Kids (8–12)
Escapes, pins and takedowns taught through drills and games. Kids learn to stay calm when someone holds them down.
Ages
8 to 12
Level
Beginner friendly
What to wear
Gi. We lend one for the first class.
Each week
6 classes a week
Who it's for
Kids aged 8 to 12, with or without any sports background. Jiu-jitsu suits kids who don't like team sports as much as those who do: everyone works with a partner, and nobody sits on a bench.
What a class looks like
Warm-up games, 10 minutes.
Technique, 20 minutes, one move at a time.
Drilling with a partner, 15 minutes.
Games and supervised sparring, 15 minutes.
What they learn besides jiu-jitsu
How to fall without getting hurt, how to get out from under someone bigger, and how to tap and let go. We don't teach strikes, and we talk about bullying in plain words: walk away, tell an adult, and only hold someone down if you have to.
Your first class is free
Come 15 minutes early and we’ll lend you a gi. No card needed, no sales pitch.
This week’s classes
Every class in this program, with times and coaches. Tap one to add it to your calendar or try it free.
Come try a class this week.
Pick a beginner class, tell us you’re coming, and we’ll have a gi ready in your size.
Northgate Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian jiu-jitsu for adults, women, teens and kids in Columbus, Ohio.