Youth Jiu Jitsu Orientation Day

Welcome to Youth Jiu Jitsu

Youth Jiu Jitsu is a fun-filled class that’s specially designed to meet the needs of kids ages 7 and older. Your child will learn martial arts skills with an innovative teaching approach that captures their attention through problem-solving, exploration, and play.

Congratulations! Your child has been accepted through our Back-to-School Special offer, which includes one month of Jiu Jitsu classes and a uniform, free of charge.

Read on for a guide to get ready for Orientation Day.

Orientation Day

Orientation Day takes place on Monday, September 28th from 5:00-5:45pm.

You may arrive at any time during this window to submit paperwork and pick up your child’s free uniform. You must be the child’s parent or legal guardian to sign paperwork.

Your child must be present for orientation. They will be fitted with a uniform and informed of school rules so they’re ready for when classes begin.

Be prepared to stay 10-15 minutes to complete orientation.

Arriving at Renzo Gracie Pasadena

We are located at 464 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena 91101.

There is metered street parking around the school. For more information about additional parking options, see our parking guide here.

Check in with the manager, Coach Sally, upon arrival. She will help guide you through the orientation process and answer any questions you may have.

Once you have submitted the enrollment forms and picked up a uniform, your orientation will be complete.

We’ll see you back here for your child’s first official class on Monday, October 1st.

Meet the coaches

Coach Alex

Black Belt, 3rd Degree

We maintain a low student-to-teacher ratio for all of our Youth Jiu Jitsu classes. There is a cap on enrollment and space is very limited. Please be ready to make a decision regarding your child’s enrollment by the end of the trial class.

After class, the manager will speak with you to answer any questions and help you with the enrollment process.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that teaches you how to use your body to control another person. Unlike many traditional martial arts that focus on punches and kicks (such as karate, tae kwon do, etc.), Jiu Jitsu focuses on grappling or wrestling.

    The literal translation of Jiu Jitsu is the “gentle” or “yielding" art. Rather than meeting force with force, the promise of Jiu Jitsu is that you can use technical skill to defend yourself against someone who is stronger than you.

    It’s called Brazilian Jiu Jitsu because the modern art as we practice it today was developed by a family from Brazil, known as the Gracie Family. The Gracies are the most famous martial arts family in the world, and are credited with revolutionizing our understanding of what works in a fight.

  • Your child will learn fundamental Jiu Jitsu skills such as how to control a person on the ground, how to escape when you’re being pinned, and how to make someone let go if they are holding onto you. They will become familiar with how to get to the safest, most dominant positions you can be in a fight.

    In addition to real martial arts skills, your child will also learn important social behaviors — listening, following instructions, communicating respectfully, fair play, and how to be a safe and kind training partner.

    We run a classroom that sets and respects healthy boundaries for kids interacting with other kids, as well as the student-teacher relationship.

  • Youth Jiu Jitsu is for kids ages 7 and older.

    Younger kids ages 5-7 are eligible for Kids Jiu Jitsu.

    Children who are age 3-4 years old are eligible for Toddler Jiu Jitsu.

  • Parents always tell us how much fun they have watching their kids in our Jiu Jitsu class. You are welcome to stay and observe in our comfortable waiting area.

  • Membership to Youth Jiu Jitsu is $180/month. This gives you access to 4 class sessions per month.

    Memberships are month-to-month and there are no long term contracts.

    For parents and siblings, ask about our Family Discount.

  • Our classes are designed to fit the attention span of kids. We keep the explanations brief and the engagement level high. If your child’s focus wanders at times, that’s okay. We’re here to provide redirection and reminders as needed to support your child.

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  • Yes. Whether your child would like a little extra preparation and support to begin participating in group class, or prefers to learn in a one-on-one setting, private lessons are an excellent way to meet your child’s needs.

    To learn more about private lessons for kids, complete a contact form here.