Find 26 jiu-jitsu and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) classes for kids in Ireland, from kids’ grappling fundamentals to teen BJJ. Each one says so in its own name, class list or description. Compare ages, times and prices below, or contact a provider directly to book.
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Eire Grapple is a martial arts gym at Kilcruttin Business Park in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Its Growing Gorillas youth athletic development programme for ages 4 to 17 runs kids and teens Brazilian jiu-jitsu, kids and teens kickboxing, and...
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JSBJJ Cavan is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Cavan town with a full timetable of kids' and teens' classes alongside adult training. Children train in age groups: Kids 1 for ages 7 to 8, Kids 2 and Kids 3 for ages 9 to 11, and a Teens...
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Children's no-gi Jiu Jitsu classes run by Keith Jordan (also runs Jordan Fitness personal training studio at same location).
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Braveheart Martial Arts Academy trains children, teens and adults together at its club in Kilballivor, Co. Meath, close to Trim. The academy teaches four disciplines: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in both gi and no-gi formats, kickboxing, Kenpo...
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Martial arts gym offering BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai and striking classes for adults, kids and teens.
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Ring of Kerry MMA in Kenmare runs a Little Ninjas class introducing children to MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals, alongside the club's adult programmes in MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and K1/Thai boxing. Head coach Paul brings over...
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Livingi Club's Phibsboro branch offers kids' jiu-jitsu classes from its base in Unit 2 & 3, Crossguns Business Park on Royal Canal Bank, Phibsborough, Dublin 7. Jiu-jitsu is a grappling-based martial art that teaches children how to use...
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Summit Judo/Jiu-Jitsu Academy teaches Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from St. Columba's College Gym in Whitechurch, Rathfarnham, with classes split by age into 4-7, 8-12 and teens. Grouping children this way means younger beginners aren't...
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CRANK BJJ's Kids Academy, based at Blessington Business Park on the Dublin Road, teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu split into two age groups. Mini Grapplers covers ages 5 to 8, introducing the basics of grappling and positional control in a...
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Fight Fit Dojo in Blessington, Co. Wicklow, runs several martial arts programmes under one roof. The Blessington Kenpo Club welcomes children from age 5, giving younger kids a starting point in striking-based martial arts fundamentals....
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Studio Galera in Bandon, West Cork offers both kids gymnastics and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for children aged 4 to 13, giving families a choice of two very different disciplines under one roof. Gymnastics builds flexibility, balance and body...
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Portal Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Ballina runs a Kids Jiu Jitsu programme spanning ages 3 to 14, organised into four separate age groups so that classes match children's size, strength and maturity level. Within each age band, children can...
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Skerries Martial Arts offers a Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programme for children aged 8 to 12, teaching the grappling-based martial art in a structured, age-appropriate way. Membership runs on a monthly basis at €65, with two 45-minute...
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JS BJJ in Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan, runs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for children split by age: Kids 1 for ages 6 to 8 from 4 to 4:45pm, and Kids 2 for ages 9 to 11 from 5 to 5:45pm, with a separate Teens class also available....
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Arnkell Jiu Jitsu Academy in Arklow has been teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to both kids and adults since 2014, describing itself as a welcoming and inclusive club. BJJ's grappling-based, non-striking format makes it approachable for...
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T45 Jiujitsu's Midleton academy, at Unit 1 Ballinacurra Business Park with free on-site parking, runs kids' Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu across three age groups: Little Ninjas for four-to-seven year olds, Juvenile Jiujitsu for eight-to-twelve...
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Peak Jiu Jitsu's Little Peakers programme in Ashbourne offers kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu across three age bands — 4 to 6, 7 to 11, and 12 and up — with classes spread across the week to suit different schedules. Grouping by age means...
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Leixlip Flow BJJ Academy offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for both kids and teens, built around foundational technique in structured, supportive one-hour sessions. The focus is on teaching grappling fundamentals in a calm,...
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Ace Martial Arts in Blacklion, Maynooth, Co. Kildare teaches kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) to children aged 6 and up, alongside boxing and mixed classes for those who want to try more than one discipline. The club describes itself as a...
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Atlantic Jiu Jitsu Sligo runs a kids' Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class on Saturdays, split into two groups — ages 7-11 and 12-15 — to keep training partners closer in size and experience. The class focuses on self-defence and coordination,...
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Lakeland Jiu Jitsu's Mullingar Youth Programme splits kids' Jiu Jitsu into two groups, ages 4-7 and 8-12, with classes running Monday, Wednesday and Saturday under black belt instructors. Three sessions a week gives children more...
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Beyond Jiujitsu Academy in Balbriggan has run a dedicated kids' Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programme since 2018, led by coaches focused specifically on youth training rather than adapting adult classes for children. BJJ's grappling-based...
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SBG Naas offers children's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Co. Kildare, split into two age groups — 7 to 9 and 10 to 12 — so technique and intensity can be matched to each stage. Alongside the BJJ classes, the gym also runs Growing Gorillas, a...
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Primal Fitness in Drogheda's Greenhills Industrial Village runs a Junior Brazilian Jiu Jitsu programme for children aged 5 to 9, with classes held three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4:30pm. Each 45-minute session...
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T45 Jiujitsu runs kids' Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes from its Midleton base, split into Little Ninjas for four-to-seven year olds and Juvenile Jiujitsu for eight-to-twelve year olds. Training builds what the academy calls the ABCs of...
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JSBJJ Training Centre offers Brazilian jiu-jitsu training for children aged 4 to 13 at 192 Parnell Street in Dublin. Children's BJJ classes typically focus on grappling and ground-based techniques rather than striking, building...
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Kids Patch lists 26 jiu-jitsu classes for kids in Ireland. Each listing links straight through to the provider — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.
Jiu-Jitsu listings are spread across 13 counties, most of them in Dublin (6), Cork (3), Wicklow (3), Cavan (2), Kildare (2), Meath (2), Carlow (1), Kerry (1), and 5 more.
Across the listings on this page, ages run from 3 years up to 17 years. 18 of the 26 state an age range. The rest leave it open, so it is worth asking the provider directly.
None of the 26 listings on this page publish a standard price. Fees for children’s classes in Ireland usually vary by term length, age group and session count, so providers quote on enquiry — you can message any of them from their listing.