Confidence. Discipline. Friendship.
Ages 3 to 13 · Stuart, Florida
“This is a great place. The coach is patient, knowledgeable, and truly cares about each child's growth on and off the mats. The environment is welcoming, structured, and positive. They teach respect, teamwork, and resilience not just jiu jitsu. My daughter enjoys coming to every class. If you're looking for a place that builds strong character while teaching high quality jiu jitsu, this is it. We're so grateful to have found this place.”
“Great experience at Traktion. The instructors were very patient and took the time to teach both me and my son the basics during our free class. We felt comfortable right away and learned a lot. Looking forward to coming back!”
“My littles have just started Traktion Jiu Jitsu and I can't be more happy that this is the gym we chose! Professor Heitor and coach Chloe are so good with teaching and also keeping it fun. My 4 year olds LOVE coming!”
“My son has been training here for a few months and the difference is incredible. Coach Heitor runs very structured classes where the kids are actually learning real Jiu Jitsu not just playing random games the whole time. Coach Chloe is amazing with the kids and keeps them engaged while still maintaining discipline.”
“We attend the 6-9 year old classes and they are providing excellent training, building confidence and discipline, in a very welcoming and fun atmosphere for kids. We are so happy we joined their gym!!”
“Coach Heitor and Chloe are terrific with the kids. Great experience for the kids to learn self defense, discipline, respect and strength. Highly recommend!”
“This is a great place. The coach is patient, knowledgeable, and truly cares about each child's growth on and off the mats. The environment is welcoming, structured, and positive. They teach respect, teamwork, and resilience not just jiu jitsu. My daughter enjoys coming to every class. If you're looking for a place that builds strong character while teaching high quality jiu jitsu, this is it. We're so grateful to have found this place.”
“Great experience at Traktion. The instructors were very patient and took the time to teach both me and my son the basics during our free class. We felt comfortable right away and learned a lot. Looking forward to coming back!”
“My littles have just started Traktion Jiu Jitsu and I can't be more happy that this is the gym we chose! Professor Heitor and coach Chloe are so good with teaching and also keeping it fun. My 4 year olds LOVE coming!”
“My son has been training here for a few months and the difference is incredible. Coach Heitor runs very structured classes where the kids are actually learning real Jiu Jitsu not just playing random games the whole time. Coach Chloe is amazing with the kids and keeps them engaged while still maintaining discipline.”
“We attend the 6-9 year old classes and they are providing excellent training, building confidence and discipline, in a very welcoming and fun atmosphere for kids. We are so happy we joined their gym!!”
“Coach Heitor and Chloe are terrific with the kids. Great experience for the kids to learn self defense, discipline, respect and strength. Highly recommend!”
Every class at Traktion is age-grouped and led by a coach, so your child learns real skills alongside kids their own size — safely, and at a pace that suits them. Jiu jitsu gives children a kind of confidence that follows them into the classroom and the playground: they learn how to handle themselves without ever looking for a fight.
They also burn an enormous amount of energy along the way. No experience is needed, no gear to buy, and the first class is always free.
Ages 3–5A playful introduction to jiu jitsu for ages 3–5. Kids build coordination, confidence, and respect through guided play.
Ages 6–9Where real jiu jitsu begins. Kids learn to control positions, escape safely, and build confidence from their first class.
Ages 10–13Juniors follow a full technical curriculum for ages 10–13, with belt progression, live rolling, and an optional competition team.
HomeschoolStructured daytime classes for homeschool students, covering PE, social interaction, and real self-defense. Scholarships accepted.
Competition Team and Private Lessons available for kids ready for the next step.
Ask about private lessonsReal feedback from our young athletes about what training at Traktion means to them.
Thank you Tekum for your amazing interview! We're very proud of you!
Tekum
Mayuri started training not long ago and has already shown huge improvement. She is in the 6-9 year old group.
Mayuri
Ava is 7 years old and loves Jiu Jitsu. Thank you Ava! ❤️🥋
Ava
Every kids class is led by a coach trained to work with children — never a drop-in or a senior student.
Head Coach & Black Belt
Professor Heitor leads every kids program at Traktion, from the first day on the mat through the competition team — with a curriculum built around confidence, respect and real anti-bullying skills.
Good jiu jitsu takes time, and children learn it differently to adults. Our kids curriculum was built step by step so every child has something they can do well from their very first class.
Learn → Refine → Apply
Kids train with children their own size and age, never mixed in with adults.
Your child learns to defend themselves calmly and confidently, and to walk away when they can.
The poise kids build on the mat shows up at school, in class, and with friends.
Bowing in, listening, waiting their turn — structure kids actually enjoy.
Mats sanitised daily, strict hygiene and safety rules, coaches watching every roll.
Kids come for jiu jitsu and stay for the friends they make here.
Traktion is a family academy first. Our kids program is structured, supervised and genuinely fun, so children keep coming back — and parents can see the difference in their focus, their manners and their confidence within a few weeks.
Book a Free Trial ClassClasses run after school and on Saturdays.
Real moments from our kids classes.
Pick a class time that fits your week. It takes about a minute and there's nothing to pay.
Arrive ten minutes early and wear comfortable clothes. We provide everything else your child needs.
No pressure and no contracts on day one. If they love it, we'll talk about what comes next.
We're the kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu home for families across Stuart, St Lucie County, Martin County, Palm City and Jensen Beach. Tell us your child's age and we'll point you to the right class — the first one is free, with nothing to buy and no commitment.