Richmond Martial Arts & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classes for Kids!
Our Gracie Bullyproof® Kids BJJ program in Richmond teaches your child to defend against bullies without becoming one, while boosting their focus, respect, and confidence.
*** CLASS SCHEDULE ***
- Little Champs ( ages 5 - 7 ): Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Jr. Grapplers ( ages 8 - 12 ): Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Membership: $110.00 monthly
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Give your child the gift of unshakable confidence.
By teaching your child time-tested BJJ techniques, Gracie Bullyproof builds physical and verbal confidence, empowering them to overcome bullies without resorting to violence.
"Play" Jiu-Jitsu while learning respect, discipline, and focus.
We know that kids learn best while having fun. And while the kids can’t get enough of our “Gracie Games,” Richmond parents love how character development is a central component of our kids martial arts program.And the best part is, all the kids who demonstrate measurable character development in their daily lives will qualify for our Grace Game Day Party!
Prepare your child for life.
Kids who train martial arts have a higher success rate in school. Why? Discipline, focus, goal setting, and drive. Gracie Bullyproof instills these incredible traits in your child, every time they come to class.Come see what makes our Richmond Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classes so special.
Gracie Bullyproof builds unshakable confidence so your child can overcome bullies without violence.
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In addition to live classes, every student receives a subscription to Gracie University Online, which gives you unlimited online access to the Gracie Bullyproof streaming instructional video archive.Use this resource to review past lessons, learn new techniques, and prepare for future belt tests 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from any computer or mobile device!
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The Gracie Difference
Building a Strong Foundation for a Lifelong Journey
1. Critical Confidence
Increased Awareness: We teach your child to know the difference between “joking” and “bullying” so they know when and how to act in each situation.
Unshakeable Confidence: A confident child is a Bullyproof child. Bullies seek “easy targets” – those who will not stand up to their abuse. We arm your child with the tools they need to overcome physical, verbal, and psychological harassment.
Total Responsibility: We prepare your child to deal with bullies without turning them into one. We emphasize discipline, responsibility, and respect throughout our kids martial arts program. We teach the 5 “Rules of Engagement” to make sure they never abuse their power.
2. Verbal Jiu-Jitsu Training
One of the most pervasive and damaging forms of bullying is verbal harassment. Gracie Bullyproof is the kids' jiu-jitsu program that makes “Verbal Jiu-Jitsu,” part of its regular curriculum.
We’ve devised a series of role-playing exercises to teach kids how to identify and manage the common scenarios associated with verbal harassment and bullying.
Gracie Bullyproof students are taught how to speak assertively when necessary, but they also learn how to use direct eye contact and confident posture to deter bullies from targeting them.
3. "Push" vs. "Pull" Teaching
All the self-defense techniques are presented in the form of “jiu-jitsu” games so that kids are highly excited about learning them.
When a child makes a mistake, we don’t focus on the error. Instead, we emphasize what a child did correctly. Through positive reinforcement, we help the kids reach their full potential without jeopardizing their love for the art.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers about our Children's Martial Arts Program.
Will my child become a bully?
Through our work, we have seen that confident kids make kinder kids. We teach children
how to not only stand up to bullies for themselves, but how to stand up for others. Our
Rules of Engagement teach children to avoid the fight if at all possible by first using
their words, and then telling an adult.
When they do need to resort to physical self-defense, we do not teach children punches
or kicks in the Gracie Bullyproof program, but rather, empowered by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,
to neutralize, defend, control, and negotiate if possible.
What do I need to bring to my first kids BJJ lesson?
Upon arriving for your child's first jiu-jitsu class, we will provide a uniform, called a gi,
for them to wear. We recommend showing up in comfortable undergarments or leggings, and a t-shirt or
rashguard to wear under their gi.
Someone will be there to help you tie your child's belt for the first time!
My child has ADHD. Is jiu-jitsu for them?
Yes! One of the great things about martial arts classes is that it's an individual sport done in
a group environment. We find all our students improve in their focus, self control, discipline
and social skills. But the best part is… they don't even realize that is what our highly trained
kids martial arts instructors are actually doing. They just think they are having fun!
The best way to find out for yourself is to take advantage of our limited time offer. You'll find
our team so helpful and dedicated to helping your child become the best version of themselves. If
you are concerned about group classes for your child, we also offer private classes until they
feel ready to take on the group class setting!
Kids karate classes vs. kids BJJ classes. Which is best?
Many parents ask, what's the difference between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Karate classes? While we
believe all martial-arts have value, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has not only been proven to be the
most effective martial art for a smaller person to defend themselves in a real fight for nearly
a century, it also can be the most gentle.
We don't want our students turning into bullies themselves, and we also believe
self-defense should be scalable, depending on the situation. Whereas kids Karate lessons or
Taekwondo classes rely solely on landing punches and kicks, jiu-jitsu for kids focuses on
neutralizing a threat with verbal boundaries, distance management, body control, and
eventual negotiation.
Are parents allowed to watch?
We encourage parents to watch their children in their kids martial arts lessons. We love parents getting involved! Even better… you can join in our martial arts classes for adults, and have yet another thing in common with your little one. We love seeing the bond of families who train together!
My child is not athletic. Will they feel left out?
We believe jiu-jitsu is for children of all skill levels and abilities. Your child belongs here.
Through our kids martial arts classes, we have seen our students improve coordination, balance,
motor skills, focus, and discipline. Plus, they make lots of great friends!
Our instructors are highly skilled in teaching martial arts to kids. It's their PASSION!
Schedule
13 Mon
14 Tue
15 Wed
16 Thu
17 Fri
18 Sat
19
13
Sunday
14
Monday
Women Empowered ( Age 13 & up )
Class 14 - Advanced Guard Get-ups (7, 8 & 9)
If you don’t have the time or space to execute the previously learned Guard Get-ups, the Advanced Guard Get-ups are exactly what you’ll need. Although these variations take a bit longer to master, once you own them, your escape efficiency will skyrocket to another level. We’ll begin with the Direct Get-up and then we’ll discuss the Knee Shield and the Power Frame.
Advanced Guard Get-Ups (Direct Get-Up/Knee Shield/Power Frame):
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Karate ( Age 8 & up )
BookGracie Combatives ( Age 13 & up )
Class 12 - Headlock Escape 1 - Side Mount | Standing Armbar
Headlock Escape 1 - Side Mount
Besides punches, headlocks are the single most common form of aggression used by untrained individuals on the streets. Although they aren’t as effective as a true submission hold, getting caught in a headlock by a stronger opponent can be a very painful and demoralizing experience. The Frame Escape is the first of two headlock escape strategies that we recommend you perfect for use against larger adversaries in a ground fight. In this lesson, you will start by learning the Standard Frame Escape, and then you will see what to do if it doesn’t work.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com
Standing Armbar
Although we normally recommend you take the fight to the ground, sometimes your opponent will give you an opportunity to end the fight while standing. Many confrontations begin with an opponent pushing your chest with one or both hands unknowingly creating the perfect opportunity for you to apply the Standing Armlock. First, you will learn the Basic Application, then you will see how to use it in a more dynamic situation.
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15
Tuesday
Bullyproof Little Champs ( Age 5 - 7 )
BookBullyproof Jr. Grapplers ( Age 8 - 12 )
BookGracie Combatives ( Age 13 & up )
Class 13 - Armbar - Guard | Clinch (Aggressive Opponent)
Armbar - Guard
The most common type of attack you will encounter from an opponent who is trapped inside your guard is a punch to the face. Once they realize that they can’t effectively punch you they will try to get access to your neck or face by any means necessary. Whenever someone attacks your neck or face from within your guard, they are giving you the opportunity to catch them in a Straight Armlock. In this lesson you will learn two variations of the Straight Armlock as well as what to do if the opponent escapes by pulling their arm out.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com
Clinch (Aggressive Opponent)
Most martial arts rely heavily on the use of strikes to defeat the opponent. This strategy may work against a smaller opponent, but is very risky against a larger, more athletic opponent who could potentially knock you out each time you put yourself in range to strike them. The best strategy is to establish a clinch and take the fight to the ground where you can conserve energy, neutralize strikes, and win the fight with ease. The key to establishing a clinch on an aggressive opponent is to understand that there are two safe distances in a fight: all the way out, or all the way in.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com
Gracie Master Cycle
16
Wednesday
Women Empowered ( Age 13 & up )
Class 15 - Rear Naked Choke | Triangle Choke (Giant Killer | Stage 3)
If we can wrap our sneaky arms around his neck, we have several reliable chokes that can help us end the fight. In this lesson we will learn the Rear Naked Choke for anytime we find ourselves behind an assailant. If you are trapped in a confined space with a sexual predator, escape may not be an option. In this lesson, we teach you multiple chokes from the guard position, allowing you to render the attacker unconscious from the bottom of the fight! We will begin with one of the most famous jiu-jitsu techniques of all time, the Triangle Choke!
Rear Naked Choke:
View on GracieUniversity.com
Triangle Choke (Giant Killer/ Stage 3):
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Karate ( Age 8 & up )
BookGJJ Mobility & Reflex Development ( GC, MC & WE )
17
Thursday
Bullyproof Little Champs ( Age 5 - 7 )
BookBullyproof Jr. Grapplers ( Age 8 - 12 )
BookGracie Combatives ( Age 13 & up )
Class 14 - Double Ankle Sweep - Guard | Guillotine Choke (Guard Pull)
Double Ankle Sweep
Your most important task from the bottom of the guard is to avoid all knockout punches. Depending on what your opponent does from within your guard, there are many techniques you can use to reverse the position or win the fight. One situation in which your opponent is vulnerable for a sweep is when they stand up directly over you to throw punches from within the guard. The Double Ankle sweep is a premium example of how leverage and timing can overcome size and strength. In this lesson you will learn two variations of this powerful sweep.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com
Guillotine Choke (Guard Pull)
In a street fight, your opponent will most likely try to defeat you using one of two methods: 1) knock you out while standing, or 2) tackle you and then knock you out on the ground. You have already learned how to establish the clinch if they attempt to knock you out while standing. If instead, they try to tackle you, you should resort immediately to the Guillotine Choke. In this lesson you will learn the Basic Application first, and then you will learn the two variations that you can resort to in a street fight.
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Gracie Master Cycle
18
Friday
19
Saturday
GC Technique Review
Technique Review ( BP Black Belt Club )
WE Technique Review
GJJ Reflex Development ( GC, WE & Bullyproof Black Belt Club )
Master Cycle Reflex Development / Sparring
WE Reflex Development
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We look forward to seeing you soon!
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before starting class time and let us know ahead of time if you are not able to make your scheduled time.
Proper training attire is required for all students. Comfortable gym attire with a short or long sleeves for trail participant.
Thank you,
Bushin Martial Arts
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Bullyproof - Little Champ (Ages 5-7): 10 Calendar Day FREE Class Trial
We are excited to meeting you!
Please arrive 10 minutes before class start time.
Attire: Comfortable gym clothing with a short or long sleeves t-shirt.
Parking: Please do not park in front of our next door business neighbors spots.
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Bullyproof Jr. Grapplers (Age 8-12): 10 Calendar Day FREE Class Trial
We are excited to meeting you!
Please arrive 10 minutes before class start time.
Attire: Comfortable gym clothing with a short or long sleeves t-shirt.
Parking: Please do not park in front of our next door business neighbors spots.
See you soon!