Rothwell MMA Youth Martial Arts

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

(ages 6+)

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a strategic, relatively nonviolent self-defense system that teaches students to use leverage, positioning, locks, and holds to neutralize bigger or stronger opponents. Kids gain real self-defense skills while building confidence, discipline, and body awareness.

What Your Child Will Learn

• Submissions, escapes, take-downs, and restraint techniques
• Strength, coordination, balance, and mobility
• When it's appropriate to use techniques
• Self-control, respect, and teamwork
• Communication and problem-solving
• How to work with partners of varying experience levels

A Typical BJJ Class

• Warm-up for strength and coordination
• Technique demonstration
• Partner practice with real-time instructor feedback
• Grappling games and drills

Class Schedule

• Monday 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
• Friday 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Youth membership includes 2× 60-minute classes per week.

Youth Kickboxing

(ages 8+)

Our Kickboxing program incorporates elements of Boxing, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai to build effective stand-up skills that promote real-world awareness and confidence. Students learn controlled techniques, defensive skills, and body movement in a structured, engaging environment.

What Your Child Will Learn

• Proper stand-up technique (punches, kicks, elbows, knees)
• Defensive skills and footwork drills
• Strength, coordination, and fitness
• Self-control, respect, and teamwork
• When and how to use Kickboxing techniques appropriately
• Communication and patience

A Typical Kickboxing Class

• Warm-up for strength and coordination
• Technique demonstration
• Partner practice
• Grappling games and drills
• Partner training with real-time instructor feedback
• Pad work (Thai pads, focus mitts, kick shields)
• Stand-up drills and games
• Students do not get hit during regular training: all strikes go to pads.
• Optional sparring is available for advanced students

Class Schedule

• Wednesday 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
• Friday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Youth membership includes 2× 60-minute classes per week.

Little Wildlings

(ages 4-7)

Little Wildlings is a fun, high-energy movement class designed just for young kids who love to jump, run, climb, balance, and explore. This class helps little bodies learn coordination, confidence, and teamwork. It’s the perfect introduction to martial arts-style movement in a playful, age-appropriate way. Every week, we see kids build confidence, learn new skills, and let out all that wild energy in a positive, structured environment.

What Classes Look Like:

• Warm up
• Obstacle courses
• Movement games (teamwork activities, movement drills, etc)
• Intro Jiu-jitsu motions
• Age-appropriate strength & conditioning drills
• Lots of smiles, encouragement, and wild energy

What Your Little One Will Learn:

• Foundational Jiu-Jitsu self-defense movements
• Introductory gymnastics skills for balance & coordination
• Strength-building exercises scaled to small muscles
• Communication, listening, and cooperation
• Teamwork, encouragement, and social confidence
• How to follow directions while having BIG fun

Private Lessons

(ages 6+)

Self-Defense • Kickboxing • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu • MMA Private lessons offer one-on-one (or small-group) instruction tailored to your child’s specific goals. Perfect for building confidence, accelerating progress, or getting focused support

Why Choose Private Lessons:

• Personalized coaching for your child’s goals
• Faster progress and stronger fundamentals
• Comfortable for beginners or shy students
• Available for Self-Defense, Kickboxing, BJJ, or MMA
• Great for competition prep or extra practice

Meet The Coaches:

Experienced instructors who teach in a safe, encouraging environment. Request a call from an available coach: