Can My Kid Start Jiu-Jitsu Now, or Should We Wait Until January?

Can my kid start jiu-jitsu now, or should we wait until January? Start now. Kids jiu-jitsu at Flow Academy BJJ Indio is for children ages 7 to 9, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 6 PM, and a new child can come to a free first class on either day. There is no start date to miss, and a few weeks of practice before the holiday break means your child walks in after New Year already knowing the room.

It’s the second week of November in Indio. The heat finally broke a while ago, the evenings are cool enough to walk in from the parking lot without squinting, and the 5 PM class now ends with the sun already behind the mountains. Thanksgiving is a little over two weeks away, and the question parents ask us at the front desk is usually some version of “Isn’t it too late to join?”

Why November Is a Good Time to Join

School routines have settled, homework has found its place in the evening, and nobody is rushing into a new sport that starts next week. A first-timer gets a few ordinary Tuesdays and Thursdays to find their feet, long before the January crowd shows up. If your family travels over the break, you can pick right back up when you return.

If you have a charter or homeschool student, the 5 PM class is also a regular weekday afternoon activity. Our charter school page explains which schools we are an approved vendor for.

What the First Class Looks Like

Professor Zaide teaches Kids and Youth jiu-jitsu, and the hour moves in short pieces: a warm-up game, one technique shown slowly, partner practice, and a little time to try it. Kids are barefoot on the mats. Your child starts as a white belt like everyone who walked in before them, and the older kids on the mat have stood exactly where yours is standing. Come in comfortable workout clothes and ask us about a gi at the front desk.

Which Class Is the Right One

Ages 7 to 9 train in Kids jiu-jitsu from 5 to 6 PM. Children 10 to 14 train in Youth jiu-jitsu from 6 to 7 PM, the same two days. If your child is 3 to 6, that is Little Ninjas, a separate class on Thursdays at 3:15 PM. Our Kids jiu-jitsu page has the details.

Before the Holiday Break

Classes the week of Thanksgiving and during the break may run on a different schedule, so call or text (951) 337-3781 before you head over. You can also stop by 42425 Jackson Street, Suite C112, Indio. Bring your child to try a class, and see if the Tuesday or Thursday hour fits your week.

Questions Parents Ask

Does my child need any experience before the first class?

No. A first class at Flow Academy BJJ Indio is for a child who has never trained, and the coach starts with the basics.

What if the other kids started in August?

New students start in a white belt and learn at their own pace, and the Kids class on Tuesday and Thursday welcomes new faces all year.

How much is Kids jiu-jitsu at Flow Academy BJJ Indio?

Kids BJJ is $165, $185 or $200 a month for a 12-month, 6-month or month-to-month plan. Uniforms aren’t included, and your first class is free.

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