Gracie Barra La Cañada Flintridge Kids Programs

Gracie Barra La Cañada Flintridge Kids Programs includes GB Kids - Little Champs 1, where children do structure, routine, basic movements, body awareness drills, and BJJ-themed games with no submissions. It also includes GB Kids - Little Champs 2 & Juniors for ages 7 to 13, and Kids Advanced and Competition Team for students with a strong foundation and more technical and competitive training.

Programs

• GB Kids - Little Champs 1 — Most students start around age 4; kids as young as 3½ may join with coach approval based on maturity and readiness. · Entry point for young children beginning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Focuses on structure, routine, basic movements, body awareness drills, and BJJ-themed games with no submissions.
• GB Kids - Little Champs 2 & Juniors — Ages 7 to 13
• Kids Advanced and Competition Team — For students with a strong foundation and ready for more technical and competitive training. Typically open to students with a grey-white belt or higher, or by professor approval.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–13 years old
• Facility hours: Mon. 12pm-1:30pm, 4pm-8pm Tue. 4pm-8pm Wed. 12pm-1:30pm, 4pm-8pm Thu. 4pm-8pm Fri. 12pm-1:30pm, 4pm-8pm Sat. 9am-12pm Sun. 9am-11:30am

About the provider

The program was founded in 2014 by ADCC Champion and jiu-jitsu icon Orlando Sanchez. After Orlando’s passing, the school was entrusted to his long-time student and friend, Professor Alec, who has 20 years of jiu-jitsu training experience and over 10 years of coaching experience.

GB Kids - Little Champs 1 allows kids as young as 3½ with coach approval based on maturity and readiness. Kids Advanced and Competition Team is typically open to students with a grey-white belt or higher, or by professor approval.

Last updated October 12, 2026.