Ages 4 – 6
Tiny Champions
Listening, coordination, body awareness. Cooperative drilling, no live contact.
For Kids · Ages 4 and Up
Confidence, Focus, and Discipline
Confidence, Focus, and Discipline
Built One Class at a Time.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, Kickboxing, and Judo. Led by Professor Thompson, a 1st Degree Black Belt with 39 years on the mat. The Children's Program at Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu - The Colony.
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You Already Know What Is Missing. You Have Not Found Where to Send Them.
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01 What You SeeThey quit the moment something gets uncomfortable.
The homework. The soccer drill. The instrument. The pattern is the same: friction shows up, attention shuts down.
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02 What You FeelYou are running out of answers.
You have read the books. You have tried the screen-time rules. You feel like the window is closing and you cannot find the lever that actually moves them.
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03 What They BecomeEarned confidence shows up on the mat first.
The kid who learns to push through one hard round learns to push through hard things everywhere. It does not transfer because we say it does. It transfers because it is the same skill.
Four Age Bands. One Standard.
Kids train with peers. Curriculum and intensity calibrated per band, never watered down.
Ages 7 – 9
Foundations
Core BJJ positions, wrestling takedowns, kickboxing technique. Controlled live drilling begins.
Ages 10 – 12
Builders
Full curriculum. Live rolling with peers. Belt progression with clear milestones.
Ages 13+
Teen Track
Bridge into adult classes. Real technique, real intensity, age-appropriate intensity.
Pick the Program. We Will Place the Age Group.
Kids Martial Arts
Ages 4 and up
A blend of BJJ, Wrestling, Kickboxing, and Judo. The complete program.
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Ages 4 – 12
Pure Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu for kids. Leverage, control, and problem-solving.
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Wrestling (Youth)
Youth athletes
Wrestling fundamentals and athlete development. Coached by Professor Thompson.
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Summer Camp
Seasonal · Ages 4+
A full-week day camp during summer break. Martial arts, games, structured play. Spots fill early each year.
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Head of the Children's Program
Evan Thompson
1st Degree Black Belt · 39 years training
2005 IKF North American Title · 2009 IKF World Title · 18 MMA fights
Professor Thompson started training at age 3. Thirty-nine years on the mat across Japanese Kempo Karate, American Kickboxing, Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He runs the Children's Program at this academy and every kids class is built around the standard he sets.
LEARN MOREThe Change Shows Up Off the Mat.
Before
After
Gives up the moment something is hard
Pushes through and earns what comes next
Distracted, reactive, hard to reach
Focused, coachable, present
Avoids hard things and doubts themselves
Steps up, speaks up, backs themselves
No reference for earned achievement
Earns every belt and owns every win
Three Steps to Their First Class.
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Book the Free Trial
Pick a class time in under two minutes. No payment to reserve.
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Walk In Together
See the gym, meet Professor Thompson, watch a class or jump in.
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Start the Journey
Pick the program. Watch the change begin in weeks.
What a Year on the Mat Looks Like.
Yellow belt in 14 months
Carlos Miguel
"Started afraid of his own shadow. Now he leads warm-ups."
Top of her class on focus reports
Emma
"Teachers stopped sending notes home about her attention. Parents noticed first."
Two belt promotions in his first year
Jake
"He doesn't quit anymore. Hard stuff used to mean shutdown. Now it's the part he attacks."
What Families Are Saying
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Kids classes run after school and on Saturday mornings. Spots are limited per age group.
VIEW THE SCHEDULE What Parents Always Ask
Everything You Want to Know Before You Come In.
How young can my child start?
Children can start as young as 4 in our youngest age group. Classes for younger students focus on listening, coordination, and cooperative drilling. They are not learning to fight, they are learning to be part of a group and follow instruction.
How do you place my child in the right group?
On the first visit, Professor Thompson assesses age and maturity and places your child in the right class. Age groupings are tight enough that students train with peers, not with kids two years older or younger.
My child has never done martial arts. Will they be ok?
Yes. Most kids start with zero experience. Instructors expect that and structure the first weeks around the absolute basics. Nothing about the program assumes prior training.
Will my child have to spar?
No child is required to spar. For the youngest age groups, sparring does not exist. Live training is introduced progressively, with calibrated resistance, once the instructor sees the technique and self-control to do it safely.
What if my child has ADHD or trouble focusing?
Martial arts has a documented positive effect on children with focus-related challenges. The structure, the physical outlet, the predictable routine, and the immediate feedback loop address several of the difficulties these kids face in other settings.
How often should my child come?
Two classes a week is the standard recommendation for visible progress. One per week maintains the habit but slows advancement. Three per week is ideal for students who are serious.
What does my child need to bring?
For the trial: comfortable athletic clothes and a water bottle. Training is barefoot. If you continue, we provide a list of what to buy and where to get it at a fair price.
How do you handle bullying?
We teach real technique and the restraint to use it correctly. Most bullying ends without contact when the targeted child carries the calm confidence trained students develop. Our instructors talk through situations off the mat as part of class.
Can my child compete?
Yes, but it is never required. Local and regional tournaments are available for kids who pursue it. Plenty of our students never compete and progress just fine.
How does the free trial work?
It is a real introductory class. No payment to book, no contract, no pressure to continue. Click any free-class button on this page, or call (214) 494-6111.
Walk In This Week
You Already Know They Are Capable of More.
Pick a class time. Walk in. Watch them train. Decide from there. No commitment, no pressure.
No contract · No experience required · Walk-ins welcome