Kids Programs Ages 3-12. Teens ages 13+ train in Adult & Teen Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals.
Kids who train here get stronger, calmer, and more confident.
Best Martial Arts School in Charlottesville, 6 years running (Best of C-VILLE). Free week. 381 Hillsdale Drive, Seminole Square.
We teach Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, building technique and character in kids ages 3+.
Start a free week · Email info@graciecharlottesville.com
Age bands
Spider Monkey & Me (ages 3+ with a parent)
A parent or guardian joins the child on the mat. Sat 9:15am. A great first look for the youngest kids.
Mini Grapplers (ages 3-4)
Weekday after-school slot: 3:45pm Mon-Thu. A short, fun, structured intro to Jiu-Jitsu.
Little Grapplers (ages 5-6)
Builds focus, listening, and basic grappling in a kid-friendly room. The step between Mini and Junior Grapplers.
Junior Grapplers (ages 7-12)
More technique and drills, plus character lessons. Sparring stays optional, and coaches keep it safe and positive. Some sessions are Lil & Junior Grapplers (ages 5-12). On Sundays, Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 5-12) meets from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Mat 2.
Kids Muay Thai
Lil Muay Thai (ages 4-6) on Tue/Thu. Friday Kids Muay Thai is for ages 4-12. Muay Thai Foundations for ages 7-12 is also on the schedule. Stance, punches, kicks, and pad work. Sparring is not required.
Teens (ages 13+)
Teens ages 13+ train in the Adult & Teen Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals (Gi) class. Other adult classes are open to students 13 and older.
Also open to kids
Wrestling (Ages 7+), evening and Sunday Jiu-Jitsu open mats (all ages), and the Sunday Jiu-Jitsu Competition Class (all ages). Days and times are on the schedule.
After-school program
Our after-school program is coming soon. Want to hear when it opens?