Kids BJJ & MMA Classes in Worcester
Martial arts for kids aged 8 to 12 at Ridgeway Farm, Powick, between Worcester and Malvern. Your child's first class is free.
What Your Child Learns
Kids BJJ: Vital Mavericks
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is grappling. Kids learn to hold a position, escape from underneath and control a partner, with no punches or kicks. Classes are built around games, so they pick up real skills while they play.
Progress is marked with stripes on their white belt. Coaches award stripes for skill, behaviour and what they know. Competing is never required.
Kids MMA
Kids MMA mixes pad work for punches and kicks with wrestling and ground work. Sparring is optional. Kids only spar if they want to, and always under close supervision from several coaches. The first kids MMA class is on Thursday 12 November.
Class Times
Monday: Kids BJJ, 6pm to 7pm
Wednesday: Kids BJJ, 6pm to 6:45pm
Thursday: Kids MMA, 5pm to 6pm (from 12 November)
Kids BJJ is coached by our head coach James O'Hanlon, a BJJ black belt, with Mike Khalsa and our assistant coaches. Kids MMA is coached by Mike.
Aged 13 or over? Teenagers train in our adult classes.
Keeping Kids Safe
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Jacob James. If you ever have a concern, speak to him at the gym or call 07718 068361.
Read our safeguarding policy to see how we look after children in our care.
Price
Kids membership is £38 every 4 weeks and covers every kids class, BJJ and MMA. There is no long contract. You can cancel with 28 days' notice.
If it's not for them in the first 4 weeks, you get your money back. See all prices.
Questions Parents Ask
What age can my child start?
Our kids classes are for ages 8 to 12. Teenagers aged 13 and over train in the adult classes.
Does my child need any experience?
No. Our kids classes welcome complete beginners.
Is MMA safe for kids? Is there sparring?
Sparring is optional. Kids only spar if they want to, and always under close supervision from several coaches.
Do they have to compete?
No. Stripes are earned in class for skill, behaviour and what they know. Competing is up to them.
Can my child do both BJJ and MMA?
Yes. The kids membership covers every kids class.
What should they wear?
A T-shirt or rash guard with shorts or leggings, and no zips or pockets. Kids classes are no-gi, so they don't need a kimono. Bring a water bottle and arrive 10 minutes early.
Where are you?
Unit RSL 9, Ridgeway Farm, Malvern Road, Powick, Worcester WR2 4SN, halfway between Worcester and Malvern. There is plenty of parking on site, and the Bastonford bus stop is at the farm entrance.
Book Their Free First Class
Pick a class and choose a time. Fair warning: they'll want to show you everything they learned on the living room floor.