Help your child build confidence, focus, discipline and practical self-defense in a positive environment led by experienced martial arts instructors.
Our Kids Jiu-Jitsu classes offer your child the opportunity to meet new friends, connect with mentors who will guide them to excellence, and learn transferable skills that will help them in all aspects of life. What we teach at Alex Martins BJJ Academy isn’t all about self-defense — it’s about instilling strong values and promoting positive personal growth!
We offer specialized programs tailored to your child’s age and developmental stage:
Little Warriors (3 & 4 year olds): A fun, high-energy introduction to movement, focus, and basic coordination.
Little Champions (5-9 year olds): A dynamic class where kids develop self-esteem, learn effective techniques, and practice respect and teamwork with their peers.
Jr Samurai (10-16 year olds): Developing advanced techniques, mental resilience, and leadership skills for teens and pre-teens.
As your child makes the journey from white belt to black belt, they learn about goal-setting and discipline. As they practice new Jiu-Jitsu techniques with their friends, they gain teamwork and leadership skills. Each class helps them gain focus and listening skills. And as a bonus, they’ll also learn anti-bullying strategies and the fundamentals of self-defense!
Help your child build confidence, focus, discipline and practical self-defense in a positive environment led by experienced martial arts instructors. Check out our schedule below and find the class that fits for your child.
Alex Martins began his martial arts journey in 1997 at just 17 years old, training under Junior Cardoso in Manaus, Brazil. Today he holds a 5th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and brings over two decades of experience to the mat.
With a passion that has taken him across the globe, Alex has competed extensively to sharpen his technique and expand his knowledge, always pushing to deliver the very best to his students. His teaching goes beyond submissions and sweeps: it’s about building discipline, boosting confidence, and setting people up for success both on and off the mats.
Our Kids Jiu-Jitsu pathway includes Little Champions for ages 5–9 and Jr Samurai for ages 10–16. Children ages 3–4 can begin in Little Warriors.
No. Beginners are welcome. Our instructors introduce class rules, movement and foundational techniques step by step so each child can progress at an appropriate pace.
Yes. Learning new skills, working toward goals and overcoming challenges can help children develop confidence, focus, discipline and resilience.
No. Competition is optional. Children can train for confidence, fitness, self-defense, friendship and long-term personal development.
Contact our team before your visit and we will confirm the current uniform or trial-class clothing requirements.
Tell us who will be training and the best time to reach you. Our team will help you choose the right class and answer your questions before your first visit.
Conveniently located for our students, Alex Martins Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu proudly welcomes practitioners from all over the Dallas metroplex. Whether you are looking for Kids Jiu-Jitsu near Uptown, Adults Jiu-Jitsu near Downtown, seeking the best Women Self Defense BJJ near Highland Park, or commuting for Strength and Conditioning classes near Oakcliff, our doors are open.
