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Kids Martial Arts is a program where children practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and other martial arts. Classes include self-defense training and sports-based activities. The program takes place at URSA Academy and is part of Ann Arbor's Home For High-Quality Kids Martial Arts and BJJ and Ann Arbor's Premier Jiu Jitsu Academy.
At URSA Academy, the mission is to offer high quality martial arts classes in Ann Arbor for men, women, and children of all backgrounds and abilities, helping the community stay fit and motivated. Kids Martial Arts Classes focus primarily on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and use high-energy classes that are always changing, with scalable exercises and a proven progression system. The program includes activities that help students of all experience levels develop coordination and strength while they learn vital life skills, build strength and coordination, build speed and agility, and build dexterity and hand-eye coordination. The classes also include elements that help children develop character traits like respect, discipline, and perseverance, as well as teamwork and leadership skills, and promote lifelong habits of physical activity. The program setting offers a great group of new friends and fun and empowering Kids Martial Arts classes that build unwavering confidence in everything children do and build physical tools that can carry over into any sport or hobby, along with important skills like self-defense, self-confidence, self-respect, and discipline.
Parents and students describe URSA Academy as having amazing people, outstanding instruction, and a great place to train, with an atmosphere that is welcoming and motivating no matter the experience level. One parent notes that their daughter has gained confidence, looks forward to class, and that respect, focus, and growth are at the heart of what happens there, with instructors who are engaged, encouraging, and invested in their students. Other testimonials describe URSA as a great place for jujitsu training with a friendly community, incredibly helpful coaches, excellent instruction, and a professionally run gym.
Last updated July 17, 2026.
At URSA Academy, the mission is to offer high quality martial arts classes in Ann Arbor for men, women, and children of all backgrounds and abilities, helping the community stay fit and motivated. Kids Martial Arts Classes focus primarily on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and use high-energy classes that are always changing, with scalable exercises and a proven progression system. The program includes activities that help students of all experience levels develop coordination and strength while they learn vital life skills, build strength and coordination, build speed and agility, and build dexterity and hand-eye coordination. The classes also include elements that help children develop character traits like respect, discipline, and perseverance, as well as teamwork and leadership skills, and promote lifelong habits of physical activity. The program setting offers a great group of new friends and fun and empowering Kids Martial Arts classes that build unwavering confidence in everything children do and build physical tools that can carry over into any sport or hobby, along with important skills like self-defense, self-confidence, self-respect, and discipline.
Parents and students describe URSA Academy as having amazing people, outstanding instruction, and a great place to train, with an atmosphere that is welcoming and motivating no matter the experience level. One parent notes that their daughter has gained confidence, looks forward to class, and that respect, focus, and growth are at the heart of what happens there, with instructors who are engaged, encouraging, and invested in their students. Other testimonials describe URSA as a great place for jujitsu training with a friendly community, incredibly helpful coaches, excellent instruction, and a professionally run gym.
Last updated July 17, 2026.
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