What age can my child start BJJ here?

From age 3. The kids BJJ programme runs 3-7 and 8-12 groups, with 3-5, 6-7, 8-10 and 11-13 sessions at weekends. The site mentions a Teens BJJ programme for 13-17, but there is no separate teens session on the current timetable, so ask the provider.

How much do kids' classes cost?

Kids memberships start from AED 600 a month; private 1:1 coaching is price on request. For the full list of kids' plans, ask the provider.

When are kids' classes?

Kids' BJJ runs Monday to Thursday from 3:30pm to 6:30pm, Friday 2pm-5pm, Saturday and Sunday mornings (9am-1pm by age band) and Sunday 3pm-5pm. Kids' MMA runs Monday and Wednesday afternoons and Friday and Sunday at 4pm; kids' kickboxing Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and Saturday at noon; kids' wrestling Friday and Sunday at 3pm. Check taojiujitsu.ae/schedule for current times.

Can we try a class first?

Yes - the academy's 'Book Trial' button goes to WhatsApp. Trial price and what to bring are not published, so ask the provider.

Where is the academy?

The Offices by Archetype, Arjan, Dubai.

Tao Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Q: Are there other kids' classes besides BJJ?

Yes - kids' MMA and kickboxing (ages 3-7 and 8-12), kids' wrestling, Mini TAO, Martial Arts Foundations and a Parents & Kids class. Ask the provider which ages the last four suit.

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Tao Jiu-Jitsu Academy is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym at The Offices by Archetype in Arjan, with a busy kids' timetable alongside its adult classes. Children start from age 3: the kids BJJ programme runs 3-7 and 8-12 groups on weekday afternoons, with smaller 3-5, 6-7, 8-10 and 11-13 bands on weekend mornings. The 8-12 group is divided into beginners and a competition (advanced) group for kids who want to compete. On a second mat the academy runs kids' MMA and kickboxing (ages 3-7 and 8-12), plus kids' wrestling, Mini TAO, Martial Arts Foundations and a Parents & Kids class. Kids' classes run Monday to Thursday from 3:30pm, Friday from 2pm, on weekend mornings and on Sunday afternoons. Kids memberships start from AED 600 a month, and trial classes are booked through WhatsApp. The academy is rated 4.9 on Google from 61 reviews.

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The activity

Jiu-Jitsu, explained

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a grappling martial art built around controlling a partner on the ground through leverage and technique rather than strikes, so size and strength matter less than skill. Junior classes usually start with movement games, balance and basic positions, then build towards escapes, holds and controlled sparring as children grow in confidence. Alongside the physical side, BJJ teaches respect, focus and self-defence awareness, and most academies use a belt and stripe system so kids can see their progress. It suits children who enjoy structure, working with a partner and a clear sense of getting better week by week, and many start from around age 3 or 4.

Who it's for

Boys and girls from age 3. The kids BJJ programme runs 3-7 and 8-12 groups (with 3-5, 6-7, 8-10 and 11-13 sessions on weekend mornings, and a mixed 3-12 class at 3:30pm Monday to Thursday); the 8-12 group splits into beginners and a competition (advanced) group. Kids' MMA and kickboxing are for ages 3-7 and 8-12. The site also describes a Teens BJJ programme for 13-17, but the current timetable has no separate teens BJJ session - ask the provider. Ages for kids' wrestling, Mini TAO, Martial Arts Foundations and the Parents & Kids class are not stated - ask the provider.

What to expect

For 3-7s, the academy describes classes built on games, movement activities and beginner-friendly techniques to develop coordination, balance, confidence and teamwork. For 8-12s, sessions mix technical instruction, drilling, positional sparring and live training, and children progress at their own pace. The kids' MMA and kickboxing classes use games, pad work, movement drills and supervised partner work. Trial classes are booked through the academy's WhatsApp link. The site does not say what a trial costs, what kit to bring, or whether a gi is needed for kids' classes - ask the provider before the first session.

Highlights

Kids BJJ from age 3, in 3-7 and 8-12 groups, with 3-5 to 11-13 bands at weekends (taojiujitsu.ae)
8-12s split into beginners and a competition (advanced) group (taojiujitsu.ae)
Kids' MMA and kickboxing for ages 3-7 and 8-12, plus kids' wrestling (taojiujitsu.ae)
Parents & Kids class on Saturday and Sunday mornings (taojiujitsu.ae)
Kids memberships from AED 600 a month (taojiujitsu.ae)
4.9 on Google from 61 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

The academy holds 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 61 reviews: 60 five-star and 1 one-star, with no reviews in between.

The facts

Ages: 3-13 on the kids timetable (kids BJJ 3-7 and 8-12, weekend bands 3-5, 6-7, 8-10 and 11-13; kids MMA and kickboxing 3-7 and 8-12)
Prices: Kids from AED 600/month; private 1:1 price on request (taojiujitsu.ae)
Schedule: Kids BJJ: Monday-Thursday 3:30pm (ages 3-12), 4:30pm (3-7), 5:30pm (8-12); Friday 2pm (3-5), 3pm (6-7), 4pm (8-12); Saturday and Sunday 9am (3-5), 10am (6-7), 11am (8-10), 12pm (11-13); Sunday 3pm (3-7), 4pm (8-12). Kids MMA: Monday and Wednesday 4:30pm (3-7) and 5:30pm (8-12), Friday and Sunday 4pm. Kids kickboxing: Tuesday and Thursday 4:30pm (3-7) and 5:30pm (8-12), Saturday 12pm. Kids wrestling: Friday and Sunday 3pm. Martial Arts Foundations: Tuesday and Thursday 3:30pm. Mini TAO: Tuesday 9:30am, Saturday and Sunday 10am. Parents & Kids: Saturday and Sunday 11am. See taojiujitsu.ae/schedule for current times
Trial: Trial class booked via WhatsApp (wa.link/atzv6a); price and details not published - ask the provider
Where: The Offices by Archetype, Arjan, Dubai
How to book: wa.link/atzv6a · +971 50 438 9471 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Mon–Thu7am–9pm
Fri7am–7pm
Sat9am–2pm
Sun9am–6pm

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Good to know

Kids' BJJ and kids' MMA or kickboxing run at the same times on two mats, Monday to Thursday at 4:30pm and 5:30pm (taojiujitsu.ae)
Trial classes are booked via WhatsApp: wa.link/atzv6a (taojiujitsu.ae)
Accepts debit cards, credit cards and NFC mobile payments (Google listing)
On-site toilet and wheelchair-accessible car park (Google listing)