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.
Get the Gracie University® advantage.
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
9 Mon
10 Tue
11 Wed
12 Thu
13 Fri
14 Sat
15
9
Sunday
10
Monday
Women Empowered ( Age 13 & up )
BookKarate ( Age 8 & up )
BookGracie Combatives ( Age 13 & up )
Class 20 - Take the Back – Guard | Standing Headlock Defense
Take the Back - Guard
Against a trained opponent, you can expect them sit back and establish posture from within your guard; but against an untrained opponent, you can expect the exact opposite. When a person drives all their weight forward from within your guard, they unknowingly create a perfect opportunity for you to take their back, especially when they are attacking your neck or face with one of their hands. In this lesson, you will learn how to Take the Back from the guard, but in order to simplify the process of learning all the steps, we’re going to break everything down into three slices.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com
Standing Headlock Defense
Once you establish the clinch on your opponent, there is a good chance that they will get desperate and try to catch you in a headlock. Without the proper escape strategy, the Standing Headlock can be a very painful and demoralizing experience, but with the proper technique you can turn the tables and use their hold to your advantage.
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11
Tuesday
Bullyproof Little Champs ( Age 5 - 7 )
2/50 BookBullyproof Jr. Grapplers ( Age 8 - 12 )
BookGracie Combatives ( Age 13 & up )
Class 21 - Elbow Escape – Side Mount | Pull Guard
Elbow Escape - Side Mount
If your opponent is able to achieve the side mount, chances are they will be so eager to punch you that they will create space for you to execute the Shrimp Escape (Lesson 24). If they are able to prevent the Shrimp Escape, the best thing to do is conserve energy and wait until the opponent transitions from side mount to full mount so that you can use the Elbow Escape to recompose the guard. In this lesson you will learn two variations of the Elbow Escape from the side mount.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com
Pull Guard
In an ideal situation, you would be able to close the distance, establish the clinch, execute a takedown, achieve the mount and win the fight. Sometimes however, your opponent is expecting the clinch and is very resistant when you try to establish control of them. If you get into a clinch and you are unable to take your partner down because they are too strong or you lose control of their hips, you have two options: let go and try again or Pull Guard. If you let go, you risk getting knocked out when you try to reestablish the clinch. If you pull the opponent in your guard, you can neutralize the punches, exhaust their energy, and eventually win the fight in a variety of ways.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com
Gracie Master Cycle
12
Wednesday
Women Empowered ( Age 13 & up )
BookKarate ( Age 8 & up )
BookGJJ Mobility & Reflex Development ( GC, MC & WE )
13
Thursday
Bullyproof Little Champs ( Age 5 - 7 )
BookBullyproof Jr. Grapplers ( Age 8 - 12 )
BookGracie Combatives ( Age 13 & up )
Class 22 - Twisting Arm Control – Mount | Rear Takedown
Twisting Arm Control - Mount
The beauty of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is that it enables you to defeat virtually anyone while controlling the amount of damage you inflict. The Twisting Arm Control is premium example of this because you can use it to set up a choke, straight armlock, or simply control your opponent until they surrender. In this lesson, you will first learn how to set up and maintain the Twisting Arm Control, and then you will learn two reliable finishing options.
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Rear Takedown
When you establish the clinch, your opponent’s arm may end up over your head. In some cases it happens inadvertently, in other cases it’s a deliberate attempt to catch you in a Guillotine Choke. Either way, any time your head ends up under your opponent’s arm, you can use it to transition into the Rear Clinch control position, from where you can set up the Rear Takedown. In this lesson you will learn how to transition from front to back of your opponent as well as how to take them down once you get there.
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Gracie Master Cycle
14
Friday
15
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.
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Bullyproof - Little Champ (Ages 5-7): 10 Calendar Day FREE Class Trial
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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!