Kids Martial Arts
North Park Jiu Jitsu Academy, 4009 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92104
About
Kids Martial Arts focuses on Jiu Jitsu, with kids’ Jiu Jitsu classes that include a kids basic class and Mighty Mites classes. The program takes place in a spacious gym that is clean and well lit. Adult Jiu Jitsu and Women’s Jiu Jitsu are also offered in adult classes, and some adult classes are offered at the same time as kids classes.
• Ages: 4–12 years old
The Kids Martial Arts program is part of North Park Jiu Jitsu Academy, also referred to as North Park Jiu Jitsu, North Park BJJ, NorthPark Jiu-Jitsu, NPJJ, NP Jiu Jitsu, and NPBJJ. The leadership and coaching team mentioned in parent and student feedback includes Professor Tio, Professor Mike, Coach Jonas, Coach Lem, Coach Len, Paulette, and Michael/Mike. Paulette is a female black belt instructor, and parents have noted that she leads the kids program and serves as a role model for girls in Jiu Jitsu.
Parents describe a strong sense of community at North Park Jiu Jitsu, with several calling it a family environment and even a second family. In Mighty Mites classes, kids from the next level up sometimes attend and help as additional coaches, providing peer-to-peer feedback and coaching. Multiple parents report that their children, including very shy or timid kids, enjoy the classes, look forward to attending, and have continued training over many months. Several families mention that their children have gained confidence, discipline, respect, and real-life skills through the kids’ Jiu Jitsu classes.
Last updated July 8, 2026.
• Ages: 4–12 years old
The Kids Martial Arts program is part of North Park Jiu Jitsu Academy, also referred to as North Park Jiu Jitsu, North Park BJJ, NorthPark Jiu-Jitsu, NPJJ, NP Jiu Jitsu, and NPBJJ. The leadership and coaching team mentioned in parent and student feedback includes Professor Tio, Professor Mike, Coach Jonas, Coach Lem, Coach Len, Paulette, and Michael/Mike. Paulette is a female black belt instructor, and parents have noted that she leads the kids program and serves as a role model for girls in Jiu Jitsu.
Parents describe a strong sense of community at North Park Jiu Jitsu, with several calling it a family environment and even a second family. In Mighty Mites classes, kids from the next level up sometimes attend and help as additional coaches, providing peer-to-peer feedback and coaching. Multiple parents report that their children, including very shy or timid kids, enjoy the classes, look forward to attending, and have continued training over many months. Several families mention that their children have gained confidence, discipline, respect, and real-life skills through the kids’ Jiu Jitsu classes.
Last updated July 8, 2026.
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