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BJJ Kids 8–15
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Kids Jiu-Jitsu in Gràcia
No punches or kicks: technique, control and step-by-step learning
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for children and teens
A control-based martial art, without strikes
Kids Jiu-Jitsu has no punches or kicks. Students learn to move, escape and control positions through technique, grips and ground work.
The aim is not to promise an instant transformation. It is to offer consistent practice where children can learn, test solutions and progress at their own pace.
Schedule and prices
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Teens 11–15
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BJJ Kids 8–15
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Monthly fees
Kids BJJ · 1 class per week
€49/month
Kids BJJ · 2 classes per week
€69/month
Unlimited Kids BJJ
€79/month
Annual membership: €80/year. Required and charged separately. Insurance included. The kids trial is free.
What a child can practise on the mat
These are skills practised in class, not guaranteed outcomes beyond it.
Coordination and body control
Technical exercises develop balance, mobility and awareness of how the body moves.
Attention and decision-making
Each situation presents a specific problem that students learn to observe and solve step by step.
Persistence when things are difficult
Practising, making mistakes and trying again gives students a way to work on patience and frustration.
Respect and responsibility
Partner work requires students to look after each other, listen and follow the rules of the mat.
Bullying and self-defence: useful tools, not promises
Jiu-Jitsu gives children a place to practise staying calm, protecting themselves and looking for a way out without striking. It also teaches that knowing a technique brings responsibility and that avoiding conflict is always the first option.
No martial art can guarantee that a child will not experience bullying, and training is not a substitute for support from family, school or the appropriate professionals. Classes can contribute physical and emotional tools within a broader response.
The Circle Academy community
What families say
“We couldn’t be happier with Circle Academy.”
“I couldn’t be happier with Circle Academy, especially with the children’s Jiu-Jitsu classes.”
A clear method and progressive practice
Sessions last 60 minutes and follow a familiar structure:
- 1 Activation and mobility
- 2 Explanation of one technical skill
- 3 Progressive drills to practise it
- 4 Controlled situations and an age-adapted technical game
Safety through specific habits
- There are no punches or kicks: training focuses on grips, positions and control on the ground.
- Practice progresses gradually, with clear rules for respect, stopping and releasing.
- Technique and control take priority over strength.
Programme lead
Javier Feliubadaló
Javier is the Head Coach of Circle Academy and a 4th-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. He is responsible for the kids programme and its technical direction.
Meet JavierFrequently asked questions
Are there strikes in class?
No. The Jiu-Jitsu we teach does not include punches or kicks. Training focuses on grips, positions, escapes and control on the ground.
What should my child wear for the trial?
Bring clean sportswear, without zippers, open pockets, or metal parts. We will advise you about a gi afterwards.
What if my child is shy or very active?
The class provides a clear structure and allows children to join in gradually. The free trial is a chance to meet the group and calmly decide whether the activity is a good fit.
Could my child get hurt?
Jiu-Jitsu is a contact physical activity, so zero risk cannot be promised. We reduce risk through technical progression, clear rules and controlled practice, without strikes.
Will Jiu-Jitsu make my child more aggressive?
Classes emphasise self-control, respect for training partners and responsible use of technique. We frame the practice as learning to control a situation, not learning to start a fight.
How much does it cost to start?
The kids trial is free. Monthly fees are €49, €69, €79 depending on the plan. The annual membership costs €80/year. Required and charged separately. Insurance included.
The kids trial is free.
Meet the group, see the space and experience how we teach before deciding. Message us and we will help you choose between Kids and Teens.