Classes are held everyday at 6pm.

Black Trunk MMA is proud to hold several classes specifically geared for children of all ages and levels in Brazilian jiu jitsu and the mixed martial arts.  Having your child participate in the martial arts can be one of the best decisions in their development. Enrollment at Black Trunk with our spirited instructors will improve not only their quality of life, but also give them a sense of internal peace and strong self confidence. 

There are several common desired outcomes parents want from the partaking of martial arts for their children:

1. Discipline
2. Self-Confidence
3. Physical Interaction with other children in a controlled environment.
4. Self-defense

Here at Black Trunk, we teach these lessons and more…and have fun while doing it!

Many parents want their children to learn "stranger awareness" and defensive maneuvers to prevent assault or abduction, but discerning parents are naturally wary of encouraging their child to gain knowledge in the combative arts, and with good reason.  Many schools employ a system based on conquering and controlling aggression though aggressive actions. Unfortunately, this approach substitutes the ultimate goal of martial arts: obtaining peace with ourselves and others.  Brazilian jiu jitsu teaches controlled defense against submission using knowledge of the body’s natural range of motion and its strengths and weaknesses.  To learn more about BJJ, click here. 

Brazilian jiu jitsu has become an integral part of mixed martial arts, and its popularity across the world has grown. Parents who are reading this -  don’t be discouraged by what you have seen on television.  These lessons are more about the ability to be prepared for a real life situation.  Brazilian jiu jitsu teaches children to push the body to the limit and develop smaller muscles, condition bones, ligaments and mentally imprint movements and strategies into the brain. Just as a child's brain is like a sponge absorbing information much easier than a adult, so too a child's muscles are easier to stretch meaning that the younger you learn the greater the benefits. Almost every child who joins will really enjoy the atmosphere and activities that go on in everyday lessons in the gym.

Black Trunk strives to teach children how to be great fighters, respectable friendly people and certainly in great shape.  Brazilian jiu jitsu and Mixed Martial arts is an endless journey of good, consistent learning such as a great internal health, stamina, strength and skills for the rest of your life. Check out our class schedule here and try out a class to see how much fun your child can have!