GIVE YOU CHILD THE GIFT OF 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.

At DC Jiu Jitsu Geelong we have a fantastic kids program designed to teach your children Jiu Jitsu in a non violent, fun and safe environment.

We specialise in empowering children who have never partaken in any physical activity or have been victims of  bullying at school and transforming them into confident, respectful, outgoing and skilful young people.

The classes involve stretching, warm ups, Jiu Jitsu games, drills and Jiu Jitsu training. We focus on Self Defence and Anti-Bullying to in-still the values of discipline, respect and hard work.

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🥋 Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 5–8)

Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Class Duration: 45 minutes
Focus: Movement, basic positions, self-defense, discipline, Competition style focus, teamwork, and FUN.

✅ 1. Basic Jiu-Jitsu Movements

  • Shrimping (hip escape)

  • Bridging (upa)

  • Technical stand-up

  • Bear crawl, crab walk, army crawl

  • Forward/backward rolls

  • Break falls (side, back, front)

These are taught in warm-ups and games regularly.

✅ 2. Core Positions

Each of these positions is taught with:

  • What the position is

  • How to hold it

  • How to escape from it (basic)

✅ 3. Basic Submissions (taught with control & supervision)

  • Americana from mount

  • Collar choke from mount or guard

  • Straight armbar from mount

  • Rear naked choke (with safety rules)

  • Lapel choke from back (light introduction)

  • more as class develops

⚠️ Safety Focus: Emphasize control over cranking, always with instructor oversight.

✅ 4. Sweeps & Transitions

  • Scissor sweep from guard

  • tripod sweep from closed guard

  • Flower sweep from closed guard

  • basic spider guard sweep from open guard

  • Bridge and roll (upa) escape to top

  • Elbow escape to guard

  • Technical mount ➝ back take

  • plus more as class develops

✅ 5. Self-Defense Skills

  • Standing base (technical stand-up)

  • Wrist grab escape

  • Basic push defense ➝ clinch

  • Headlock escape

  • Stranger awareness (verbal boundary setting)

  • plus more as class develops

✅ 6. Games & Drills

These help build body awareness, reaction time, and FUN.

touch the leg drill, Loop the body drill, get the tag, leap frog, one hand off balance. single leg pick up. guard pull drill, feet to hips.

✅ 7. Character Development Focus

Every class includes a short talk or example related to:

  • Respect (bowing, listening)

  • Discipline (following instructions)

  • Confidence (trying new moves)

  • Teamwork (helping partners)

  • Focus (eye contact, quiet body)