HOMESCHOOL GRACIE JIU-JITSU
Self-Defense • Confidence • Discipline • Community
Homeschool Jiu-Jitsu Program
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BUILDS CHARACTER.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu teaches more than physical skills. Through regular practice, students learn discipline, perseverance, patience, humility, and the confidence that comes from working through challenges. They learn that progress takes time, mistakes are part of learning, and giving up is rarely the answer.
Our homeschool program uses Jiu-Jitsu as a practical way to help kids grow in character while they grow physically. Students learn to respect their training partners, listen to instruction, handle both success and failure, and keep working when something feels difficult. These are lessons that extend far beyond the mat.
MAKE NEW FRIENDS!
Homeschooling offers incredible opportunities, but finding a consistent community of other homeschool families can sometimes be challenging. Our Wednesday morning class gives kids a place to make new friends, build relationships, and enjoy an activity together with other homeschooled students.Parents get something too: a chance to connect with other families who understand the homeschool experience. While the kids train and learn together, parents can get to know one another and connect with families in the local homeschool community. It's Jiu-Jitsu, but it's also a place to belong.
SELF-DEFENSE & ANTI-BULLYING
Jiu-Jitsu gives students practical skills for handling physical situations safely and confidently. Rather than relying on strength or aggression, students learn balance, movement, positioning, control, and how to respond when someone grabs or pushes them. The goal isn't to teach kids to fight, but to give them the skills and confidence to protect themselves when necessary. We fight fire with water!We also teach students how to recognize and respond to bullying. They learn that confidence doesn't mean looking for a fight, and that the best response is often to create distance, seek help, and avoid escalating the situation. When physical action is unavoidable, students have practical skills they can rely on while keeping safety and self-control at the center.
MEET PHYSICAL FITNESS HOURS
Fulfills Home Education Physical Fitness & PE Guidelines. Our homeschool Jiu-Jitsu program provides structured physical activity that can complement your family's home education plan. Students develop strength, coordination, balance, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, body awareness, and motor skills through age-appropriate movement and Jiu-Jitsu training.Each class gives students an opportunity to be physically active while learning a real-world skill in a structured environment. For families looking for meaningful physical education outside the home, Jiu-Jitsu can provide a consistent weekly activity that combines fitness, skill development, discipline, and fun.
Get The Gracie University® Advantage
In addition to live classes, every student receives a subscription to Gracie University Online, which gives you unlimited online access to the Gracie Bullyproof streaming instructional video archive.Use this resource to review past lessons, learn new techniques, and prepare for future belt tests 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from any computer or mobile device!
Take advantage of this powerful tool and take your technique to the next level!
The Gracie Difference
Building a Strong Foundation for a Lifelong Journey
1. STRUCTURED
Our program follows the proven Gracie University curriculum, giving students a clear and progressive path through Jiu-Jitsu. Each class builds on skills learned previously, so students aren't simply learning random techniques from week to week.
This structure helps students know what to expect while giving them measurable progress as they develop their skills. It's organized, age-appropriate, and designed to help students build a strong foundation before moving on to more advanced techniques.
2. SAFE
Safety is built into the Gracie University curriculum from the beginning. Students learn techniques in a controlled environment with an emphasis on proper movement, cooperation, awareness, and responsible training. The goal is to develop skill without creating a culture of aggression.
Students are taught to work with their training partners and respect one another. Instructors carefully introduce techniques and drills so students can learn practical Jiu-Jitsu while maintaining a safe and positive environment for everyone on the mat.
3. EFFECTIVE
The Gracie University curriculum focuses on Jiu-Jitsu that works in real situations, not simply techniques that look impressive during practice. Students learn practical skills for controlling distance, escaping common positions, establishing control, and responding to situations they may actually encounter.
The curriculum is designed around progressive skill development and practical application. As students train, they develop the ability to use these skills under increasing levels of resistance and pressure, helping turn techniques they have practiced into skills they can actually rely on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers about our Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Homeschool Program.
Will my child become a bully?
Through our work, we have seen that confident kids make kinder kids. We teach children
how to not only stand up to bullies for themselves, but how to stand up for others. Our
Rules of Engagement teach children to avoid the fight if at all possible by first using
their words, and then telling an adult.
When they do need to resort to physical self-defense, we do not teach children punches
or kicks in the Gracie Bullyproof program, but rather, empowered by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,
to neutralize, defend, control, and negotiate if possible.
What do I need to bring to my first kids BJJ lesson?
Upon arriving for your child's first jiu-jitsu class, we will provide a uniform, called a gi,
for them to wear. We recommend wearing comfortable undergarments or leggings, and a t-shirt or
rashguard that they can wear under their gi.
Someone will be there to help you tie your child's belt for the first time!
My child has ADHD. Will martial arts help?
My Child Has ADHD. Is jiu-jitsu for them?
Yes! One of the great things about martial arts classes is that it's an individual sport done in
a group environment. We find all our students improve in their focus, self control, discipline
and social skills. But the best part is…. They don't even realize that is what our highly trained
kids martial arts instructors are actually doing. They just think they are having fun!
The best way to find out for yourself is to take advantage of our limited time offer. You'll find
our team so helpful and dedicated to helping your child become the best version of themselves. If
you are concerned about group classes for your child, we also offer private classes until they
feel ready to take on the group class setting!
Kids karate classes vs. kids BJJ classes. Which is best?
Many parents ask, what's the difference between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Karate classes? While we
believe all martial-arts have value, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has not only been proven to be the
most effective martial art for a smaller person to defend themselves in a real fight for nearly
a century, it also can be the most gentile.
We don't want our kids or students turning into bullies themselves, and we also believe
self-defense should be scalable, depending on the situation. Whereas kids Karate lessons or
Taekwondo classes rely solely on landing punches and kicks, jiu-jitsu for kids focuses on
neutralizing a threat with verbal boundaries, distance management, body control, and
eventual negotiation.
Can Parents Watch & How Much Is Tuition?
We encourage parents to watch their children in their kids martial arts lessons. We love parents
getting involved! Even better… you can join in our martial arts classes for adults, and have
yet another thing in common with your little one. We love seeing the bond of families who
train together!
Tuition is $65 per month, per child (family discounts available) for the Wednesday 10:00 AM Homeschool Class. If you like your child to join the full Bullyproof Program, which includes evening classes, monthly tuition is $110. Our membership contract is for 60 days.
My child is not athletic. Will they feel left out?
We believe jiu-jitsu is for children of all skill levels and abilities. Your child belongs here.
Through our kids martial arts classes, we have seen our students improve co-ordination, balance,
motor skills, focus and discipline. Plus, they make lots of great friends!
Our instructors are highly skilled in teaching martial arts to kids. It's their PASSION!