Kids program · Ages 3 to 11
Kids Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for kids in Kendall: solid fundamentals, real self-defense and healthy conditioning, taught with patience in a friendly, no-ego room. Their first session is free.
- Ages 3 to 11
- No experience needed
- First session free
For parents
Why parents choose this room
You want a place where your child is safe, gets real attention and wants to come back. Here is what you get in Kendall.
A coach who has built this before
Head coach Ariel "Tarzan" Sexton built the kids' jiu-jitsu program at Renzo Gracie Brooklyn, a school where he led over 700 students. The Kendall kids program carries that experience.
Fundamentals and real self-defense
Classes focus on real self-defense, solid fundamentals and healthy conditioning. Kids learn to hold position, escape and get back up, the base everything else in jiu-jitsu is built on.
Safe, clean and patient
Parents and students describe the same things: clean mats, easy parking, and coaches who are patient, supportive and genuinely invested in every student, whatever their level.
One family on the mat
Train hard. Stay humble. Grow together.
Ariel's academy is a space for beginners, competitors and families. Kids grow up around teens and adults who train the same art, under the same wall, with the same values.
What families say
Five-star reviews from our families
"Professor Ariel 'Tarzan' is incredible with kids, beginners, and top athletes in MMA and BJJ."Elizabeth J., Google review
"Un lugar seguro para aprender artes marciales, con profesores atentos, responsables y con mucho conocimiento."
"Looking to start something new? Here's best place in town to try, best team best coaches great environment safe and clean."
"This is an outstanding place to train. The coaches are patient, supportive, and always encourage you to do your best."
What ages is the kids program for?
Kids Jiu-Jitsu is for ages 3 to 11. From 12, students train in the adult program, which welcomes teens and beginners.
My child has never trained. Is that OK?
Yes. No experience is needed. Our room is built for beginners and competitors alike, and every student starts with the fundamentals.
How does the free session work?
Leave your details in the form below, then pick a first class and a time on the next screen. Your child's first session is free, so you can both see if it fits.
Who leads the program?
The school's head coach is Ariel "Tarzan" Sexton, a 3rd degree black belt under Daniel Gracie who built the kids' program at Renzo Gracie Brooklyn. One Google review puts it simply: he is "incredible with kids." Meet the coaches
Where are you?
14133 SW 119th Ave, Miami, FL 33186, in Kendall, with easy parking. Get directions
Free session
Their first session is on us.
Tell us a little about your child and pick a first class. See you on the mats!
- Leave your details. Name, phone and the program.
- Pick their first class. Choose a time on the next screen.
- Come in for your session. Free, no experience needed.