Kids Martial Arts, Ages 6+
Confidence, discipline, and real self-defense in a safe, warm environment kids absolutely love. Taught by a world champion.
Why Kids BJJ?
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the greatest activities a child can do. It builds coordination, fitness, and focus like any sport, but it also teaches something most sports cannot: how to stay calm, solve problems under pressure, and defend yourself without ever throwing a punch.
Our kids program welcomes children ages 6 and up, from total beginners to young competitors. Classes are high-energy and genuinely fun, built around games, drills, and technique that kids look forward to all week. Parents constantly tell us the hardest part is getting their kids to leave the mats.
Because BJJ is based on control rather than striking, it is one of the safest martial arts for children, and one of the most effective. Kids learn to neutralize a bigger, stronger bully without hurting anyone, which is exactly why schools and anti-bullying experts recommend it.
Life Skills
Every class at Wanderley is built around values that last a lifetime. Kids bow onto the mats, listen to their coaches, encourage their teammates, and learn that progress comes from consistent effort. Respect, honor, discipline, loyalty, and focus are not posters on our wall, they are habits practiced every single day.
The results show up everywhere: better focus at school, more confidence with other kids, and the quiet self-assurance that comes from knowing they can handle themselves. Bullies look for easy targets. Jiu Jitsu kids are not easy targets.
The Wanderley Difference
Our kids classes are led by Coach Gabriel Wanderley, a multiple-time world champion who started Jiu Jitsu as a kid himself. Gabriel won 4 Kids World titles, earned silver and multiple bronze medals at the IBJJF No-Gi World Championships, took gold at the ADCC Trials, and is now an active professional MMA fighter chasing his UFC dream.
Kids do not just learn from Gabriel, they look up to him. He remembers exactly what it is like to be a young student, and he brings patience, energy, and genuine care to every class. Under the guidance of his father, Professor Daniel Wanderley, the kids program combines world-class technique with a supportive, safe, family-first environment.
Our mats are state of the art and designed to prevent injuries, class sizes allow real attention for every child, and new students are welcomed like family from their very first day.
Why It Matters
Kids learn to defend themselves without violence and carry themselves with confidence that deters bullies.
Structured classes build listening skills, patience, and focus that transfer directly to school.
Games and drills develop strength, balance, and body awareness while kids are having too much fun to notice.
Teammates become friends for life in an environment built on respect, honor, and loyalty.
Your Instructor
A world champion competitor with a special gift for teaching kids.
Kids Program Head Coach
5.0 Stars on Google, 200+ Reviews
“Best place to get your kids started with BJJ! Instructors are so welcoming and treat everyone like family. My boys love coming each day!”
“My kids have been training BJJ with Coach Gabe and he's an amazing kids coach. My husband and I started training BJJ with Professor Daniel and he's amazing as well! My family enjoy coming to training everyday! Training with the best!”
“Putting my grandchildren into BJJ classes here was the best thing I could have done for them. Coach Gabriel is so good working with the kids. And Professor Daniel is a high level instructor that pays attention to the details. I would highly recommend enrolling adults and children into classes here.”
“Very friendly environment. Coaches always ensure everyone's safety first. My son is really enjoying the training.”
Walk in a beginner, leave hooked. Claim your 1-day free trial and see why Milwaukee trains at Wanderley.
