EMPOWER YOUR CHILD WITH JIU JITSU

Not all jiu jitsu academies are the same and not all kids classes in jiu jitsu academies run the same, this is very important when making a decision on where your child starts there training. Many jiu jitsu academies will place there kids classes as a after thought and not as a priority, at DCJJ Geelong we place our kids program and our students as a priority to ensure proper development of skills and belt grading through out there training years. Here are some things you can expect when training at DCJJ Geelong.

Class Format

Greeting, discipline, warm-up

Movement drills

Technique instruction

Partner drilling

Positional sparring

Live rolling (age appropriate)

Review and line-up

* Class format can very time to time

Character Development

Respect

Discipline

Confidence

Leadership

Responsibility

Goal setting

Teamwork

* These are considered just as important as winning competitions.

Program Structure

Age-Based Classes

DCJJ separates children by both age and experience.

5 - 8 years

level 1 (No Submissions)
Level 2 (Submissions allowed)

9 - 12 years

level 1 (No Submissions)
Level 2 (Submissions allowed)

Kids will be separated under the one class based on above

Concept-based learning

teaching principles (base, posture, frames, pressure, timing, connection, etc.) that underpin techniques. Instructors break down moves into “Why, What, How, What if” steps and use active recall and targeted sparring to reinforce concepts. For example, after demonstrating a technique, students “wrestle in the position” to practice real scenarios, giving repeated situational practice without overwhelming variety.

KIDS 5 TO 8 YEARS CLASSES - All levels
Tuesday / Thursday nights
5:00 to 5:45pm

Beginner and advanced students

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BEHAVIOUR & TECHNICAL ACHIVMENT CLASS CERTIFICATES

MEET THE TEAM

Head Instructor - 9 to 12 year olds

Daniel Cherubin

4th degree black belt in Jiu Jitsu
Orange Belt in Judo
Founder of DC Jiu Jitsu Geelong
- Holds current working with children’s check
- Holds First aid certificate
- Completed IBJJF referees Course
- Registered Black Belt with AFBJJ, IBJJF & JJGF
- Certificate 3 in Personal training
Head instructor - 5 to 8 year olds

Rohan Cram

Black belt in Jiu Jitsu
Black Belt in San Chi Kai Karate
- Holds current working with children’s check
Assistant instructor - 5 to 8 year olds

Sam Jones

Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu
- Holds current working with children’s check
Assistant Instructor

Michael Archer

Purple belt in Jiu Jitsu
2nd Dan Black Belt in Kyokushin karate
- Holds current working with children’s check
- Advanced first aid and mental health first aid Certificates
- Graduate diploma in OHS in health and safety
Assistant Instructor

Cooper Jy Van Kuringen
Blue Belt in Jiu Jitsu
- Holds current working with children’s check
- Active competitor (3rd in 2026 Aus champs)
Assistant Instructor

Lars Halse
Blue Belt in Jiu Jitsu
-Holds current working with children’s check
Assistant Instructor

Dylan Kuiper

- Holds current working with children’s check

HOW DC JIU JITSU APROCHES SUBMISSIONS FOR KID’S CLASSES

At DC Jiu Jitsu, we believe learning submissions is an important part of developing a complete Jiu Jitsu athlete. However, when working with children, safety, control and understanding always comes first.

Our kids submission training is designed to be age, belt and skill level appropriate.

Children are taught that a submission is a controlled technique, not an opportunity to hurt their training partner.

We want our students to develop the ability to control their own body and their partner's body before developing the ability to finish a submission.

Key learning points we teach the kids while learning submissions

Applying techniques slowly and with control.
Understanding when a submission is secured.
Recognising when their training partner has tapped.
Releasing the submission immediately when their partner taps.
Communicating with their training partner.
Respecting their partner's safety at all times.
Never forcing a submission through resistance or pain.

DC Jiu Jitsu Used a two tier system when it comes to submissions.
Level 1 students - NO Submissions allowed (white belt kids)
Level 2 Students - Limited Submissions allowed (red stripe)

Level 2 students gain a red stripe on the black tab of the belt that indicates they are ready to start applying submissions.

Please note * Submissions are only allowed when two students with red stripes partner up.

If a student with a red stripe and a student with no red stripe partner up, no submissions will be allowed. ‍ ‍