Jiu-jitsu & grapplingYour child’s first BJJ class
Prepare for a child’s first BJJ class with practical clothing choices, a simple bag, clear stop signals and a calm role for the parent.
What to say after a loss, how to support an athlete before a competition and how to understand motivation. These open articles explore the psychological side of training for parents, coaches and athletes.
Jiu-jitsu & grapplingPrepare for a child’s first BJJ class with practical clothing choices, a simple bag, clear stop signals and a calm role for the parent.
SamboPrepare for a child’s first sambo tournament with an age-appropriate event, the right documents and kit, normal eating and drinking, and a clear day plan.
Jiu-jitsu & grapplingA parent’s guide to IBJJF children’s belt families, promotion expectations and practical signs of progress between gradings.
Strength & conditioningPlan children’s grappling around school, other sports and recovery, using a sample week and clear reasons to adjust the schedule.
Jiu-jitsu & grapplingPractical words for the first minutes after a loss, a useful later conversation and one manageable goal for the next practice.
Jiu-jitsu & grapplingRead your child's BJJ progress beyond belts and medals: movement, confidence, cooperation and the questions that make a useful conversation with the coach.
Jiu-jitsu & grapplingPrepare your child's first BJJ competition trip: choose an event, check divisions, pack kit and plan match-day support that helps them keep learning.
Jiu-jitsu & grapplingHelp your child progress in grappling: work with the coach, manage competition nerves, celebrate learning and build a training routine they can sustain.