THE RODRIGO GRACIE JIU-JITSU TORRANCE KIDS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO INSTILL RESPECT, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND DISCIPLINE, WHILE PROMOTING PHYSICAL FITNESS, MENTAL RESILIENCE, AND VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS THROUGH JIU JITSU.
KIDS PROGRAM (AGES 3-5)
Our Kids Program (ages 3-5) is where our youngest students begin learning the basic movements of Jiu-Jitsu through learning activities and supplemental games to develop their understanding.
Program Goals:
- Introduce basic rolls and falls to improve understanding of how the body moves
- Develop and improve balance and coordination
- Demonstrate understanding between time for focus and play
- Improve ability to follow simple instructions
- Build listening and communication skills
KIDS PROGRAM (AGES 6-8)
The Kids Program (ages 6-8) focuses on building upon the basic movements of Jiu-Jitsu through technical learning and supplemental games. Students learn our core values of family, respect, loyalty, discipline, attitude, and honor.
Program Goals:
- Understand the importance of practicing techniques properly to improve
- Develop and improve ability to follow multiple instructions
- Introduce simple escapes and sequence techniques
- Instill good behavior and respect for coaches and peers
- Develop ability to focus in a class setting
Ongoing Development:
- Improve balance and coordination
- Ability to focus for longer periods of time
- Reinforce technical foundation
- Improve communication skills
KIDS PROGRAM (AGES 9-14)
The Kids Program (ages 9-14) is where students gain higher levels of training in preparation for the shift into our Adults Program. Students develop leadership and teamwork skills to build self-confidence that they carry with them on their journey. Students may progress to our Adults Program with permission from the Head Instructor.
Program Goals:
- Build leadership and problem-solving skills
- Improve self-awareness and self-control
- Increase strength and endurance
- Develop teamwork skills
- Improve situational sparring skills
Ongoing Development:
- Good behavior and respect for coaches and peers
- Reinforce technical foundation
- Ability to focus in class setting
- Build self-confidence and self-esteem
- Improve verbal reasoning skills