Jiu-Jitsu Curriculum
- How is the curriculum structured?
- Can my child review the techniques at home?
Our curriculum is broken down into 5-week blocks. Each block is a combination of techniques. Students can look at the gym whiteboard to see which week we are currently doing.
Video recordings of the techniques covered in the current block on our Youtube channel (see latest playlist)
Typical week structure:
- Week 1 covers stand-up techniques
- Week 2 covers position control, position advancement, and submission techniques (for traditional classes)
- Week 3 covers escape techniques
- Week 4 covers drilling (many repetitions) of this block’s techniques and performance test under pressure
- Week 5 covers anti-bully and competition training
Video recordings of the main techniques covered in the current block are available here.
Students are encouraged to review the techniques at home with their siblings or parents as long as it is playful.
Belt Promotion
- What are the promotion criteria?
- How does the belt system work?
Gi uniform
- How to tie the Jiu-Jitu belt?
- Why is the Jiu-Jitsu Gi uniform needed?
- How do I wash the Gi uniform?
Please watch our video tutorial and practice at home.
The reasons to wear the Jiu-Jitsu Gi are:
- Hygiene
- Functional
- Many techniques rely on the Gi and it also helps to slow down movements which facilitate learning.
- Team spirit
Wash the Gi uniform after every single training.
Air dry is recommended but you can put it in a dryer using Delicate mode (low temperature). Warm temperatures can shrink the gi and stress out the fabric.
Parent guide
- How to be a supportive Jiu-Jitsu parent?
- What if my child wants to quit?
- What if my child missed a class?
Parents have an important role in their children’s progress. Here are the 5 best practices we recommend our parents:
- Set them up for success
- Ensure your child gets enough rest
- Arrive for class a little early when possible
- Be enthusiastic and encouraging
- Stay on the side during class
- Avoid staring or calling out to your child
- Refrain from coaching your child during or after class.
- Stay in the waiting area unless invited onto the mat.
- Be your child’s #1 supporter
- Focus on what they do right
- Initiate discussion on the way home about class and how they feel
- Jiu-Jitsu is hard. Tell them often how proud you are.
- Talk to us
- Frequently share with us any feedback directly or online
- Discuss with us as early as possible if you see that your child is losing motivation
- Bring them to class consistently
- Continuous effort is key to unlocking potential.
This is an excellent guide for parents
If you see that your child has lost motivation, please reach out so we can discuss potential options. Sometimes it doesn’t take much to build back a student’s interest. A simple discussion can uncover the reasons the student is no longer having fun. Making small adjustments in their next classes can put your child back on track.
Cancel ahead (4 hours prior to class) on Zenplanner in order to book a make-up class within the same week, or reach out as early as possible for us to help you book it this week or the following week.
