Who it's for
Jellyfish is for four to seven year olds and it is their first proper class. They go on the mats without you. Most parents worry about that more than the kids do. It is structured, supervised, and every session runs to the same shape so they always know what is coming.
What a class looks like
Line up and warm up
Same start every week. Predictability is what lets small kids relax.
Movement
Shrimps, bridges, breakfalls. The stuff everything else is built on.
Technique
One position, broken down small. They drill it with a partner their own size.
Positional games
Live, but controlled. This is where confidence actually gets built.
Finish
What they did well, and what to work on.
What to wear
T-shirt and shorts for the first few weeks. No need to buy a gi until they have decided they like it. Bare feet, long hair tied back, no jewellery.
When it's on
| Day | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 3:30 – 4:00 pm | Jellyfish BJJ |
| Tuesday | 3:30 – 4:00 pm | Jellyfish Nogi |
| Wednesday | 3:30 – 4:00 pm | Jellyfish Nogi |
| Thursday | 3:30 – 4:00 pm | Jellyfish BJJ |
| Saturday | 9:30 – 10:00 am | Jellyfish BJJ |
Five sessions a week, so you can pick what fits around school and everything else. Gi and Nogi both. They are the same art, one with the jacket and one without.
Is it safe? Will they get hurt?
There is no striking in junior BJJ and no full sparring at this age. It is positional work with partners matched for size, supervised the whole time. It is a contact sport, so we will not tell you it is risk free. What we will tell you is that learning to fall safely is one of the first things they learn, and it is a skill they keep.
Not sure this is the one?
Have a look at these instead, or come in and let a coach point you the right way.