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18 min from Parkland

Little Champs 1: Parkland Ages 6–8

Age-appropriate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for early elementary kids — discipline, focus, and the first real techniques.

Six to eight year olds from Parkland enter the Gracie Barra kids curriculum in Little Champs 1, where takedowns, positions, escapes, and age-appropriate self-defense are taught in structured classes with clear progression. The belt-and-stripe system gives Parkland children a goal framework that parents familiar with high-achieving academic environments describe as complementary to homework habits and classroom focus.

Why Train Little Champs 1?

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The full Gracie Barra kids curriculum — real takedowns, positions, escapes, and age-appropriate self-defense

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Structured for 6–8 year olds specifically — not a mixed-age class where younger students are overwhelmed

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The belt-and-stripe progression system at full operation — clear benchmarks, visible progress, earned achievement

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Accommodates children from Tiny Champs and children joining for the first time at six — the curriculum builds from the ground up

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Improved focus and listening at school — parents from Boca Raton and Delray Beach report this consistently within the first months

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Physical conditioning through functional movement — coordination, balance, agility, and beginning strength development

Little Champs 1 Schedule

Monday 4 classes
2:30 PM
LC 1 (6-7 years old)
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3:30 PM
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4:30 PM
LC 1 (6-7 years old)
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5:30 PM
LC 1 (6-7 years old)
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Tuesday 3 classes
2:30 PM
LC 1 (6-7 years old)
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3:30 PM
LC 1 (6-7 years old)
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4:30 PM
LC 1 (6-7 years old)
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Wednesday 4 classes
2:30 PM
LC 1 (6-7 years old)
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3:30 PM
LC 1 (6-7 years old)
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4:30 PM
LC 1 (6-7 years old)
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5:30 PM
LC 1 (6-7 years old)
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Thursday 3 classes
2:30 PM
LC 1 (6-7 years old)
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3:30 PM
LC 1 (6-7 years old)
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4:30 PM
LC 1 (6-7 years old)
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Friday 3 classes
2:30 PM
LC 1 (6-7 years old)
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3:30 PM
LC 1 (6-7 years old)
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4:30 PM
LC 1 (6-7 years old)
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Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Getting Here from Parkland

From Parkland, take Lyons Road south to Yamato Road and turn left (east), then turn right on S Rogers Circle. Alternatively, use the Sawgrass Expressway east to I-95 south, exit at Yamato Road (exit 48), turn right, then right on Rogers Circle. Gracie Barra Boca Raton is at 1141 S Rogers Circle, Suite 1 — about 18 minutes from most of Parkland.

Gracie Barra Boca Raton
1141 S Rogers Circle, Suite 1, Boca Raton, FL 33487
(561) 931-3921

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a BJJ school in Parkland, Florida?
There is no dedicated BJJ school within Parkland's city limits. Families in Parkland who want structured Jiu-Jitsu training drive south to Boca Raton or east to other Broward schools. Gracie Barra Boca Raton at 1141 S Rogers Circle is the closest school offering a full-range curriculum — age-banded kids classes from age 3, adult programs, and a dedicated Women's Only track — about 18 minutes from most of Parkland via Lyons Road south.
Do Parkland families drive to Gracie Barra Boca Raton for kids BJJ?
Yes. Parkland families regularly make the 18-minute drive to Gracie Barra Boca Raton because no comparable kids BJJ program exists closer to home. The age-banded curriculum — Tiny Champs (3–5), Little Champs 1 (6–8), Little Champs 2 (9–12), and Juniors (13–15) — is the primary draw. Alliance BJJ in West Boca, the nearest competitor for Parkland families, does not offer age-banded kids classes starting at age 3 or a dedicated Women's Only program.

Ready to Get Started?

Your first class is free. No experience needed.