Groundworks Jiu Jitsu Academy Youth Programs
1938 Huntington Drive, South Pasadena, CA 91030
About
Groundworks Jiu Jitsu Academy Youth Programs include activities such as Grappling Fundamentals, the eMotions Program, rollingSTART: Launch Pad to Grappling Fundamentals, and an Intro to Jiu Jitsu: A Clear & Safe Path to Training. The programs also connect to the GROUNDWORKS GRAPPLING CLUB and offer a Girls only Jiu Jitsu class. Grappling Fundamentals is described as a pivotal stage where habits are formed, confidence is built, and expectations for behavior, effort, and growth begin to take shape.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: GROUNDWORKS GRAPPLING CLUB for adults and teens meets three days a week, with a listed class time on Tuesdays from 7:15pm to 9:00pm; the Girls only Jiu Jitsu class for ages 6+ meets every 1st Friday of the month from 3:00pm to 4:00pm; rollingSTART: Launch Pad to Grappling Fundamentals for ages 5–9 runs as a 4-week accelerator program.
• Price: A $15 service fee will be added to all Charter Student memberships.
The organization states that its passion is to share the art of Jiu Jitsu and that it specializes in youth programs. It describes itself as Safe, Inclusive, and Non-Religious. All staff are background-checked. The Girls only Jiu Jitsu class is for members only and meets every 1st Friday of the month for ages 6+. There is a temporary enrollment pause for Grappling Fundamentals for ages 6–9 starting in June to focus on current students. Parents can join the Grappling Club for adults to bond with their kids over the challenges of the journey. Intro to Jiu Jitsu: A Clear & Safe Path to Training for adults and teens is for beginners only with no experience needed, and this program is currently on hold. Groundworks Jiu Jitsu Academy is associated with IEM, Blue Ridge, Ritz FMS, and ACE FMS. The organization states that it does not spam and will send updates on its program only.
Last updated August 5, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: GROUNDWORKS GRAPPLING CLUB for adults and teens meets three days a week, with a listed class time on Tuesdays from 7:15pm to 9:00pm; the Girls only Jiu Jitsu class for ages 6+ meets every 1st Friday of the month from 3:00pm to 4:00pm; rollingSTART: Launch Pad to Grappling Fundamentals for ages 5–9 runs as a 4-week accelerator program.
• Price: A $15 service fee will be added to all Charter Student memberships.
The organization states that its passion is to share the art of Jiu Jitsu and that it specializes in youth programs. It describes itself as Safe, Inclusive, and Non-Religious. All staff are background-checked. The Girls only Jiu Jitsu class is for members only and meets every 1st Friday of the month for ages 6+. There is a temporary enrollment pause for Grappling Fundamentals for ages 6–9 starting in June to focus on current students. Parents can join the Grappling Club for adults to bond with their kids over the challenges of the journey. Intro to Jiu Jitsu: A Clear & Safe Path to Training for adults and teens is for beginners only with no experience needed, and this program is currently on hold. Groundworks Jiu Jitsu Academy is associated with IEM, Blue Ridge, Ritz FMS, and ACE FMS. The organization states that it does not spam and will send updates on its program only.
Last updated August 5, 2026.
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