FOURWAYS MARTIAL ARTS & BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU CLASSES FOR TEENS!
Discover self defense classes for teens right here in Fourways. In a fun, safe, and encouraging environment, your teen will learn practical self-defense, build confidence, and develop lifelong discipline — all while making new friends and staying active.
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Give your teen the gift of unshakable confidence
By teaching your tern time-tested BJJ techniques, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu builds physical and verbal confidence, empowering them to overcome conflicts without resorting to violence.
A Positive, Powerful Program just for Teens
Learn practical, age-appropriate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques to handle real-world situations.Build strength, coordination, and body awareness through fun, structured drills.
Develop resilience, discipline, and decision-making skills that carry into everyday life.
Train under expert instructors in a safe, supportive environment designed for teens.
Make new friends and grow more confident — on the mats and beyond.
A Path to Real Skills, Confidence & Independence
Learn Smart, Practical Self-DefenseAge-appropriate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for kids ages 12-15 that teach them how to handle common threats calmly and effectively.
Grow Stronger, Inside & Out
Classes combine drills, games, and guided exercises that build coordination, balance, and total body control — while sharpening mental focus and decision-making.
Build Life Skills Beyond the Mat
Students develop resilience, discipline, and empathy that show up in school, friendships, and everyday challenges. They’ll finish each session more prepared to navigate life with confidence and respect.
Get The Gracie University® Advantage
In addition to live classes, every student receives a subscription to Gracie University Online, which gives you unlimited online access to the Gracie BullyProof for Teens streaming instructional video archive.Use this resource to review past lessons, learn new techniques, and prepare for future belt tests 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from any computer or mobile device!
Take advantage of this powerful tool and take your technique to the next level!
The Gracie Difference
Building a Strong Foundation for a Lifelong Journey
1. Critical Confidence
Increased Awareness: We teach your child to know the difference between “joking” and “bullying” so they know when and how to act in each situation.
Unshakeable Confidence: A confident child is a Bullyproof child. Bullies seek “easy targets” – those who will not stand up to their abuse. We arm your child with the tools they need to overcome physical, verbal, and psychological harassment.
Total Responsibility: We prepare your child to deal with bullies without turning them into one. We emphasize discipline, responsibility, and respect throughout our kids martial arts program.
2. Verbal Jiu-Jitsu Training
One of the most pervasive and damaging forms of bullying is verbal harassment. Gracie Bullyproof is the kids' jiu-jitsu program that makes “Verbal Jiu-Jitsu,” part of its regular curriculum.
Gracie Bullyproof students are taught how to speak assertively when necessary, but they also learn how to use direct eye contact and confident posture to deter bullies from targeting them.
3. "Push" vs "Pull" Teaching
All the self-defense techniques are presented in the form of “jiu-jitsu” games so that kids are highly excited about learning them.
When a child makes a mistake, we don’t focus on the error. Instead, we emphasize what a child did correctly. Through positive reinforcement, we help the kids reach their full potential without jeopardizing their love for the art.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers about our Children's Martial Arts Program.
What if they are not very athletic?
No problem — you don’t need to be in shape to start. Classes are designed to build your strength, balance, and coordination over time, no matter where they are starting from.
Can they come with their friends?
Absolutely! Many teens train with siblings or friends. It makes learning even more fun, and you’ll all build skills together.
My child has ADHD. Will martial arts help?
My Child Has ADHD. Is jiu-jitsu for them?
Yes! One of the great things about martial arts classes is that it's an individual sport done in
a group environment. We find all our students improve in their focus, self control, discipline
and social skills. But the best part is…. They don't even realize that is what our highly trained
kids martial arts instructors are actually doing. They just think they are having fun!
The best way to find out for yourself is to take advantage of our limited time offer. You'll find
our team so helpful and dedicated to helping your child become the best version of themselves. If
you are concerned about group classes for your child, we also offer private classes until they
feel ready to take on the group class setting!
Kids karate classes vs. kids BJJ classes. Which is best?
Many parents ask, what's the difference between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Karate classes? While we
believe all martial-arts have value, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has not only been proven to be the
most effective martial art for a smaller person to defend themselves in a real fight for nearly
a century, it also can be the most gentile.
We don't want our kids or students turning into bullies themselves, and we also believe
self-defense should be scalable, depending on the situation. Whereas kids Karate lessons or
Taekwondo classes rely solely on landing punches and kicks, jiu-jitsu for kids focuses on
neutralizing a threat with verbal boundaries, distance management, body control, and
eventual negotiation.
Are parents allowed to watch?
We encourage parents to watch their children in their martial arts lessons. We love parents getting involved! Even better… you can join in our martial arts classes for adults, and have yet another thing in common with your Teen. We love seeing the bond of families who train together!
Will this help them handle bullies or real-life threats?
Yes. They’ll learn exactly how to stay calm, set boundaries, and protect themselves if they ever need to — all in ways that avoid unnecessary fights.