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Common Ground Jiu Jitsu Kids Program introduces children to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and martial arts through skill-development games and live training against a resisting training partner. Every class is described as live from start to finish, and all students, including beginners, train live using games that are designed so that anyone can play without previous experience. Coaches work directly with each student in every class and often act as training partners, with kids classes capped at 12 students and a maximum student-to-teacher ratio of 4:1, supported by 3 instructors on the mat at all times. The program uses Ecological Dynamics as a science-backed approach to learning movement skills, with an innovative, games-based teaching method that focuses on kids experiencing a problem and discovering a solution.
• Schedule: The Kids Program is described as being designed for students to attend class once or twice a week.
• Price: Not specified in the provided facts.
The Common Ground Jiu Jitsu Kids Program is part of an independent Jiu Jitsu school described as “THE FIRST ECOLOGICAL BJJ SCHOOL IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA” and “An independent Jiu Jitsu school committed to helping you achieve your full potential.” The program’s mission states that it helps students grow into confident, conscientious, and emotionally mature individuals through martial arts training by creating an empowering environment for children to learn new skills, overcome challenges, and discover what they are capable of. The Kids Program prioritizes healthy self-development over competition and does not expect kids to maintain a rigorous training schedule needed to be competitive in BJJ tournaments. The school’s culture is described as safe, supportive, and welcoming, informed by decades of experience in the mental health field and guided by the values of community, harmony, and compassion.
The leadership and teaching team includes Owner and Head Instructor Alex Aung, a 3rd degree black belt with nearly 30 years of BJJ experience, who was awarded his black belt from Shawn Williams in 2014 and was trained to be an instructor at Shawn’s academy (5 Star Martial Arts / Renzo Gracie Los Angeles), and who previously worked as a licensed psychotherapist and clinical supervisor for over a decade. Instructor and Manager Sally Chung is described as a brown belt. The school’s lineage includes Renzo Gracie, a 7th degree black belt, Jiu Jitsu legend, and MMA pioneer, and Shawn Williams, a 5th degree black belt under Renzo Gracie, one of Renzo Gracie’s first American black belts, and widely regarded as one of the most knowledgeable and innovative figures in the BJJ community. A testimonial from Shawn Williams states: “Alex is a fantastic instructor. He is extremely knowledgeable, super detailed, and really cares about his students. I trusted him to teach at my academy and you can trust him to teach you great Jiu Jitsu. I give Alex and Common Ground my highest recommendation.”
Last updated July 26, 2026.
• Schedule: The Kids Program is described as being designed for students to attend class once or twice a week.
• Price: Not specified in the provided facts.
The Common Ground Jiu Jitsu Kids Program is part of an independent Jiu Jitsu school described as “THE FIRST ECOLOGICAL BJJ SCHOOL IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA” and “An independent Jiu Jitsu school committed to helping you achieve your full potential.” The program’s mission states that it helps students grow into confident, conscientious, and emotionally mature individuals through martial arts training by creating an empowering environment for children to learn new skills, overcome challenges, and discover what they are capable of. The Kids Program prioritizes healthy self-development over competition and does not expect kids to maintain a rigorous training schedule needed to be competitive in BJJ tournaments. The school’s culture is described as safe, supportive, and welcoming, informed by decades of experience in the mental health field and guided by the values of community, harmony, and compassion.
The leadership and teaching team includes Owner and Head Instructor Alex Aung, a 3rd degree black belt with nearly 30 years of BJJ experience, who was awarded his black belt from Shawn Williams in 2014 and was trained to be an instructor at Shawn’s academy (5 Star Martial Arts / Renzo Gracie Los Angeles), and who previously worked as a licensed psychotherapist and clinical supervisor for over a decade. Instructor and Manager Sally Chung is described as a brown belt. The school’s lineage includes Renzo Gracie, a 7th degree black belt, Jiu Jitsu legend, and MMA pioneer, and Shawn Williams, a 5th degree black belt under Renzo Gracie, one of Renzo Gracie’s first American black belts, and widely regarded as one of the most knowledgeable and innovative figures in the BJJ community. A testimonial from Shawn Williams states: “Alex is a fantastic instructor. He is extremely knowledgeable, super detailed, and really cares about his students. I trusted him to teach at my academy and you can trust him to teach you great Jiu Jitsu. I give Alex and Common Ground my highest recommendation.”
Last updated July 26, 2026.
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