Class Overview
Universal MMA offers kids and teen Jiu-Jitsu classes in Mesa, AZ for ages 3-16. Our kids BJJ program helps students build confidence, discipline, coordination, focus, and practical self-defense skills in a safe and supportive training environment.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a great way for kids and teens to build confidence, character, and self-discipline while staying active and learning valuable martial arts skills. Students learn age-appropriate techniques, including control, escapes, and submissions, while training in a friendly and welcoming environment.
Classes
Lil’ Ninjas
Our Lil’ Ninjas classes are 45 minutes of games and physical activity designed to teach your child movement, coordination, and the fundamentals of jiu-jitsu positions which will begin them on their jiu-jitsu career and prepare them for the Kids’ Class.
Kids/Preteens and Teen Classes
All students will learn movement and BJJ fundamentals, principles of fitness and self-defense, and work to develop self-discipline and character. Classes are one hour long, and include warm-ups and calisthenics, technique instruction, and live sparring (“rolling”). Older students will receive additional intermediate technique instruction. Many of our students this age compete in local competitions!
Class Times
Tuesday & Thursday
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Ninjas, ages 3-6
Kids-A, ages 7-9
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Kids-B, ages 10-12
Teens, ages 13-16
Friday
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Kids All Ages Jiu-Jitsu
For the most current schedule, please view our Current Weekly Schedule page.
What Parents Should Know Before the First Class
Come prepared with a legal guardian to sign a liability waiver and be introduced to your child’s instructors. We’ll provide your child with a loaner gi and belt until you can purchase your own. Ask their instructors about gi sizing
Your child should wear a comfortable t-shirt, gym shorts, and sandals or flip-flops. No shoes are permitted on the mats, but shoes are required when off the mats. If your child has longer hair, hair ties or braids are suggested.
New students will spend their first few classes learning fundamentals, but after they’ve gotten the hang of the basics, they’ll be permitted to engage in live sparring with other students. We highly recommend that your child have a mouth guard and water!
If your child continues training with us after their introductory period, they will need their own gi. You can order one through us, or buy one on your own (check Amazon!)