What age can my child start jiu-jitsu at Team Zone 10?

The youngest class is Kids Jiu-Jitsu for ages 2 to 3, focused on balance and playful games. There are also classes for ages 4-6, 7-10 and a teen class for 11-15.

Can my child try a class first?

Yes, each kids class has a 'Book a trial class' option on the website. Whether the kids trial is free is not stated, so ask the provider. The White Belt Intro Class for beginners aged 11+ is free.

How much are classes at Team Zone 10?

The academy sells monthly, 3-month, annual and family packages with unlimited access to all classes, but prices are not published on the website. Ask the provider for current fees.

What is the class timetable?

The weekly timetable is not published on the website. Ask the provider on WhatsApp (+971 50 827 2111) for times for your child's age group.

Where is Team Zone 10?

In the Nas 2 Building in Arjan, Dubai (Al Barsha South).

Does Team Zone 10 teach anything besides jiu-jitsu?

The website lists grappling and boxing alongside BJJ, plus a competition class that runs twice a week. Which of these are open to children, and at what ages, is not stated: ask the provider.

Team Zone 10: jiu-jitsu for kids and teens in Arjan

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Team Zone 10 is a jiu-jitsu academy in the Nas 2 Building in Arjan, with classes split by age from toddlers to teens. The youngest group, for ages 2 to 3, is built around balance and playful games. Ages 4 to 6 work on strength, confidence and fun drills, with bullying prevention named as a focus. Ages 7 to 10 move on to more technical skills, and a teen class for ages 11 to 15 adds self-defence and discipline. Alongside BJJ the academy lists grappling and boxing, and there is a competition class that runs twice a week for students who want to compete. The site names its coaches with their titles: Catriel Rodrigues (listed as a 2x World Pro champion), Ali Abualhaj (listed as a 2x World Pro youth champion) and Eduardo, listed with boxing experience. Membership is sold as monthly, 3-month, annual and family packages with unlimited access to all classes, and every kids class has a trial class you can book.

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The activity

Jiu-Jitsu, explained

Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) is a grappling martial art. There is no punching or kicking: children learn to hold positions, escape from underneath a partner and control them on the mat using leverage and technique rather than size. Classes usually mix a warm-up, a few moves practised slowly with a partner, then games or light sparring. It builds strength, balance, body awareness and calm under pressure, and many parents choose it for confidence and anti-bullying skills. Children progress through coloured belts with stripes along the way. Plenty of academies start children at 4, and some run movement-based classes for toddlers even younger.

Who it's for

Children and teens in four age groups: Kids Jiu-Jitsu Ages 2-3, Kids Jiu-Jitsu Ages 4-6, Kids Jiu-Jitsu Ages 7-10 and Teen Jiu-Jitsu Ages 11-15. Beginners aged 11+ can start with a free White Belt Intro Class; there are also beginners, advanced and competition classes. Adults train here too. Whether classes are mixed boys and girls, and support for children with additional needs, are not published: ask the provider.

What to expect

Each kids class on the site has a 'Book a trial class' button, so the usual first step is a trial session in your child's age group. The site does not say whether kids trials are free or paid, so ask when you book. For beginners aged 11 and over there is a free White Belt Intro Class covering the basics and safety before moving into regular classes. Toddler sessions (ages 2 to 3) are described as playful games for balance and motor skills; the 4 to 6 group uses fun drills. Kit (a gi or sportswear), class length and the weekly timetable are not published: ask the provider on WhatsApp.

Highlights

Separate jiu-jitsu classes for ages 2-3, 4-6, 7-10 and 11-15 (teamzone10.net)
Free White Belt Intro Class for beginners aged 11+ (teamzone10.net)
Competition class twice a week (teamzone10.net)
BJJ, grappling and boxing under one roof (teamzone10.net)
Monthly, 3-month, annual and family packages, all with unlimited classes (teamzone10.net)
4.9 on Google from 78 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Team Zone 10 is rated 4.9 on Google from 78 reviews, with 77 five-star ratings and one one-star. In the reviews the academy shows on its own site, parents and members mention professional coaches who have a great way with the kids, children progressing quickly and a welcoming, family feel that suits beginners.

The facts

Ages: Kids Jiu-Jitsu: 2-3, 4-6 and 7-10
Teen Jiu-Jitsu: 11-15
White Belt Intro Class for beginners: 11+
Prices: Monthly, 3-month, annual and family packages (unlimited classes); prices not published, ask the provider
Trial: Trial class bookable for every kids class (ask whether it is free); free White Belt Intro Class for beginners 11+
Where: Nas 2 Building, Arjan, Dubai
How to book: wa.me/971508272111 · +971 50 827 2111 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Mon–Sat7am–10pm
SunClosed

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Good to know

Address: Nas 2 Building, Arjan, Dubai (teamzone10.net)
Family packages are offered, useful if siblings train together (teamzone10.net)
Contact by phone or WhatsApp on +971 50 827 2111, or email [email protected] (teamzone10.net)
Closed on Sundays (Google listing)