Kid’s & Teens Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes in Bloomington, IL

To excel in any endeavor, individuals need to have a strong set of values and a solid character that gives them perseverance to achieve his or her goals. The Gideon BJJ Kids and Teens Program was created to provide children’s Jiu Jitsu in the Bloomington/Normal area with an environment that allows them to experience and understand core values like focus, discipline, persistence, cooperation and respect.

As a contact sport, Gideon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu provides a very challenging yet safe and caring environment for a child to mature towards a real life champion on and off the mats. The outcome of continued childhood practice of Gideon BJJ goes far beyond the accomplishments on the mats. The discipline and excellence demanded by our instructors often carries over to the child’s behavior at home and at school.

Our Kids and Teens Program is very structured and incorporates takedown/ takedown defense along with ground grappling using techniques derived from Judo, Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. These techniques are implemented in a manner where one will drill the the techniques learned, afterwards practicing them under resistance where it becomes an automatic response through muscle memory. When it comes to self-defense, Jiu-Jitsu empowers a smaller individual to fight against a larger opponent using leverage verses muscle. But the advantages do not stop there. While training in this art on a consistent basis, it will not only help one defend themselves successfully but will also help instill in your child positive social interaction, improved focus, discipline, respect, an awareness of anti-bullying, fitness/ wellness, muscle coordination, flexibility along with gaining a huge sense of confidence. This form of confidence is priceless!

Kids II (7-9 years old)
Teens (10-14 years old)