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Junior BJJ · Summer 2026

Build Confidence.
Learn Discipline.
Have Fun.

A dedicated junior BJJ programme launching Summer 2026 at Samurai Fitness, Yatton. Register your interest now.

Summer 2026 Launch
BJJ For Children
Safe Qualified Coach
Fun Community Environment
Why BJJ for Kids?

What Your Child Gains

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers children far more than just a physical workout. Here's what the research and experience show.

01

Confidence

Mastering new skills builds genuine self-confidence. Children who train BJJ learn that they are capable — on the mat and off it.

02

Discipline

BJJ requires focus, patience, and the willingness to fail and try again. These habits naturally carry over into school, homework, and daily life.

03

Anti-Bullying

A child who knows they can handle themselves physically does not feel threatened. BJJ develops quiet confidence that reduces vulnerability to bullying.

04

Fitness

BJJ is an excellent full-body workout that children genuinely enjoy. It builds strength, coordination, balance, and cardiovascular fitness without feeling like exercise.

05

Focus

Jiu jitsu is a thinking martial art — it's sometimes called "chess on the mat." Training regularly improves children's ability to concentrate and problem-solve.

06

Teamwork

You cannot train BJJ alone. Children develop communication, trust, and mutual respect with their training partners in a way few other activities provide.

For more on the research behind martial arts and children's development, see NHS physical activity guidelines for children.

Safety First

A Safe, Supervised Environment

As a parent, your child's safety is your priority — and ours too. Every aspect of the junior programme at Samurai Fitness has been designed with safeguarding and child welfare at the centre.

  • All sessions personally coached by a qualified coach and mentor
  • Strict safeguarding policies in line with current best practice
  • Age-appropriate training — no adult techniques or intensity
  • Small class sizes to ensure individual attention
  • Clear code of conduct for all students and parents
  • No contact without consent — tap-out system explained and enforced

Our approach to child safeguarding follows guidance from the NSPCC's keeping children safe in sport framework.

Coach Chris Last — qualified coach and mentor at Samurai Fitness BJJ
Training at Samurai Fitness BJJ
Your Child's Coach

Why Parents Trust Chris

Chris Last, father of two and local resident, fully understands the importance of child safety. Qualified in both Safeguarding and Martial Arts First Aid, Chris brings a level of professionalism, structure and genuine care to teaching that is rare to find.

His background as a former Royal Marine instilled him with an uncompromising commitment to duty, integrity and the development of others.

As a qualified Coach & Mentor, PT and Fitness Instructor, he understands how to teach children in a way that challenges them appropriately, builds confidence, and makes them genuinely want to come back each week.

His BJJ lineage – Brown Belt under the well-respected Chamberlain Brothers (Roger Gracie Academy Bristol) – means your child is learning authentic, technically sound jiu jitsu from an instructor with depth of knowledge to teach at all levels.

Qualified Coach & Mentor Safeguarding Children Martial Arts First Aid Qualified PT & Fitness Instructor BJJ Brown Belt England Boxing Coach Roger Gracie Lineage Royal Marine Close Combat Instructor
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Programme Timeline

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Fill in the form below or DM us on Instagram. We'll add you to the list and keep you updated as we get closer to launch.

Summer 2026

Programme Finalised

Class times, age groups, and pricing will be confirmed. Registered families will be notified first.

Summer 2026

Junior Programme Launches

Classes begin at The Studio, Yatton. Your child's BJJ journey starts here.

Be First to Know

Register Your Interest

Leave your details below and we'll contact you as soon as the junior programme is ready to launch. No commitment — just letting us know you're interested.

For the fastest response, DM us at @samuraifitness2025 on Instagram.

Parent Questions
Full details will be confirmed when the programme launches in Summer 2026. Register your interest and we'll keep you updated. Expected range is approximately 10–15 years old.
No. The junior programme will be designed to welcome complete beginners. Children with no previous martial arts experience are exactly who we're building this for.
Yes, but safely and under close supervision. Children will only roll when they are ready and have been taught how to do so safely. Intensity and pairing will always be appropriate to age and experience level.
Yes. Parents are welcome to observe classes. We'll provide more detail on the observation policy when the programme launches.
Summer 2026

Junior BJJ
Coming Soon

Register your interest now and be first in line when the junior programme launches.

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