YOUTH MARTIAL ARTS · AGES 10–15
Youth Martial Arts in Hamilton, Ohio
Build skills. Find your stride.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai Kickboxing for youth in Hamilton. Explore age-appropriate training with a youth 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.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Practice positions, escapes, control, and submissions through grappling instruction.
Muay Thai Kickboxing
Develop striking fundamentals, movement, and conditioning.
Youth MMA
Youth MMA is a combined membership with unlimited youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai Kickboxing for ages 10–15.
Ages 10–12 may join Kids or Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu based on coach placement. Youth Muay Thai is for ages 10–15.
Find the right youth program
Choose Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for grappling, Muay Thai Kickboxing for striking, or Youth MMA to train in both. Tell us your student’s age, experience, and goals if you’d like help choosing a program.
For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students ages 10–12, our coaches will help determine the appropriate Kids or Youth group.
LOOKING FOR DAYTIME CLASSES?
Homeschool classes for ages 4–12.
Our daytime Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30–11:15 a.m. They are highlighted for homeschool families during the school year and also welcome regular Legacy members. These daytime classes serve ages 4–12; students ages 13–15 can choose from the posted Youth class times.
PROGRESS AT LEGACY
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt progression.
Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu uses a different belt system from adults. Explore the color groups and belt levels below. This guide applies to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
How youth belt progression works
LEGACY MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY
Youth BJJ belt system
Legacy Youth program: ages 10–15. 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. Age eligibility applies, including IBJJF ages 13–15 for the green group. IBJJF age is calculated by calendar year. Students move to the 16-and-over belt system under the applicable IBJJF transition rules.
Original Legacy overview based on the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation graduation system. View official IBJJF requirements ↗
Part of the Legacy community.
Hear from our community
CONFIDENCE FOR KIDS
★★★★★
“Jiu jitsu has helped my daughters build their confidence.”
Brandi
April 2025 · Google review excerpt
Questions before starting
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.
Does my child need martial arts experience?
No. Beginners are welcome. Enroll in the youth intro online, choose an age-appropriate class from the schedule, and let your coach know it is your child’s first class.
Start your 7-day intro program.
Explore youth classes, meet the coaches, and experience training before choosing a membership. Wear workout clothes; no equipment is needed, and free loaner equipment is available.
$15.97 · youth 7-day intro program
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.
One program, or both?
Single-program youth memberships offer 1 class per week, 2 classes per week, or unlimited classes in either Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or Muay Thai Kickboxing. Classes cannot be mixed between programs on a single-program membership.
Youth MMA includes unlimited classes in both youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai Kickboxing.