A Parent's Guide
Kids Jiu-Jitsu in Las Vegas
Not a ranking — a guide to finding where your child will thrive. 13 Las Vegas academies with dedicated kids programs, 97 weekly classes, scored for what parents actually care about.
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Las Vegas Kids BJJ Snapshot
Kids Classes Today
What's still on the schedule today.
- 3:45 PMCephas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AcademyAges 4–6 · Kids (Ages 3 1/2-5)
- 4:00 PMGracie Jiu Jitsu Las VegasAges 4–6 · Ages 7–10 · Kids Ages 4-8
- 4:00 PMOdin's Halls Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and FitnessAges 7–10 · Wild Wolves Kids BJJ GI
- 4:00 PMZenith Jiu Jitsu by Robert Drysdale Las VegasAges 7–10 · kids bjj
- 4:30 PMCephas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AcademyAges 4–6 · Ages 7–10 · Kids (Ages 5-8)
- 4:30 PMSergio Penha Brazilian Jiu JitsuAges 7–10 · Kids BJJ
- 4:45 PMCobrinha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Mountains EdgeAges 4–6 · Mini Cobras BJJ (All Levels)
- 5:00 PMGracie Jiu Jitsu Las VegasAges 7–10 · Ages 11–14 · Teens · Kids Ages 9-13
Every Kids Program, by Age
Filter to your child's school stage. Ranked by Kids Roll Score™.
- 1Cephas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AcademyCentennial HillsAges 4–6Ages 7–10Ages 11–14Teens16 classes/wkAfter-schoolCompetitionMultiple ages91Kids
- 2Gracie Jiu Jitsu Las VegasSpring ValleyAges 4–6Ages 7–10Ages 11–14Teens11 classes/wkAfter-schoolMultiple ages88Kids
- 3Vills Bros Brazilian BJJCentennial HillsTeensAges 4–6Ages 7–10Ages 11–148 classes/wkAfter-schoolMultiple ages84Kids
- 4Odin's Halls Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and FitnessCentennial HillsAges 7–1017 classes/wkAfter-schoolWeekendCompetition80Kids
- 5Zenith Jiu Jitsu by Robert Drysdale Las VegasSpring ValleyAges 7–105 classes/wkAfter-school76Kids
- 6Gracie Nevada Jiu Jitsu & Self DefenseSpring ValleyAges 7–10Ages 4–69 classes/wkAfter-schoolWeekendMultiple ages76Kids
- 7Infinite GrapplingSunriseAges 4–6Ages 7–10Ages 11–145 classes/wkAfter-schoolCompetitionMultiple ages73Kids
- 8Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Mountains EdgeAges 4–6Ages 7–107 classes/wkBeginner programAfter-schoolWeekendMultiple ages72Kids
- 9Hybrid JiujitsuSpring ValleyAges 4–6Ages 7–104 classes/wkAfter-schoolMultiple ages70Kids
- 10Fight For Us Jiu JitsuCentennial HillsAges 7–105 classes/wkAfter-school70Kids
- 11Sergio Penha Brazilian Jiu JitsuAges 7–104 classes/wkAfter-school65Kids
- 12Ribeiro jiu jitsu Las VegasSouthwestAges 7–103 classes/wkAfter-school62Kids
- 13The Academy of Brazilian Jiu JitsuCentennial HillsAges 7–103 classes/wkAfter-school52Kids
What Your Child Builds Over Time
- 1White BeltDay one. Learning to fall, move, and listen.
- 2ConfidenceHandling pressure calmly — on and off the mat.
- 3DisciplineShowing up, drilling, earning each stripe.
- 4LeadershipHelping newer kids, setting the example.
- 5Teen ProgramCarrying it into the toughest years with a crew.
Parent Questions, Answered
- Is BJJ good for kids?
- For many kids, yes. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches problem-solving, body awareness, and self-control, and because it's grappling-based there's no striking — kids learn to stay calm and work out of tough positions rather than hit. Most parents notice gains in confidence and focus. As with any sport, look for a school with a dedicated kids curriculum and coaches who are good with children.
- What age should kids start BJJ?
- Many Las Vegas academies start children as young as 3–4 in "little kids" classes that are mostly games, coordination, and listening skills. Structured technique usually begins around 6–7. The most common starting age we see in Las Vegas is 4. There's no wrong time to start — pick a class built for your child's age.
- How often should kids train?
- One to two classes a week is plenty for most beginners and builds a routine without burnout. Kids who fall in love with it often move to 2–3 times a week. Consistency matters more than volume — a child who shows up once a week for a year will progress steadily.
- Gi or no-gi for children?
- Most kids programs start in the gi (the traditional uniform). The gi slows the pace down, which helps kids learn control and technique, and the belt system gives clear goals to work toward. No-gi is great too and many schools mix both — for a first-timer, either is fine.
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How the Kids Roll Score™ works
Unlike the adult Roll Score, the Kids Roll Score (0–99) is built for parents. It weighs the academy's reputation (25%), how established and busy it is (20%), the size of the kids program — how many weekly classes (20%), how many age groups it covers (15%), whether it has a true beginner class (10%), and how consistently it runs kids classes through the week (10%). Age groups are read from each gym's class schedule. As verified parent reviews grow on Let's Roll, they'll factor in too.
