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Jiu-Jitsu for every age

From first steps on the mat to full anti-bullying training, our kids programs grow with your child — three age-based stages, each building on the last.

Mat Munchkins class at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Newnan
Ages 3–5

Mat Munchkins

A fully parent-participation class full of fun games and simple techniques, giving our youngest students their first taste of jiu-jitsu in a low-pressure, playful setting.

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Little Champs class at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Newnan
Ages 5–7

Little Champs

Our Gracie Bullyproof Little Champs program builds self-defense skills alongside respect, discipline, and focus that carries into school and life.

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Jr. Grapplers class at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Newnan
Ages 8–12

Jr. Grapplers

Jr. Grapplers builds unshakable confidence so your child can overcome bullying without violence — the perfect blend of self-defense and character.

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What is Jiu-Jitsu?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and self-defense system built around controlling an opponent through leverage, technique, and position — not size or strength.

How it works

Instead of relying on strikes, BJJ uses grappling: takedowns, controlling positions, and submissions like joint locks and chokes. These let a smaller, weaker person safely control or neutralize a larger, stronger opponent.

Why it works

Technique beats strength. By using leverage and body mechanics correctly, a properly applied technique can overcome nearly any size or strength advantage — this is the core principle Jiu-Jitsu was built on nearly a century ago.

That’s what makes it one of the most effective forms of realistic self-defense, and also one of the fastest-growing sports and fitness activities in the world.

No experience is required to start. Every class begins with the fundamentals in a safe, cooperative environment, long before any live sparring is introduced.

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