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Growing Gorillas Kids Martial Arts Program
Growing Gorillas is a curriculum designed for development of the whole child. Students will be offered class in both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Striking (Muay Thai / Kickboxing). Our entire staff are CPR / AED certified and we have an AED (Automated External Defribrillator) in the gym as well. The curriculum encompasses age groups from toddlers through to the teen years, and is organized into 6 unique stages of development:
EXPLORERS: Introduction to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
LEADERSHIP TEAM: For students who are ready to take their Jiu Jitsu to the next level.
SUBMISSION SAMURAI: The most elite level of the Growing Gorillas program, holding the highest honor and responsibilities in the gym.
Age Groups & Classes
Parent & Me (18mo – 2 Year Olds): Toddlers
-Bonding with Parent & Gym but most of all, having fun!
3 – 4 Year Olds: Micro Monkeys
-Movement, balance, teamwork, and listening through fun games. Early lessons in respect and focus.
5 – 6 Year Olds: Spider Monkeys
-Basic BJJ techniques, learning to cooperate, self-control, and personal space awareness.
-Practical self-defence, problem-solving, leadership games, and goal-setting.
-Deeper martial arts skills, resilience training, positive peer interactions, and confidence-building.
-Advanced techniques, leadership roles, and preparing for adult classes and competition if desired.
Our Growing Gorillas program offers developmentally appropriate age group classes for children ages 3-15! Whether you have a 3 year old Micro Monkey ready to roll for the first time, or a 15 year old teen looking for some like-minded and sized peers to train alongside, we’ve got a class for them to check out!