Welcome to Victoria's home for kids martial arts!
Children don’t just love jumping, tumbling rolling and bouncing, they need it! We offer a safe and fun environment kids to learn discipline, respect and the skills of martial arts, while tumbling, bouncing and rolling!
Join us for a FREE Trial Class and find out why Victoria voted us the best for Martial Arts 4 years in a row!
We have Kids & Teens martial arts classes for Ages 5-16:
Ages 5-7: Little Champs Jiu Jitsu
Ages 8-12: Champions Jiu Jitsu
Ages 12-16: Teens Jiu Jitsu
KIDS JIU JITSU IN VICTORIA BC
In today’s world of smartphones and social media, children are influenced in ways that are counterproductive to their development. In this modern environment, children need a means by which they can focus their minds and center themselves so that they can build a strong foundation for the person they are to become.
Martial arts is a powerful tool to help children build confidence and become their best selves.
At Van Isle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, we use martial arts to instill confidence, focus, and resilience in children. Our goal is for them to feel powerful, independent, strong, and happy.
What you can expect from our kids martial arts classes:
We are passionate about using the martial art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to help children to reach their full potential. Our program has been designed just for kids so that it is fun, engaging and educational!
By registering your child in our program your child will gain:
Communication and conflict resolution strategies
Unwavering self-confidence in all aspects of life
High levels of fitness and real self defense skills
Courage and perseverance
Self discipline and Impulse control
body awareness, balance and coordination
Listening skills
Learning objectives for the kids in our programs:
We offer traditional sport-style coaching in a safe, supportive atmosphere. Every element of our martial arts lessons have been designed to build in children high levels of respect, perseverance and self confidence.
- One of our main objectives is for children in our program to build strong, individualized morals and values. We aim to instill respect, perseverance, discipline, and work ethic. Our goal is for martial arts to teach self-defense skills and values that foster integrity and resilience. When kids work hard and succeed, their confidence soars
- A major focus is teaching children how to give and receive respect. Respect is key to building strong relationships, which give life meaning. We teach children to socialize respectfully, build their individuality, and focus on their unique attributes rather than comparing themselves to others.
- We also teach children “verbal jiu-jitsu,” the ability to verbally diffuse conflict and set boundaries to avoid bullying and peer pressure. This confidence is rooted in their ability to physically protect themselves.
- “It is better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war.” We teach children to use grappling for self-defense only when necessary. If their verbal boundaries are breached and they are physically attacked, they will know how to neutralize the bully without causing harm. Grappling relies on control-based pins and holds, not punching or kicking. Our philosophy: “If attacked, neutralize and pin the bully until help arrives. If we hurt the bully, then what does that make us? A bully.” This encapsulates our approach to self-protection.
What’s the Van Isle difference?
We are proud to offer the most Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes in Victoria for all age groups and experience levels! We do this because we are passionate about changing children’s lives through martial arts!
We always maintain a high student to instructor ratio & have multiple instructors assisting the kid’s for every class. We do this because we believe in giving each child the attention they deserve and that the biggest impacts with children are made on a personal level.
Our instructors are highly trained professionals who also work with children in their day jobs. Our Kid’s class head coach, Coach Will Hodges is currently working towards his certification to be an educational psychologist with a focus on building in children self belief and focus. In addition to this, Will currently works full time with high risk youth, a challenging but rewarding job.
Our Instructors
At Van Isle, we work hard to provide children an environment that builds them up in every way possible. Our instructors understand first hand the power martial arts provides children, and it is their sole goal to use this tool to increase a child’s levels of focus, ability to persevere and confidence. Our instructors are highly qualified both on the mats and in life and their experiences create an environment that is ideal for a child’s development.
Co-owner & co-head instructor
Professor Matthew has over 12 years of Jiu Jitsu experience & is a Black belt in Jiu Jitsu and a brown belt in Judo. He is the 2016, M1, brown ...
Co-owner & co-head instructor
Professor JM has over 17 years of competitive Jiu Jitsu experience. He is a Black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has won over 20 jiu jitsu tournam...
Join us at Van Isle BJJ in Victoria for:
- Hands-on coaching and instruction
- A positive environment for high energy children
- Adaptable training for children of all abilities
- A well-structured program that challenges children and keeps them motivated.
- A helpful environment that encourages kids to be their best
One of the best gifts you can give your child is the unshakable confidence that jiu jitsu provides. Through our program, your child will leave each and every session confident and ready for whatever challenge’s life presents!
At Van Isle BJJ, our kids Martial Arts classes are perfect all experience levels. Come see us in Esquimalt or simply send us a message to learn more!
WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY
The kids program here is well thought out, you can tell a lot of time and care was put into designing it. My son is excited to come to class every session and it’s a great way for him to blow off steam. The De Groot brothers are teaching life skills, discipline and self confidence to the kids they instruct and the “Warrior’s Creed” that the kids repeat at the end of every class reinforces the studio’s commitment to shaping young minds.
– Jay
I’ve trained at the top BJJ academies in the UK and some big-name places in California – in my opinion, Van Isle is up there with all of them. The gym is purpose built, filled with talented and friendly people and CLEAN (which can be a rarity in Victoria). The instruction is clear, focused and passionate. I’m new in town and tried out some other places, but Van Isle was the best fit for me. I recommend checking it out.
-Nick
#941 Ellery st. Esquimalt