About
Cies MMA Youth Programs offers Cubs BJJ for 3-5 year olds, Kids Gi BJJ for 6-12 year olds, Kids Striking for 6-12 year olds, and Kids/Youth 5-12 Year Old BJJ. Cubs BJJ is a jiu jitsu class led by Barb Ciesnolevicz. Kids Striking includes boxing and kickboxing, games, agility work, and conditioning.
Programs
- Cubs BJJ — 3-5 year olds · Mon, Wed, Fri, 4:00-4:30 pm · Jiu Jitsu class led by Barb Ciesnolevicz; created to help kids develop body control, motor skills, and listening skills.
- Kids Gi BJJ — 6-12 year olds · Mon, Wed, Fri, 4:30-5:15 pm · Gi BJJ class for big kids with Coaches Kyle, Josh and Travis.
- Kids Striking — 6-12 year olds · Tue, Thu · Mix of boxing and kickboxing, games, agility work and conditioning; led by Coach Barb and assisted by Coach Olivia.
- Kids/Youth 5-12 Year Old BJJ — 5-12 year olds · Class is ran by Coach Kyle; blended ages to provide more advanced younger children more challenging sparring rounds and for older children to help younger children.
- Adult Gi BJJ — Co-ed class for all skill levels; 1 hour in duration.
- Adult Kickboxing — Mon-Fri, 5:30 pm · Beginner kickboxing program; Monday-Thursday varies between Muay Thai style and Dutch Kickboxing style; Friday light sparring is for members only.
- Adult Boxing — Learn how to box; emphasis on effective strikes for MMA.
- Adult No-Gi Grappling — Class for all levels; focuses on BJJ, Catch-Wrestling, and MMA style grappling without the uniform on.
At a glance
- Ages: 3–13 years old
- General schedule: 6 days a week; the schedule officially begins Oct 1, 2026.
About the provider
Barb Ciesnolevicz is the head kids coach and program director. Coach Kyle runs the Kids/Youth 5-12 Year Old BJJ class, Coach Barb leads Cubs BJJ and Kids Striking, Coaches Josh and Travis assist the kids BJJ class, and Coach Olivia assists Kids Striking. Professor Mike C teaches Adult Gi BJJ.
Children who are 13 years and older who have 6 months+ of experience can attend adult classes, and this is when they can be introduced to the striking program. Friday light sparring is for members only and not for first time trial class members.
Last updated November 7, 2026.
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