Kids BJJ
We help parents raise resilient, respectful, and hard working kids, all while having fun!
​Jiu Jitsu will do more for your child than any other sport or martial art.
It’s a powerful tool for building confidence, discipline, and resilience in children.
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Through fun and engaging training, your child will learn bully-proof self defense techniques while developing important life skills.
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The structured environment of Jiu Jitsu encourages respect for others and fosters teamwork, helping children grow in both physical and emotional strength.
Inclusive Community and Individual Attention​
Underworld BJJ is a close, welcoming, and inclusive community of families. We go the extra mile in accommodating disabilities in children, and give keen attention to teaching in a way that suits multiple different learning styles.
Our instructors are world-class experts in their field, who care deeply about every single family that walks through our doors. We can't wait to welcome you!
Fitness, Self Defense, and Mental Toughness... Disguised as Fun!
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Not only will your child improve their physical fitness, flexibility, and coordination, but they’ll also practice mental toughness and problem-solving abilities.​​
Jiu Jitsu teaches kids how to stay calm under pressure, win and lose gracefully, and think creatively in challenging situations.
Explore our programs
Ages 4-6
Mini-taurs
Developmentally appropriate classes for your little one. Some classes are high energy, games and sparring based, while others take it slower with concepts and techniques.
Ages 7+
Argonauts
Kids will learn techniques, drills, sparring games, free sparring, and jiu jitsu vocabulary in a fun, focused, and supportive setting, combining structure with creativity.
Ages 12+
Teens
Expect more technical depth, live sparring, and age-appropriate challenges, in a setting built just for teenagers. This class kicks the sparring up a notch, but is still great for beginners.
A few ways we go above and beyond...
Classes to suit every child's unique learning style
We offer several types of classes for every age group, designed to accommodate every child's ability and learning style.​
Some classes are play and movement-based, some center instruction and repetition, and some teach foundational concepts through games.
No matter how your child learns best, we've got you covered!
Discovering BJJ together as a family
With a weekend family class that lets you and your child learn and spar BJJ together, you can now connect as a family on a whole new level.
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Members also get access to a huge collection of online videos that allow the learning to continue at home, encouraging your child to share what they're learning in the gym with the family (and helping kids who struggle with memorization)!​
Fun, safe ways to try competition
We organize in-house kids competition leagues that allow first-time competitors and seasoned athletes alike to challenge themselves and test their skills in a friendly, safe, and encouraging tournament setting.
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We've also infused our program with tons of friendly competitions, even sorting members into "Underworld houses" where they can compete against their friends for points!
Community events beyond the mats
First and foremost, our Kids BJJ program is a family. That means we work hard together, but we play hard together too!
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From movie nights, to local volunteer events, to our annual picnic in the park, we are constantly gathering for fun community events.​
Meet Your Head Kids Coaches
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I have a wild background that began in professional theatre and ended up with me owning a BJJ school; but at the epicenter of both of these things is my love of creating spaces for children to explore creatively and imaginatively, all while building resilience and allowing them a place where they can challenge themselves every day.​
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With over a decade in education (including as a special education teacher in the DCPS system), I am committed to building the most inclusive and accessible community for our kids as possible.​
I'm also currently the reigning purple belt World Champion, so I promise you won't get this level of instruction and care from any other program in DC.
Hi, I'm Coach Danielle!
2025 World Champion,
2024 Pan American Champion
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