Why Kids BJJ Is So Important: Inside a Hayward Kids Class

Why do we believe Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the best things a child can do? Watch a few minutes of live training from our kids class in Hayward and you'll see it: focus, effort, problem-solving and kids learning to keep going when it's hard.

Kids Learn to Keep Working

One of the things you'll hear our coaches say most is "Why'd you stop?" In jiu-jitsu, when you stop working, your partner gets ahead. Kids quickly learn that effort matters, and that lesson carries over to homework, sports and everything else.

Kids Learn to Listen

In our classes, when a coach gives an instruction, kids stop and listen. They learn to take feedback in the moment, adjust, and try again. That's a skill a lot of adults wish they had.

Kids Learn to Solve Problems

In live training, kids constantly make decisions: recover guard, turn to their side, get a hook, pass the legs. Jiu-jitsu is like a physical puzzle, and every round makes them better thinkers.

Kids Build Real Confidence

There's nothing like the confidence that comes from earning a skill. Kids who know they can handle pressure on the mat carry themselves differently at school, and they're much better prepared to deal with bullying.

And It's a Great Workout

Kids roll, scramble, crawl and play hard for the whole class, without staring at a screen.

New to kids BJJ? Read our parent's guide to getting started and learn how kids get promoted.

Kids Jiu-Jitsu in Hayward

Mindset Martial Arts & Fitness is at 24249 Hesperian Blvd in Hayward, CA, next to Southland Mall, and has been teaching in Hayward for about 16 years. We're a short drive from San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley and Union City. Learn more about our kids martial arts program, including our beginner no-gi class for ages 5 to 12 on Mondays from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.

Check the class schedule or reserve your child's first class.