BDB Martial Arts

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU FOR KIDS

What are the kids learning?

To better their attributes such as coordination, balance, strength and physical fitness
Drills and games that relate to the techniques and movements in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques for sport and self-defence including takedowns and throws; also offensive and defensive ground grappling.
To listen to instruction, concentrate and focus, respect other students, work as a team and get along with training partners.
To respect their coaches, parents, teachers, eachother and everybody
Self-Confidence
Setting goals and achieving those goals such as belt grading and competition

What goes on in an average class?

Everyone lines up and the class bows to the instructor
Warm up with exercises such as push ups, running, sit ups, squats, burpees
Rolls and break falls
Stretching
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques and then specific drills to practice the moves with a partner to instil the moves taught
Games
Concentration and focussing drills
Lining up and bowing at the end of class

My expectations of the children and parents.

Students need to arrive at class on time, ready to line up in their uniform by 5:30pm
To be healthy (don't train while sick or any skin infections that may be contagious)
Respect the instructors before, during and after classes by listening to instruction and staying focussed
Be a team player, we are a team and all kids need to feel like BDB is a safe and fun place for then to learn and have fun.
Consistent attendance. Students are expected to attend both classes each week unless they are sick or away.
Parent are welcome to watch classes but to observe, not interfere.

What is the cost? 2 - 5 month semesters each year. February - June and September - January (July and August no classes)

When are the classes? (Always closed on holidays)

Monday from 5:30 - 6:30pm - uniform for Monday is Gi (pants, belt and jacket)
Wednesday from 5:30 - 6:30pm - uniform for Wednesday is Club t-shirt and either shorts or Gi pants

Can I sign my child up right away?

Yes, Sign up at any time for the beginning of the closest semester starting either February 1st or September 1st. You can not join in classes once a semester has started.
Limited amount of students per semester accepted.

Could I have my child try out a class before I commit to signing up?

A trial class is allowed the first class of each semester provided we are not already at capacity. You are more than welcome come anytime to watch a class.

Contact Sheila at (403) 220-1426 for any further questions or to arrange a time to come see our facility, meet the instructors or come watch a class.