Kids jiu jitsu in Milwaukee
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Our kids classes are free through the City Champs Foundation, a nonprofit. The kids class (ages 6+) meets Wednesdays and the teens class meets Thursdays, both 4:00 to 5:00 PM, at White Lotus Jiu Jitsu in Walker's Point.
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City Champs Kids & Teens
About City Champs
Opening the door to martial arts
Our kids classes are run with the City Champs Foundation, a Milwaukee nonprofit that offers martial arts and boxing classes to young people at no cost.
Jared Bell, a local businessman and boxer/kickboxer, started City Champs in 2017 after seeing how kids changed once they started training: more disciplined, more respectful, and smiling more. He asked his friend, BJJ black belt Joshua Janis, to help build the programming.
City Champs coaches are trained to listen to kids, have empathy for what they're going through, and keep it fun. White Lotus is proud to be its South Side home.
What kids get out of it
- 01
Soft skills
Self-control, confidence, perseverance, discipline, respect and leadership.
- 02
Self-defense
Real skills kids can carry with them, taught in a calm, supportive room.
- 03
Conflict resolution
Channeling big energy into something constructive.
- 04
A safe space to move
Getting active somewhere kids feel welcome.
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Goal setting
Working toward something, one class at a time.
- 06
Coordination
Better balance, body awareness and control.
Free through City Champs
There's no cost for kids or teens to join. Fill out the sign-up form and City Champs will take it from there.
Questions about kids classes?
For ages, current openings, or anything else, reach out to City Champs at citychampsfoundation@gmail.com. They'll help you figure out if it's a good fit.