KIDS BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · AGES 4–12
A strong start. A place to grow.
Age-appropriate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for children in Hamilton, Ohio. Start with a kids 7-day intro program for $15.97.
Legacy’s coaching team includes Roberta “Crush” Samad, a BJJ Black Belt, 4th degree, and Ryan Roach, a BJJ Black Belt, 2nd degree. Meet our instructors ↗
Your seven days begin on your first day of attendance. Enjoy unlimited age-appropriate martial arts classes during your 7-day intro program. No automatic enrollment in an ongoing membership after your intro.
Mat-Maniacs
Ages 4–7
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for our youngest students, with an emphasis on learning movement, listening, and working with a partner.
Kids
Ages 8–12
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training that gives children opportunities to practice coordination, focus, and technical skills.
Ages 10–12 may join Kids or Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu based on coach placement. We’ll help your child find a suitable starting group.
What to expect
Learn together
Coach-led instruction and partner practice introduce martial arts skills.
Build good habits
Training gives children opportunities to practice listening, respect, and persistence.
Start comfortably
Tell us your child’s age and experience. Wear workout clothes; trial loaner equipment is free.
Beginners welcome · Workout clothes are enough · Free loaner equipment
DAYTIME TRAINING · AGES 4–12
Homeschool Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Join daytime Kids BJJ on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30–11:15 a.m. During the school year, these classes are highlighted for homeschool families. Regular Legacy members are welcome too, within their membership’s class allowance.
CELEBRATE AT LEGACY
A birthday with room to move.
Book a private 90-minute birthday party outside regular operating hours. $250 includes up to 15 guest children, plus the birthday child free; additional guest children are $10 each. Enjoy a party room with kitchenette and optional coach-led martial arts or games.
PROGRESS AT LEGACY
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt progression.
Kids and Mat Maniacs use the same Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt system as Youth students. Explore the color groups and belt levels below.
How kids belt progression works
LEGACY MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY
Kids & Youth BJJ belt system
Legacy Kids program: ages 4–12, including Mat Maniacs ages 4–7. The overview below shows the IBJJF youth belt system, with white-, solid-, and black-striped variations within each color group.
1 / 5
White
White
2 / 5
Gray group
Gray / White
Gray
Gray / Black
3 / 5
Yellow group
Yellow / White
Yellow
Yellow / Black
4 / 5
Orange group
Orange / White
Orange
Orange / Black
5 / 5
Green group
Green / White
Green
Green / Black
Progress follows your student’s development and instructor assessment. IBJJF minimum eligibility ages are 4 for the gray group, 7 for yellow, 10 for orange, and 13 for green. These color groups extend through IBJJF age 15. IBJJF age is calculated by calendar year; belt eligibility ages are separate from Legacy class age groups.
Original Legacy overview based on the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation graduation system. View official IBJJF requirements ↗
See how learning happens.
Questions from parents
Can we visit before choosing a membership?
Have questions before enrolling? Text us or call to arrange a visit and discuss the best starting group for your child.
Can I watch, and how does partner practice work?
Parents are welcome to watch from our designated viewing area, available for all classes. Coaches introduce partner practice with your child’s age and experience in mind. Beginners may not spar until approved by an instructor.
My child is new. Can they start?
Yes. Beginners are welcome. Enroll in the intro online, choose an age-appropriate class from the schedule, and let your coach know it is your child’s first class.
Should my 10–12-year-old join Kids or Youth?
Ages 10–12 may train in Kids or Youth BJJ based on coach placement. If you are unsure which group to select, ask our team for guidance.
Do we need to buy equipment for the intro?
No. Comfortable workout clothes are enough to start, and free loaner equipment is available.
Hear from our community
A PARENT’S EXPERIENCE
★★★★★
“Coach Dan is very patient and supportive with him.”
Joy McAdams
April 2025 · Google review excerpt
Start your 7-day intro program.
Seven days to experience training, meet the coaches, and find your starting point. Wear workout clothes; no equipment purchase is needed for the intro, and free loaner equipment is available.
Your seven days begin on your first day of attendance. Enjoy unlimited attendance in all classes for your age group. No automatic enrollment in an ongoing membership after your intro.
Enroll online using the button above, then view the class schedule for your age group and program. See the enrollment page for full offer details. Questions are welcome, but a contact form is not part of enrollment.
Have a question? (Optional)
Ready to start? Enroll online using the intro button above. This optional form is here for questions about your child’s training or class placement.
Required fields are marked *. This requests information; it does not enroll your child or charge a membership fee.
Kids memberships are Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu only.
Choose 1 class per week, 2 classes per week, or unlimited Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Muay Thai is offered only in the Youth program, ages 10–15. Ages 10–12 use coach placement for Kids or Youth BJJ.