Kids Jiu-Jitsu
Our Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program at Checkmat Knoxville is designed to help children build confidence, discipline, coordination, and real self-defense skills in a fun, structured environment. Using age-appropriate instruction and the world-renowned Checkmat curriculum, our coaches create a positive atmosphere where students can grow both on and off the mats. Whether your child is learning how to focus in a class setting for the first time or developing advanced Jiu Jitsu fundamentals, our program helps them improve physically, mentally, and socially while becoming part of a supportive team community.
Build Confidence, Discipline, and Skills That
Last a Lifetime
Pee Wee BJJ (Ages 3–7)
Creating a strong foundation for future success on the mats, young students are first introduced to participating in a structured class setting—learning to listen, follow directions, wait their turn, and respect their coaches and teammates. From there, we focus heavily on developing coordination, balance, agility, and overall motor skills through fun, engaging drills. As they become more comfortable, students are introduced to very basic Jiu-Jitsu movements and positions that they can understand and begin to apply in a safe, age-appropriate way.
Kids BJJ (Ages 8–14)
Building on existing fundamentals, we take students to the next level in both skill and mindset. Training becomes more structured and technique-focused, helping students develop real Jiu-Jitsu ability while also introducing problem-solving, timing, and controlled sparring concepts. Just as importantly, we emphasize discipline, accountability, and respect—helping students carry themselves with confidence both on and off the mats. Each class is designed to help them grow as martial artists while also reinforcing habits that translate into everyday life.
Both our Pee Wee BJJ (3–7) and Kids BJJ (8–14) students are guided to develop focus along with discipline and respect through structured training. We emphasize listening, following direction, and staying engaged—skills that carry over into school, home life, and everything they do outside the academy.
Our younger students build core coordination and confidence through playful, structured drills teaching real Jiu-Jitsu movement and body awareness. For older students, drilling becomes more technical and detailed, combining repetition, controlled live training, and situational practice to strengthen their foundation.
Every student in both age groups learns practical self-defense skills designed to help them stay safe and confident. We introduce age-appropriate techniques, including escapes, basic controls, and grappling fundamentals that teach awareness and effective responses without encouraging aggression.
Competition is not the focus for our youngest group of martial artists, allowing them to grow at a healthy pace. For our 8–14 students, we offer an introduction to sport Jiu-Jitsu concepts—rules, strategy, and controlled live rounds—for those interested in testing their skills in a structured, supportive way.
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Kids Jiu-Jitsu Classes
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We are proud to provide Knoxville Jiu-Jitsu, as well as everyone within a 50 mile radius. You can find us perfectly located off the I-40 Rutledge Pike Road!