Bully Blockers™ (5 - 12 Years Old)
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Our Bully Blockers™ program is a non-violent, self-defense program that instills in your child the confidence, awareness and ability to stand up for themselves.
As long as your child can work comfortably together with another child in an "up close and personal" activity such as grappling, they're good to go!
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Mat Mindset
Responsibility | Focus | Effort | Respect | Resilience | Discipline
The greatest value in martial arts training is not in learning how to fight, but rather in developing the best of your character and sharing it with others. To ensure that your child cultivates the highest level of discipline, integrity, and honor on their Jiu-Jitsu journeys, we have implemented the Mat Mindset Program. The 12-month program is comprised of six chapters. During each Jiu-Jitsu class we spend a few minutes discussing the featured character trait and point out the simple things they can do to “activate the trait” in their daily lives.
Every two months, we host an ultra-fun party called Mat Mayhem for all the kids who’ve shown significant progress in developing the featured character trait. To qualify for Mat Mayhem, your child must score a certain amount of points. Points are explained on the scoresheet we keep in the gym and send out in our weekly emails. Most parents keep the scoresheet on their refrigerator. Moreover, up to 3 very focused kids can earn a Bowie Jiu-Jitsu Academy wristband in every class. It's our way of saying thanks to the leaders of the day.
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Mat Movers (Ages 5 - 8)
Mat Masters (Ages 8 - 12)
The Mat Movers program is for kids ages 5–8. Through engaging drills, games, and age-appropriate exercises, we introduce children to the basics of jiu-jitsu while building balance, coordination, and confidence. Our focus is on self-defense, leverage, and control—but presented in a way that keeps training exciting and fun. As students progress, they develop the skills and discipline needed to move up into our Mat Masters program.
The Mat Masters program is designed for kids ready to take their jiu-jitsu to the next level after Mat Movers. In this class, we introduce more advanced self-defense techniques while reinforcing the values of confidence, respect, and resilience. A key part of the program includes verbal assertiveness skills—teaching children how to stand up for themselves and de-escalate situations before they turn physical. No prior experience is needed, and most families notice a boost in their child’s confidence within just a few weeks.
Grounded Grapplers
Mat Mayhem
We invite children who excel in the Mat Masters program to join Grounded Grapplers. This is our most advanced youth jiu-jitsu program, designed for students who demonstrate exceptional skill, focus, and commitment. Being invited into Grounded Grapplers is the highest honor for any young student at Bowie Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Participants in this program embody the traits that define true martial artists: discipline, respect, courage, leadership, loyalty, and compassion.
Every two months we host an incredibly fun party called Mat Mayhem for all of the kids who demonstrate, both on and off the mats, significant strides in the featured character trait (see above for traits).
It's an invite only party. How your child qualifies is explained in our weekly emails as the Mat Mayhem date nears.