Kids Classes with Rogue BJJ Canberra

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FREE Gi Uniform for foundational kids members who sign up and begin with us on 20 April 2026 saving you $150 (size pending)! Plus, get a $55 bonus with a parent yoga starter pass!

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Rogue BJJ Canberra KIDS is a fun and foundational learning environment for kids wanting to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu basics and cover essential techniques to build a solid foundation with Rogue BJJ. Covers fitness, challenge and healthy movement.  Outcomes include Self-defence, Core Grappling, Bully Safety, Boundaries, Character, Confidence, and Composure. This class for boys and girls aged 7-12.

Learning outcomes for your child

• Self-defence
• Core Grappling
• Bully Safety
• Boundaries
• Character
• Confidence
• Composure

Weekly class timings

• Monday 5pm
• Thursday 4pm

Fees

• $38 per week during school terms by direct debit
• $60 x2 siblings

Parent bonus

FREE Yoga Starter Pass with Flow and Food Yoga & Ayurveda valued at $55

Why Rogue BJJ Kids?

Confidence, composure, and character.
We teach practical self-defence skills and “calm-under-pressure” habits that transfer to school, sport and life. Children learn to regulate emotions, show respect, and persevere through challenge - skills that build leaders, not just athletes.

Small classes. Big attention.
We cap class sizes to maintain high coach-to-student ratios, so every child is seen, supported, and safe. Coaching is positive, clear and age-appropriate.

Evidence-informed, play-based learning.
Kids learn best through games and guided challenges. We use constraint-led activities, problem-solving drills and cooperative play so techniques “stick” and confidence grows.

A complete, safe syllabus.
Our curriculum blends BJJ, wrestling fundamentals, and age-appropriate striking 

for self-defence (with a focus on awareness, de-escalation, distance management, clinch, and escapes). We emphasise control, restraint and safety over force.

A clean, welcoming studio.
Bright, heated/air-conditioned space, high-quality mats, and a supportive community - so your child enjoys coming to class.

What Your Child Will Learn

• Self-defence basics: distance, posture, verbalisation, ground safety, clinch, escapes, safe standing up.
• Core grappling skills: positions, transitions, controls, takedowns, submissions (age-appropriate).
• Bully safety & boundaries: using voice, seeking help, safe disengagement, when not to fight.
• Character skills: focus, humility, resilience, teamwork, leadership and responsibility.

Coaching & Safety

• Head Coach: Mike Armstrong, BJJ black belt, 30+ years’ martial arts teaching, former senior Army combatives instructor.
• Assistant Coaches: Rogue-trained, Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) compliant, first-aid certified.
• Safety First: Trauma-aware coaching, progressive contact, clear tap-out and consent rules, injury-prevention warm-ups, and parent-aligned behaviour expectations.

Coach–Parent Partnership: open communication and progress check-ins.

How to Enrol 

• SIGN UP
• Create the account in your name and note your child’s name in the sign up questions. Complete the activity waiver and confirm payment details to authorise a direct debit through our system.
• Receive your welcome email and class start date.

How to best prepare: 

Wear casual, modest active attire and a water bottle. A Gi uniform is available through us to purchase, or we can direct you to a few places where you can buy a white Gi. Please arrive 15 minutes before each session to set up and warm up. 

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Where: 

Rogue BJJ Canberra

g06/253 Northbourne Avenue, Lyneham ACT

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