CHILDRENS BrazilIAn JIU JITSU CLASSES IN Taunton
AGES 7–15
LEARN. GROW. BUILD CONFIDENCE.
Our Junior Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in Taunton give children and teenagers an exciting way to learn martial arts while developing confidence, fitness, coordination and problem-solving skills.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Children & Teenagers in Taunton
Evolution's Junior BJJ programme introduces young people to grappling through age-appropriate coaching, technical training, partner exercises and controlled live practice.
Children don't need previous martial arts experience. Beginners learn the fundamentals progressively while developing the confidence and skills needed to tackle increasingly challenging situations.
No experience needed. Everyone starts as a beginner.
Why Should Your Child Learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Learn discipline and focus
Children need to listen carefully, practise techniques and work constructively with their training partners, encouraging greater concentration and positive training habits.
Children need to listen carefully, practise techniques and work constructively with their training partners, encouraging greater concentration and positive training habits.
Children need to listen carefully, practise techniques and work constructively with their training partners, encouraging greater concentration and positive training habits.
Improve Fitness & Coordination
Grappling uses the whole body. Regular training develops movement, balance, coordination, strength, stamina and general physical fitness.
Grappling uses the whole body. Regular training develops movement, balance, coordination, strength, stamina and general physical fitness.
Grappling uses the whole body. Regular training develops movement, balance, coordination, strength, stamina and general physical fitness.
Develop Resilience
Not every technique works first time. BJJ teaches children to keep trying, adapt and learn from mistakes, making challenges part of the learning process.
Build Confidence
Learning new techniques, solving problems and seeing themselves improve gives children regular opportunities to experience achievement and build belief in their own abilities.
Develop Problem-solving Skills
BJJ constantly presents students with new situations. Children learn to think, adapt and find solutions rather than simply relying on physical strength.
BJJ constantly presents students with new situations. Children learn to think, adapt and find solutions rather than simply relying on physical strength.
Make Friends
Partner training means children regularly work alongside other students, helping them develop communication, teamwork and friendships within the club.
Partner training means children regularly work alongside other students, helping them develop communication, teamwork and friendships within the club.
What Happens in a Junior BJJ Class?
A typical Junior BJJ class combines movement and warm-up activities with technical instruction, partner drills, positional exercises and controlled grappling.
Students learn how to move safely, control positions, escape, transition and apply age-appropriate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques while developing the confidence to use those skills against a resisting partner.
Classes are structured to challenge students while keeping training positive, controlled and enjoyable.
Junior BJJ for Different Ages
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Ages 7–10
Younger students focus on building strong foundations through movement, fundamental BJJ positions and age-appropriate grappling exercises while developing confidence, coordination and listening skills.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Ages 11–15
Older juniors progress into increasingly technical training, developing a deeper understanding of positions, escapes, transitions and controlled live grappling while preparing for the transition towards adult BJJ.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Ages 11–15
Older juniors progress into increasingly technical training, developing a deeper understanding of positions, escapes, transitions and controlled live grappling while preparing for the transition towards adult BJJ.
Learning to Stay Calm Under Pressure
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches children that difficult situations don't always require panic or physical strength.
During training, students regularly find themselves in positions where they need to stay calm, think about what they've learned and work methodically towards a solution. Over time, this can help children become more comfortable with challenge, mistakes and the process of trying again.
Progressing Through Junior Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
BJJ provides children with a long-term pathway where progression comes through consistent training, technical development and growing understanding.
As students improve, they develop new skills, take on increasingly difficult challenges and progress through the junior BJJ belt system.
The emphasis isn't simply on reaching the next belt — it's on becoming a more knowledgeable, confident and capable martial artist along the way.
Junior BJJ Belt System
From Junior BJJ to Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Junior Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be the beginning of a martial arts journey that lasts for many years.
As students grow older, they can transition into Evolution's Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programme, continuing to develop their grappling and progressing through the adult belt system.
FIRST CLASS → JUNIOR BJJ → ADULT BJJ → BLACK BELT & BEYOND
Junior BJJ Competition Opportunities
Competition is completely optional.
Children can enjoy BJJ simply because they love learning, training and spending time with their teammates. For students who want an additional challenge, BJJ competitions provide an opportunity to test their skills against other young grapplers.
Lucas winning the Somerset Open
Connor on the podium at the Devon Open
Why Choose Evolution for Junior BJJ in Taunton?
EXPERIENCED COACHING
Structured instruction to help young students develop progressively.
BEGINNER
FRIENDLY
No previous BJJ or martial arts experience required.
CONTROLLED TRAINING
Children learn how to train responsibly with their partners.
STRUCTURED PROGRESSION
Children learn how to train responsibly with their partners.
POSITIVE
COMMUNITY
Learn alongside other children and become part of the Evolution team.
Why Choose Evolution for Junior BJJ in Taunton?
EXPERIENCED COACHING
Structured instruction to help young students develop progressively.
BEGINNER
FRIENDLY
No previous BJJ or martial arts experience required.
CONTROLLED TRAINING
Children learn how to train responsibly with their partners.
STRUCTURED PROGRESSION
Children learn how to train responsibly with their partners.
POSITIVE
COMMUNITY
Learn alongside other children and become part of the Evolution team.
MEET OUR JUNIOR BJJ
INSTRUCTORS TEAM AT TAUNTON
Owner & Head Instructor
Francis Miller
Brown Belt
James Whittet
Black Belt
Joe Gillespie
Brown Belt
Chris Partridge
Purple Belt
Junior BJJ Timetable in Taunton
Junior Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu FAQs
What age can my child start BJJ?
Our Junior Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in Taunton are for children aged 7–15. Training is adapted to suit younger and older juniors, allowing children to develop their BJJ skills progressively as they grow.
Does my child need previous martial arts experience?
No. Complete beginners are welcome. Your child doesn't need any previous BJJ, martial arts or grappling experience. Our instructors will introduce the fundamental movements, positions and techniques progressively and help them develop at an appropriate pace.
Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu safe for children?
Like all contact sports, BJJ carries some risk of injury, but children's training can be structured to reduce unnecessary risk. At Evolution, techniques are introduced progressively, with an emphasis on control, safe practice and looking after training partners. Competition organisations such as the IBJJF also use age divisions and age-specific rules for junior athletes.
Will my child have to compete?
No. Competition is completely optional. Children can train BJJ simply to learn martial arts, become more active, build confidence and enjoy training with their teammates. For students who want an additional challenge, competition can become another part of their BJJ journey.
What should my child wear to their first BJJ class?
For their first class, your child can wear comfortable sports clothing that allows them to move freely. Because BJJ involves close-contact grappling, we recommend clothing without zips or anything that could catch on a training partner, and something you don't mind potentially getting stretched or damaged.
Does my child need a Gi?
Your child doesn't need to buy a BJJ Gi before trying their first class. Comfortable sports clothing is fine for their trial. If they decide to continue training, we can explain what Gi and equipment they will need.
How does Junior BJJ progression work?
Children develop through the Junior BJJ belt system, which is different from the adult belt system. Progression recognises their developing technical knowledge, practical ability and experience as they grow. The recognised children's BJJ progression includes grey, yellow, orange and green belt groups, with age affecting which belts are available
At Evolution, our junior pathway is:
White → Grey/White → Grey → Grey/Black → Yellow/White → Yellow → Yellow/Black → Orange/White → Orange → Orange/Black → Green/White → Green → Green/Black
How much are the classes?
At Evolution Martial Arts, we offer a range of flexible tuition plans to suit different training needs and families. Membership starts from just £49.99 per month, with discounts available for families, NHS staff, military personnel and emergency service workers.
Whether you're joining Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Taekwon-Do or Kickboxing, our team can help you find the tuition plan that best suits you or your family.
GET STARTED FROM £49.99 PER MONTH
Where Are Our Junior
BJJ Classes in Taunton?
TAUNTON
RECEPTION
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Evolution Martial Arts Centre, Cornishway North, Taunton, TA1 5LY
Dedicated Martial Arts Training Areas
Parent Viewing & Waiting Area
Parking & Facilities
Where Are Our Junior
BJJ Classes in Taunton?
TAUNTON
RECEPTION
STUDIO 1
STUDIO 2
Evolution Martial Arts Centre, Cornishway North, Taunton, TA1 5LY
Dedicated Martial Arts Training Areas
Parent Viewing & Waiting Area
Parking & Facilities
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