Victoria’s most welcoming kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program — three age-specific classes, up to 6–7 coaches on the mat, and a culture built around safety, confidence, and real-world self-defense.
At Van Isle BJJ, kids learn a real martial art that builds confidence, focus, discipline, and self-control in a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment. Our kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program is one of the most welcoming and hands-on kids martial arts programs in Victoria BC, helping children grow both on and off the mats.
We offer one of the largest kids BJJ programs in Victoria, with three age-specific programs for ages 5–16 and more kids classes per week than any other academy in the city. With up to 6–7 coaches on the mat for many children’s classes, kids get more attention, better structure, and a fun training experience they look forward to each week.
Book Your Child’s Free Class →A look at the energy, focus, and fun that makes Van Isle BJJ the most-loved kids martial arts program in Victoria BC.
Every child trains in a group that matches their age, attention span, and energy level — with coaches who specialize in that age group.
Movement, coordination, listening skills, and the absolute basics of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — wrapped in a playful, encouraging environment. Little Champs build body awareness and the ability to follow instructions, while learning the foundations of grappling through games and partner drills. Most kids in this group leave class beaming, confident, and asking when they can come back.
Real BJJ technique taught in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. Children learn takedowns, escapes, control positions, and submissions while developing body coordination, focus, confidence, respect for others, perseverance, cooperation, and healthy competitiveness. With many coaches on the mat and a strong mix of sport-style training and traditional martial arts values, our kids program helps children grow physically, mentally, and socially — while still having fun.
A dedicated bridge program for older kids and teens who are ready for a more mature BJJ class while still training in a fun, age-appropriate environment. Students follow more adult-style structure while staying in a peer group that fits their stage of development. Through takedowns, guard work, escapes, control positions, submissions, and live training, teens build real Brazilian Jiu Jitsu skills while developing greater focus, discipline, maturity, confidence, resilience, and respect on the mats.
Sunday mornings, our most committed young athletes train in a focused, invitation-only group. These are the kids who have shown the consistency, attitude, and technical growth to take the next step — often the future stars of our adult program.
Many Victoria parents start their children in Karate or Taekwondo and end up switching to BJJ for one simple reason: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu actually works, and it works without anyone getting punched or kicked.
We are Victoria’s most reviewed BJJ school for a reason. Parents notice the difference in their kids — from confidence and focus to discipline, coordination, and excitement for training.
Three age groups, multiple times per week, Monday through Saturday.
Schedule subject to change. See the full class schedule.
No commitment. No pressure. Just bring comfortable clothes and let our coaches show your child what Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Victoria is all about.
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