Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 8 – 15 year olds:
Balance Ireland Junior Jiu Jitsu Program
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu also known as Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is primarily a ground fighting style that places an emphasis on takedowns, throws, joint locks and other submission holds to control a situation. The art centres on simple, easy to learn techniques that allow you to defeat larger opponents in real situations.
Our Junior program will teach your child effective self defence techniques and skills to protect and keep them safe. They will increase fitness, develop confidence, focus, self respect and respect for others. Here at Balance Ireland we provide a fun, safe, clean and relaxed learning enviroment for your child.
Balance Ireland Jiu Jitsu are a Team Balance affiliate with Relson Gracie black belt Phil Migliarese of Philadelphia and Steve Kardian of New York.
Ray Butcher is head coach, he is a BJJ purple belt and runs the Balance Ireland Jiu Jitsu Club.
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Check out our class times and programs and for more information please contact us.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Juniors
Tuesday and Thursday 5.15pm to 6.30pm
Cost: 40 euro per calendar month
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What do you need to start classes?
All your child needs to start is a pair of track pants and a tee shirt. Ater the first month if they are really interested in practicing Jiu Jitsu then they will need to buy a uniform. Uniforms are available to buy at our premises.
Balance Ireland Junior Promotion System
All belts have 4 stripes. For every 20 classes a student completes, they will be awarded one stripe on their belt. Once they have earned all four stripes they will be qualified to test for promotion to the next belt. The minimum age for green belt is 14 years old.
All promotions are based on attendance, ability to perform the required techniques, focus and good behaviour in class.
Belts are awarded in the following order:
