SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS


Are you a teacher or school administrator looking for a way to help your students connect with their bodies, minds, and emotions—while having fun and building friendships?

At Bel Air Martial Arts & Fitness, we specialize in youth development through the practice of Jiu-Jitsu. We proudly partner with schools and therapeutic clinics to offer customized after-school programs, workshops, camps, and field trips.


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Why Partner with Bel Air?


Youth-Focused

We are a martial arts academy designed specifically for children and teens.


Age-Based Curriculum

Our curriculum blends self-defense, sport Jiu-Jitsu, and character-building tailored to each developmental stage.


Inclusive Coaching

Our instructors are trained to support neurodivergent students and those who may need additional support.


FAQ

  • What You’ll Need
  • Common Concern: Will Martial Arts Make My Students More Aggressive?
  • Why Jiu-Jitsu?
What You’ll Need

To run a Bel Air class at your location, we recommend:

  • Open space (~500 sq. ft. for 10–12 students)
  • Mats (~40 sq. ft. per student)
  • Optional: A mounted TV or projector to display our digital visual class schedule (ideal for younger or neurodivergent learners)

Foldable gymnastic mats are a great option. We recommend Wesellmats (4x10ft).

Common Concern: Will Martial Arts Make My Students More Aggressive?

This is a valid and common question. In reality, martial arts—especially Jiu-Jitsu—help students become more mindful of their movements, improve their self-regulation, and gain confidence. Our classes emphasize discipline, respect, and teamwork. Most educators find that students become less disruptive, more focused, and better equipped to navigate social dynamics after participating in our programs.

Why Jiu-Jitsu?

Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that encourages both mental and physical growth. It’s non-striking, cooperative, and rooted in technique rather than strength. Students learn to:

  • Build body awareness and coordination
  • Practice effective self-defense
  • Develop resilience, problem-solving skills, and self-confidence
  • Stand up for themselves and others in a respectful, non-aggressive way

What our partners say


Our school has greatly enjoyed having Bel Air Martial Arts as a part of our Movement program this past year. Even with our population of diverse learners in grades K-12, the Bel Air team kept our students engaged and interested. Many had not experienced any martial arts programming prior to these classes and showed great interest in learning these new skills with a visible increase in confidence. The instructors certainly went above and beyond to connect with each student and ensure they were enjoying their program. As a school director, I’d highly recommend including Bel Air into your programing!


“Bel Air did a specialized summer camp program for our Quantum LEEP Academy Summer Trooper and Junior Trooper camps. We primarily serve a euro diverse population and Alex and his team did an incredible job working with our troopers! He was able to scale the classes, use visual tools, and listen to our team to help individualized the program to make it accessible for all our students! Our teachers and therapeutic staff were very impressed with his desire to work hand in hand to ensure our students were enjoying their time and learning! We look forward to more partnerships in the future!“


“The Tuesday’s Child summer campers LOVED Bel Air Jiu-Jitsu. Tuesday’s Child serves children working on behavior management and Alex’s patience and understanding really brought out the best in each child while they learned martial arts. In fact, several of the summer campers enjoyed the program so much that they chose to continue taking classes at Bel Air after summer camp ended.“


Alex and his staff at Bel Air have done an excellent job of working with the students at Lawrence Hall.
The pacing of the instruction and the structure of the program have provided our students with a well-
rounded experience. Working with a special needs student population, additional supports are necessary
to ensure student success. We have found this to be consistently implemented with the staff at Bel Air.
They have demonstrated patience, understanding and individualized instruction to meet the needs of our
different age and ability levels. Teachers have commented that student participation is excellent, and the
students look forward to the weekly classes. We are very happy to have partnered with this outstanding
team and look forwarded to watching our students continue to grow under their guidance.


“Bel Air Learning Center is an amazing place and a big reason why is the owner, Alex! It is evident that Alex is committed to providing his students with a safe and trusting environment in which they can be successful.“


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