Back to School and Back to BJJ: Fall Kids Enrollment at Praia BJJ Costa Mesa
Praia BJJ at 3010 Harbor Blvd, Suite A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 is enrolling kids for fall 2026 now.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, NoGi, and Kids Competition programs for children ages 3 through 13 are open for
enrollment. Coach Thiago Pierre, Coach Junior, Coach Malena, and Sensei Gabriel lead the kids
programs at the harbor location, which holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 90-plus Orange County
families.
Why Fall Is the Best Time to Start Kids BJJ
Children who begin Jiu Jitsu at the start of the school year build a training routine that complements the
academic schedule from day one. The discipline, focus, and frustration tolerance developed through BJJ
training in September and October shows up directly in classroom performance and social interactions
through the school year.
Starting in September also means arriving in October with a month of foundation already built. The
children who are furthest ahead by winter break are almost always the ones who started earliest in the fall.
The Fall Kids Schedule at 3010 Harbor Blvd
Monday: Kids Competition Class 4:00 PM, Praia Kids 1 4:00 PM, Praia Kids 2 5:00 PM.
Tuesday: Baby Sharks 3:30 PM, Kids Judo 4:00 PM, Praia Kids 1 4:00 PM, Praia Kids 2 5:00 PM.Wednesday: Kids Competition Class 4:00 PM, Praia Kids 1 4:00 PM, Praia Kids 2 5:00 PM.
Thursday: Baby Sharks 3:30 PM, Praia Kids 1 NoGi 4:00 PM, Praia Kids 2 NoGi 5:00 PM.
Friday: Kids Competition Class 4:00 PM, Praia Kids 1 4:00 PM, Praia Kids 2 5:00 PM.
Saturday: Kids Judo NoGi 9:00 AM, Kids Judo 10:00 AM, Baby Sharks 11:00 AM.
What Kids Gain at Praia BJJ This Fall
Physical development: BJJ is a complete full-body workout that builds strength, coordination, balance, and
cardiovascular fitness naturally. Children who train consistently arrive at spring in significantly better
physical condition than peers who were sedentary over fall.
Academic performance: the focus and self-regulation developed through martial arts training transfer
directly to classroom performance. Costa Mesa and Newport Beach teachers regularly note the difference
in students who train martial arts consistently.
Self-defense capability: practical, tested self-defense skill is built into the Praia BJJ curriculum from the
first class. Children who train BJJ know how to handle themselves in the physical situations childhood and
adolescence present.
How to Start This Fall
The first class is free for every new student. Bring your child to 3010 Harbor Blvd, Suite A, meet the
coaching staff, and watch your child train before making any commitment. Call 949-287-6808 or visit
praiabjj.com to see the current schedule and book a free trial class.
Fall enrollment now open at Praia BJJ.
3010 Harbor Blvd, Suite A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
949-287-6808 | praiabjj.com | First class free.