Ages 5–7 & 8–12 Competition Training
Give Your Child the Competitive Edge—On and Off the Mats
Silanoe Martial Arts’ Kids Competition Team builds confident, disciplined young athletes through age-appropriate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training, expert coaching, and a supportive path toward tournament readiness.
More Than Regular Classes: A Stronger Competitive Foundation
Additional Focused Training
Competition Team sessions add purposeful mat time beyond regular kids classes, helping students develop consistency, conditioning, and confidence.
Technical Refinement
Kids sharpen positions, escapes, takedowns, and match strategy with detailed instruction designed for their age and experience level.
Tournament Preparation & Mentorship
Experienced instructors guide students through mental preparation, healthy sportsmanship, and resilience that way they feel supported whether they compete now or later.
Competition Team Training by Age Group
Ages 5–7
- Age-appropriate instruction 95%
- Fun skill-building drills 40%
- Confidence and discipline 65%
- Safe, supportive coaching 80%
Ages 8–12
- Detailed technical development 95%
- Tournament mindset training 40%
- Strategy and positional awareness 65%
- Mentorship at every pace 80%
From Fundamentals to Competition Confidence
Step 1
Build a Strong Foundation
Children begin by strengthening the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals they learn in regular kids classes, including movement, balance, control, safe training habits, and core techniques.
Step 2
Refine Skills Through Focused Practice
Competition Team training adds structured drilling, positional practice, and age-appropriate strategy work to help each student sharpen technique and make confident decisions.
Step 3
Prepare at Their Own Pace
With encouraging coaching and gradual exposure to tournament-style situations, children build resilience, confidence, and readiness for competitio without pressure to compete before they are ready.
Competition Team Questions, Answered
Is Competition Team training safe for my child?
Yes. Safety is always the priority. Training is supervised by experienced instructors and focuses on controlled drilling, proper technique, respect for training partners, and age-appropriate intensity.
Does my child have to compete in tournaments right away?
Joining the Competition Team does not require immediate tournament participation. Children can benefit from the extra training and decide together with the head kids instructor whether to compete when they feel ready.
How do you know if a child is ready for competition training?
Readiness is based on more than athletic ability. We look for consistent effort, listening skills, safe training habits, emotional maturity, and a willingness to learn at the child’s individual pace. Enrollment is coordinated with our Head Kids Instructor, who will help determine the best fit for your child
What character skills can my child gain from Competition Team?
Beyond Jiu-Jitsu technique, children practice accountability, perseverance, confidence, focus, humility, and respect. These are skills that support them on the mats, at school, and at home.
Can beginners join the Competition Team?
Children should first have a foundation in regular Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes. From there, our instructors can help determine when focused competition training is an appropriate next step.
What does competition training add to regular kids BJJ classes?
Competition Team sessions provide additional practice time for technique refinement, live situational training, tournament rules, mental preparation, and goal-setting with experienced instructor mentorship.
Parents See the Difference
“The Competition Team has helped my son become so much more focused and disciplined. He looks forward to training, listens better, and takes pride in working toward his goals.”
Mel T., Parent of a 9-Year-Old
“We have seen a huge improvement in both technique and resilience. After a tough round or a difficult practice, our son keeps trying instead of giving up.”
“Competition training gave my daughter a new level of focus in Jiu-Jitsu. She is more technical, more composed, and genuinely excited to test herself in a healthy way.”
Competition Team Outcomes
Character Under Pressure
Focused training helps young athletes practice discipline, confidence, and resilience in every class.
Technical Growth
Extra mat time gives students space to refine fundamentals, timing, movement, and match-ready skills.
Consistent Tournament Preparation
Structured practices build steady habits, mental readiness, and a positive approach to competition.
Give Your Child a Supportive Competitive Edge
See how the Kids Competition Team at Silanoe Martial Arts helps San Gabriel children grow in skill, confidence, and character—at a pace that feels safe and encouraging. Book a free trial class today.