Kids Jiu-Jitsu in Westchase, Houston

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches children to use balance, positioning and technique to control a partner and escape difficult positions. At Gracie Barra Westchase, our youth program gives kids a place to practice these skills while learning to listen, work with teammates and stay focused.

Our Future Champions program includes Tiny Champs for ages 3–4, Champs 1 for ages 5–6, and Champs 2 for ages 7–13. Older kids can also train in Kids No-Gi, with dedicated beginner Gi classes for ages 7–13. The photos below show our students learning and practicing together at the academy.

Real moments from our Westchase academy · Photos by Ondéa

A place to start. Room to grow.

Choose the group that fits your child’s age and experience. Our team can help you find the right first class.

Tiny Champs · Ages 3–4

For our youngest students, learning Jiu-Jitsu begins with learning how to participate. Tiny Champs introduces basic movements through short, structured activities that develop balance, coordination and the ability to follow instructions. Children practice taking turns and working with a partner while becoming comfortable on the mats. Our instructors help them settle into the routine, with expectations suited to their age and attention span.

Monday & Wednesday · 4:45 PM

Champs 1 · Ages 5–6

Champs 1 introduces the connection between self-defense and Jiu-Jitsu through techniques children can understand and practice together. Students learn how to protect themselves, establish control and use technique rather than strength. Instruction balances repetition with new challenges, helping children develop the focus to follow a lesson and the persistence to keep working when a movement takes time to learn.

Monday & Wednesday · 5:30 PM
Ages 3–6 also train together Saturday at 10 AM.

Champs 2 Fundamentals · Ages 7–13

Our beginner classes give children a structured introduction to self-defense and sport Jiu-Jitsu. Instructors explain both how a technique works and when to use it, then guide students through practice with a partner. New students receive help learning the class routine so they can participate without feeling left behind. The emphasis is on sound technique, responsible training and building the confidence to apply what they learn.

Champs 2 Advanced · Ages 7–13

Advanced classes give experienced young students more demanding technical work and a stronger focus on competition. Drawing on the championship experience of Westchase’s coaching staff, students develop combinations, learn to recognize scoring opportunities and work through competitive situations. Challenging rounds help them practice making decisions under pressure, while learning to handle both success and setbacks with composure and respect.

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday · 5:30 PM
Saturday · 11 AM
Beginners ages 7–13: Tuesday & Thursday at 4:45 PM. Friday and Saturday classes welcome all levels.

Kids No-Gi

Kids No-Gi develops the wrestling, movement and control needed to grapple without holding the gi. Training includes faster exchanges and scrambles, with close attention to technique and control as the pace increases. For students interested in competition, it adds another dimension to their preparation and gives them experience adapting their Jiu-Jitsu to a different style of match.

Monday · 5 PM
Wednesday · 5:30 PM

Champs 2 classes in action

All times are Houston local time. View the full weekly schedule or book your child’s free class. Ages 14+ can join our adult Gi and No-Gi BJJ classes.