Wat heeft je kind nodig om te beginnen?

Om te beginnen met BJJ voor kinderen heb je het volgende nodig:Een witte Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Gi en een witte BJJ-band. Deze kun je aanschaffen in onze shop in de gym.Voor kinderen vanaf 6 jaar raden we ook een bitje aan.Een bidon gevuld met water.Slippers.

Mag ik als ouder kijken tijdens de lessen?

Vanaf de leeftijdsgroep van 6 jaar en ouder is het helaas niet mogelijk voor ouders om langs de mat te kijken tijdens de lessen. Dit doen we om ervoor te zorgen dat de kinderen zich volledig kunnen concentreren en zich op hun gemak voelen, zonder afleiding van hun ouders. Onze ervaring leert dat kinderen zich anders kunnen gedragen in de aanwezigheid van hun ouders, wat de kwaliteit van de les kan beïnvloeden.Terwijl je kind les krijgt, ben je uiteraard van harte welkom om in onze lounge te wachten. In de lounge hebben we een groot scherm waarop een livestream van de mat te zien is, zodat je kunt meekijken met de les van je kind. Zo mis je niets en kun je toch betrokken blijven.

Wat als mijn kind niet durft?

Onze ervaring is dat kinderen vanaf 6 jaar vaak moeiteloos met de groep kunnen meedraaien, omdat ze op deze leeftijd al gewend zijn aan het schoolse leven en het werken in groepen met leeftijdsgenoten en leraren. Tijdens hun eerste les krijgen ze een jonge begeleider toegewezen, een medeleerling die hen helpt de oefeningen door te nemen en hen op hun gemak stelt.

Gaan de lessen door in de schoolvakanties?

Tijdens de kleine schoolvakanties gaan de reguliere jeugdlessen niet door.In de zomervakantie werken we met een aangepast zomerprogramma. De reguliere jeugdlessen vervallen dan tijdelijk, maar we organiseren wel speciale Summer BJJ Camps voor kinderen die in de vakantie willen blijven trainen.Deze Summer BJJ Camps kunnen gewoon met een regulier jeugdabonnement worden gereserveerd via de app.Train je normaal gesproken ergens anders en wil je alleen tijdens de zomer bij ons meetrainen? Stuur ons dan even een mail, dan kijken we samen naar een passend zomerabonnement of speciaal aanbod.De abonnementsprijzen zijn al berekend met de vakantieperiodes in gedachten. Daarom lopen de jeugdabonnementen tijdens schoolvakanties gewoon door.

Hoe zit het met behalen van banden?

Elke nieuwe student begint met een witte band en zal naarmate ze vorderen promoties verdienen op basis van hun inzet, technische vooruitgang en regelmatige aanwezigheid. Promotie naar een hogere band hangt af van de individuele vooruitgang van het kind. Elke student ontwikkelt zich op zijn of haar eigen tempo, en de tijd die nodig is om van witte band naar grijs-witte band, of van grijs-witte band naar grijze band, kan per kind verschillen. We richten ons op een goede balans tussen technische vaardigheden, inzet en doorzettingsvermogen. Ouders kunnen altijd bij de instructeurs terecht voor meer informatie over het promotiesysteem en de voortgang van hun kind.

Doen jullie ook mee aan wedstrijden/competities?

Jazeker, wij doen meerdere keren per jaar mee aan kindercompetities.Ons competitieteam is inmiddels uitgegroeid tot een van de grootste en sterkste van Nederland. We nemen al geruime tijd deel aan zowel nationale als internationale toernooien, en doen dit met veel succes.We moedigen alle studenten aan om deel te nemen aan wedstrijden, mits de instructeurs van mening zijn dat ze er klaar voor zijn. Wedstrijden bieden enorm waardevolle lessen, maar het is belangrijk dat een student goed begrijpt wat er van hem of haar verwacht wordt voordat hij of zij deelneemt.Een goede eerste stap is om samen met de instructeurs te kijken wanneer de volgende lokale wedstrijd plaatsvindt en je kind mee te nemen om teamgenoten aan te moedigen. Zo kan je kind de sfeer proeven en zelf ervaren of er interesse is om bij een volgende wedstrijd mee te doen.

Hebben jullie ook lessen voor 16 jarigen?

Jongeren van 16 jaar mogen, met toestemming van hun ouders, deelnemen aan ons volwassenenprogramma.

Hebben jullie jaarcontracten?

Onze abonnementen zijn maandelijks opzegbaar met een opzegtermijn van 1 maand. Let er wel op dat de inschrijfkosten van €29,95 alleen gratis zijn bij je eerste inschrijving.

Kids and Youth – Elevation Jiu Jitsu – BJJ, Grappling en Worstelen in Utrecht

The next Beginner BJJ course starts on August 31st.

Elevation Jiu Jitsu

Jiu Jitsu
for
children
and teenagers

Summer BJJ Camp

During the summer vacation, we at Elevation are organizing special Summer BJJ Camps for youth members.

The regular youth lessons are temporarily suspended during the summer break, but with our Summer Camp, children can continue to train. The camp is divided into three sessions, so there will always be a period when your child can join and participate, even if you are away for part of the holiday.

During the camps, we work on technique, drills, conditioning, self-confidence, and of course, lots of Jiu Jitsu.

Do you have a regular youth subscription? Then you can simply book the Summer BJJ Camps through the app.

Do you normally train somewhere else and just want to train with us for the summer? Then send us an email for a special offer.

Elevation Youth Program

Develop discipline, resilience and respect.
Playful introduction to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) for ages 3 and up, suitable for any child.
Strengthen your child's coordination and self-confidence through challenging, physical puzzles.
Elevation Jiu Jitsu the largest BJJ Academy in the Netherlands.

FAQ

What does your child need to get started?

To begin BJJ for children, you need the following:

A white Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Gi and a white BJJ belt. You can purchase these in our shop in the gym.
For children 6 and older, we also recommend a bit.
A water bottle filled with water.
Slippers.

As a parent, may I watch during classes?

From the age group of 6 and up, unfortunately, it is not possible for parents to watch along the mat during classes. We do this to ensure that the children can fully concentrate and feel comfortable, without distractions from their parents. Our experience shows that children can behave differently in the presence of their parents, which can affect the quality of the class.

While your child is in class, you are of course welcome to wait in our lounge. In the lounge we have a large screen showing a live stream of the mat, so you can watch your child's class. This way you don't miss anything and can still stay involved.

What if my child doesn't dare?

In our experience, children as young as 6 are often able to join the group effortlessly, because at this age they are already used to school life and working in groups with peers and teachers. During their first lesson, they are assigned a young mentor, a fellow student who helps them go through the exercises and puts them at ease.

Do classes continue during school vacations?

During the short school holidays, regular youth classes will not take place.

During the summer holidays, we will operate with a modified summer program. The regular youth classes will be temporarily canceled, but we will organize special Summer BJJ Camps for children who wish to continue training during the holidays.

These Summer BJJ Camps can be booked with a regular youth membership via the app.

Do you normally train somewhere else and only want to train with us during the summer? Send us an email, and we'll look for a suitable summer subscription or special offer together.

The subscription prices have already been calculated with school holidays in mind. Therefore, youth subscriptions continue throughout school holidays.

What about achieving tires?

Each new student begins with a white belt and will earn promotions as they progress based on their effort, technical progress and regular attendance. Promotion to a higher band depends on the child's individual progress. Each student develops at his or her own pace, and the time it takes to advance from white belt to gray-white belt, or from gray-white belt to gray belt, may vary from child to child. We focus on a good balance of technical skills, commitment and perseverance. Parents can always contact the instructors for more information about the promotion system and their child's progress.

Do you also participate in contests/competitions?

Yes indeed, we participate in children's competitions several times a year.
Our league team has now grown into one of the largest and strongest in the Netherlands. We have long participated in both national as well as international tournaments, and do so with great success.

We encourage all students to participate in competitions, provided instructors believe they are ready. Competitions offer tremendously valuable lessons, but it is important that a student fully understands what is expected of them before participating.

A good first step is to work with the instructors to see when the next local competition will take place and bring your child along to cheer on teammates. This way your child can get a taste of the atmosphere and see for himself if there is interest in joining them at the next competition.

Do you also have classes for 16-year-olds?

Adolescents aged 16, with parental permission, may participate in our adult program.

Do you have annual contracts?

Our subscriptions are cancelable monthly with 1 month's notice. Please note that the registration fee of €29.95 is only free with your first subscription.

Human Chess

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for children requires not only physical effort, but also a good deal of thinking. When learning Jiu Jitsu techniques, logical thinking is very important. BJJ is often compared to chess and you often hear people say it is "human chess. It works like this: I make a move, and then it's your turn. We keep going until one of us "checkmates" the other, and there is no way out. Then the other taps out, and we start over. It becomes more of a game than a battle.

Discipline

Martial arts have always had a strong link to discipline and structure. Although BJJ is less strict than some traditional Japanese martial arts, it still places great emphasis on order. Through this "Gentle Art," children learn important values such as punctuality, responsibility, caring for others and respect. They learn when to listen, ask questions, and when is the right time to speak. These are essential skills for any growing child.

Friendship

Enjoying frolicking with peers is a great way to make friends. During class, you will practice techniques in pairs or threesomes. You need your "buddy" to master the techniques. You help each other by telling each other what is going well and what could be improved. Then you will "brawl" or spar in a safe, controlled environment, trying out the techniques you have learned. It is important that you tap out when you can't go any further, but even more important is to immediately let go as soon as someone taps out and check to see if everything is okay with your buddy. Then you give each other a buck and start again.

Resilience

The ability to defend yourself is just one of the many benefits of BJJ. Children not only learn to stand up for themselves, but also build the necessary self-confidence. They develop the traits of a real martial artist and learn how to deal with conflicts without using violence. This allows them to act defensively and confidently against bullies in the schoolyard.

Offline mode

No screens for a while. It's incredibly difficult these days to keep kids busy without screens. But during BJJ, they get a chance to spend an hour doing something different: spending time with peers and being physically active at the same time.

Fitness

Getting and staying fit is essential for children. Whereas 20 to 30 years ago you could barely get kids inside when the street lights came on, today it is almost impossible to get them off the couch. Although BJJ is practiced indoors, it ensures that children get an intense workout and are actively moving.

programs

we have different programs for children between 3 and 15 years old

MINI 3-5 YEARS

This is our youngest age group and a great time to introduce your child to Jiu Jitsu. The curriculum in these sessions focuses on exercises and games that introduce our youngest students to the basic movements and core values of Jiu Jitsu.

Unique to this class is that it is a parent-child session is, where parents go on the mat with their child. This provides a safe and supportive environment where children can learn and grow with the support of their parents.

Program goals:

Improve behavior and ability to follow instructions
Improve ability to focus in a group environment
Building self-confidence and communication skills
Develop and improve body coordination and balance
Introduction to basic Jiu Jitsu positions and techniques

Program Grades

White belt

Kids 6-9 years

Here we begin learning Jiu Jitsu techniques and skills.

In the program for children ages 6-9, students will develop a better understanding of sparring and how to apply the techniques learned.

Program goals:

Improve behavior and ability to follow instructions
Improve ability to focus in a group environment
Building self-confidence and communication skills
Develop and improve body coordination and balance
Introduction to basic Jiu Jitsu positions and techniques

we continue to encourage the following:

Good behavior and ability to follow instructions
Ability to concentrate in a group setting
Basic Jiu Jitsu positions and techniques.
Building self-confidence and communication skills

Program Grades

White belt
Grey-white band
Gray band
Grey-black band
Yellow and white band

Junior 10-15 YEARS

This is the oldest age group within our children's program and is an important transitional stage in which we prepare these students for their entry into the adult program. Our goal is to give them the confidence and skills needed to excel and continue to grow with Jiu Jitsu in their adulthood.

Students may transfer to the adult program at age 16, with instructor approval.

Program goals:

Creating a strong and technical foundation
Developing sparring skills
Encouraging teamwork
Developing self-control
Using goals as a means of self-improvement

we continue to encourage the following:

Good behavior and ability to follow instructions
Ability to focus in a group environment
Basic Jiu Jitsu positions and techniques
Building self-confidence and communication skills

Program Grades

White belt
Grey & white band
Gray band
Grey & black band
Yellow band
Yellow & black belt
Orange & white belt
Orange band
Orange & black belt
Green belt

Elevation Jiu Jitsu

Youth class schedule

youth subscriptions

€ 34,95

p/4 weeks

Choice of classes: Take 1 youth class per week

€ 44,95

p/4 weeks

Choice of classes: Take 2 youth classes per week

€ 54,95

p/4 weeks

Choice of classes: Take 3 youth classes per week

€ 64,95

p/4 weeks

Choice of classes: Take unlimited youth classes

parent/child subscriptions

€ 39,95

p/4 weeks

Choice of classes: Take 1 mini class per week

€ 49,95

p/4 weeks

Choice of classes: Take 2 mini classes per week

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The next Beginner BJJ course starts on August 31st.