 04
Orange / white stripe
- 05
Orange / yellow stripe
- 06
Orange
- 07
Green / white stripe
- 08
Green / yellow stripe
- 09
Green / orange stripe
- 10
Green
Highest kids’ rank
How students move up
Each belt builds on the one before it. Coaches guide students through the skills for their next rank and decide when they are ready to advance. A stripe shown here is part of the belt’s rank; there is no automatic promotion timetable.
Kids’ promotion days celebrate each new rank. Coaches share upcoming dates and student milestones in the gym updates on our homepage.
FOR PARENTS
A trial class that
starts with your child.
Come to a scheduled kids’ class and meet the coach. Your child can participate in the class or observe before deciding. Let us know their age and experience so we can help you choose the right class.
Talk to us about your child →WHAT TO EXPECT
Your first time here.
Meet the coach
Tell us your child’s age, experience and anything that would help them feel comfortable.
Find their feet
Your child can participate in the scheduled class or observe while getting familiar with the coach and other students.
Take the next step together
Talk with the coach about class fit, expectations and the right way to begin.
Good questions.
A clearer first step.
Is my child ready?
The current junior program is listed for ages 6–12. Speak with us about your child’s age, comfort level and experience so we can help you choose a suitable trial class.
What if my child is shy?
Let us know before you come. Meeting the coach and seeing the space can make the first step feel more familiar.
Can I watch?
Ask us about the current parent observation arrangements when arranging your trial class.
What should we bring?
No gear is needed for your free trial class. Wear comfortable workout clothes and bring water. Kids need a full white gi (jacket and pants), The Edge kids’ BJJ T-shirt and a white belt when starting out. Regular classes use the T-shirt and white gi pants; the jacket is worn on promotion days and other special occasions. Order the T-shirt from the gear shop.
A FIRST STEP FOR YOUR CHILD