Jiu Jitsu Foundation

Jiu Jitsu Foundation offers kids classes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The program groups kids by age and stage, with classes for ages 5 to 7, 8 to 12, and 13 to 17, and it also lists No Gi, Fundamentals, Intermediate, and All Levels classes.

Programs

• Little Champs — Ages 5-7 · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat; times listed include 3:30p-4:15p, 3:15p-4:00p, and 10:00a-10:45a
• Little Champs Adv. — Ages 5-7 (Invite Only) · Tue, Thu; 3:15p-4:00p
• Jr Grapplers — Ages 8-12 · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat; times listed include 3:30p-4:20p, 4:30p-5:20p, 5:30p-6:20p, 2:00p-2:50p, 4:10p-5:00p, 5:10p-6:00p, and 10:00a-10:45a
• Jr Grapplers Adv. — Ages 8-12 (Invite Only) · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu; times listed include 4:30p-5:20p and 5:10p-6:00p
• Pre Teens / Teens — Ages 13-15 · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu; times listed include 5:30p-6:20p and 5:10p-6:00p
• Black Belt Club — Invitation Only · Sat; 9:00a-10:00a
• No Gi — Ages 8+ · Fri; 4:30p-5:30p
• All Levels — Everyone Welcome · Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat; times listed include 10:00a-11:00a, 6:00a-7:00a, 8:00a-9:00a, and 12:00p-1:00p
• Fundamentals — New Students · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu; 6:30p-7:30p or 7:30p-8:30p
• Intermediate — 6+ Months Experience · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu; 6:30p-7:45p or 6:10p-7:25p
• No Gi — All Levels · Tue, Sat; 10:00a-11:00a or 11:00a-12:00p

At a glance

• Ages: 4–17 years old
• General schedule: Kids classes four days a week. Kids are grouped by age and stage: 4 to 7, 8 to 12, and teens 13 to 17.

About the provider

Jiu Jitsu Foundation is owned and operated by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts Cadu and Gabriela Francis. Its mission statement says, "We empower and inspire people of all ages to pursue their own black-belt excellence on and off the mat."

We start kids at age 5. No prior martial arts experience is required. Coaches adjust techniques for pre-existing injuries or medical conditions and advise checking with a doctor first if there is a medical concern. The school says jiu jitsu is one of the safer martial arts because there’s no striking.

Last updated October 8, 2026.