Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Ages 4-12 in Pilot Point, TX
Machado-lineage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for kids in Pilot Point. Confidence, focus, and the calm to handle a bully without throwing a punch.
Is Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu the right fit?
- Age Range
- Ages 4 to 12, grouped by age and stage so every child trains with peers.
- Experience Level
- Total beginner welcome. No prior grappling required.
- Students Who Thrive
- Kids who need confidence, focus, or a healthy way to burn energy and solve problems.
- Problems It Solves
- Bullying worries, shyness, short attention span, low body awareness.
Character Before Belts, Ages 4 to 12
Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Davis Martial Arts & Fitness in Pilot Point is built to grow a child from the inside out. Younger kids start with listening, focus, and body control; older kids add real grappling: positions, escapes, and the control that lets a smaller child handle a bigger one without striking.
Because it is grappling, not striking, BJJ is one of the safest martial arts for kids, and one of the most honest. There is no faking a position that works. As a certified affiliate of the Machado Method, the curriculum here traces directly to one of the founding families of the art.
When Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu runs in Pilot Point, TX.
Four 45-minute classes a week for your child's age group. Long enough to learn a real skill, short enough to hold a young kid's focus to the last minute.
45 min per class, coached from warmup through technique and drilling.
See the full weekly schedule for exact class times, then book your free first class from any button on this page.
Cameron Davis
Head Instructor & Owner · BJJ Brown Belt under Carlos Machado
Cameron Davis oversees the kids program at Davis Martial Arts & Fitness. He trains and teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a brown belt under Master Carlos Machado, and builds the kids curriculum around character first (focus, respect, and confidence) with real technique layered in as each child is ready. Professor Joseph, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, teaches kids Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu alongside him.
LEARN MOREWhat Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu delivers.
Leverage Beats Size
BJJ is the martial art built for the smaller person. Your child learns that technique and calm, not size or aggression, decide what happens on the mat. That lesson travels straight to the schoolyard.
Confidence Parents See at Home
The change usually shows up at the dinner table first: more patience, more eye contact, more willingness to try hard things. Belt by belt, kids build proof that effort pays off.
A Machado-Lineage Room That Feels Like Family
A perfect 5.0 from 57 Google reviews, and the word families use most is "family." Kids get welcomed in fast and leave checking on their training partners.
Built around how kids actually develop.
Every kids program keys in on the four stages of childhood development: Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social. We call it PIES. It is how we structure classes, design drills, and build the relationships that turn a shy four-year-old into a confident kid who walks into school with a quiet sense of who they are.
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P Physical
Coordination, strength, control of the body.
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I Intellectual
Focus, problem-solving, learning how to learn.
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E Emotional
Confidence, self-regulation, handling setbacks.
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S Social
Respect, teamwork, friendship across ages.
Ready to put a Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class on the calendar?
FREE first class. Nothing to buy for your first class, just comfortable clothes. No long-term contract.
What to Bring on Day One.
- 01 Comfortable athletic clothes (shorts or leggings and a t-shirt). Class is barefoot on the mat.
- 02 A water bottle with your child's name on it. We break to hydrate partway through class.
- 03 Long hair tied back, and fingernails and toenails trimmed before class. Both are partner-safety basics on a grappling mat, so training stays clean and scratch-free for everyone.
- 04 Arrive ten minutes early on day one so we can meet you and walk your child onto the mat. There is nothing to buy for the free first class.
Other ways into training at Davis Martial Arts in Pilot Point, TX.
Already decided? Book your free first class.
What Families Are Saying
The kindest words come from the families who have been on the mat the longest.
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Coaches are great, Coach Mike and Coach Cameron are great with the kids! Learn the lessons and then implement them in practical exercises. One of the best classes we been in so far. Would recommend for any ages! Good workouts and great lesson to build for competitive or self defense.
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Highly recommend!! Very family oriented and the coaches are great! We love this gym and everything it has to offer. Everyone there is very supportive! Can’t recommend this dojo enough!
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I can’t say enough good things about this family-owned BJJ academy. From the moment you walk in, you’re treated like family, not just another student. The instructors are not only incredibly skilled but also patient, encouraging, and truly dedicated to helping everyone—kids and adults alike—reach their goals.
5.0 from 57 Google reviews · Read them all on Google
Common questions about Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Pilot Point, TX.
What age can my child start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
As young as 4. The youngest classes focus on listening, coordination, and confidence, then add real grappling as kids grow. Ages 4 to 12 train in groups matched to their age and stage.
Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu safe for kids?
It is one of the safest martial arts for children. There are no strikes to the face and no knockouts. It is grappling. Live rolling is introduced gradually, only after technique is solid.
Will BJJ make my child more aggressive?
The opposite. BJJ rewards patience and control over force. Kids learn to stay calm under pressure and to defend themselves without escalating, the core of real anti-bullying skill.
What does the free first class include?
A full class with guided beginner instruction. Nothing to buy to get started. Come see if it is the right fit before you commit to anything.
What makes Davis a Machado Method affiliate?
Davis Martial Arts & Fitness is a certified affiliate of the Machado Method, which means the kids curriculum and belt standards trace directly to one of the founding families of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Book Your Child's Free First Class
Try a real Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class before you commit. Pick a time on the calendar, show up, train, decide from there.
FREE for first class · No long-term contract · Walk-ins welcome