Children’s BJJ section rules

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · Cercle Tissier

Children’s BJJ section guide

Rules, how the section works, progression and useful information for families.

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The 10 rules of children’s BJJ

Learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu also means learning to respect your partners, teachers and the mats.

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Essential principles

1

Hygiene

Nails must be clean and trimmed. Never walk barefoot outside the mat area.

2

Respect for the class

During class, children practise under the teachers’ responsibility, without parental intervention.

3

Respect for your partner

Take care of your partner and stop immediately when they tap out or ask you to stop.

4

Safety

If a child feels pain, discomfort or has a problem, they must tell a teacher immediately.

5

Self-control

Learn to stay calm, including when sparring gets difficult.

6

Politeness

When the teacher speaks, children stop talking, look and listen.

7

Sharing

Help your partners improve: everyone contributes to the group’s progress.

8

Humility

Winning and losing are part of learning. Every difficulty is an opportunity to improve.

9

Perseverance

Keep learning and working, even when something seems difficult.

10

Friendship

BJJ is also a place to share, where children learn to build friendships with their partners.

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Remember before every class

Short, clean nails An essential rule for your partners’ safety. Sandals off the mats Never walk barefoot in changing rooms or corridors. Listen to the teachers Instructions help all children practise in good conditions. Learning

A structured teaching programme

Learning is organised by themes and adapted to participants’ levels, giving children time to truly acquire the skills being taught.

Learn the fundamentals

Beginners follow a programme that gradually introduces the basic positions, movements, defences and techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Keep progressing

More advanced children work on themes suited to their experience, enriching their jiu-jitsu and gradually developing independence.

Ranks & attendance

Children’s progression

Promotions regularly recognise progress, effort, attitude and attendance. The system is adapted to the child’s age.

Group

Ages 4–6

For the youngest children, progress is tracked with “Le Cercle KIDS” cards.

A card may be awarded at the end of class to recognise participation and good behaviour by the child.

1 2 3 4 5 5 cards = one promotion The child then gives their 5 cards to the teacher.

At each new promotion, the child receives a stripe. Progression begins with 4 white stripes, followed by 4 red stripes.

4 white stripes, then 4 red stripes

This system gives younger children regular, visible rewards for their progress throughout their learning.

Receiving the grey belt means the child must move up to the next group.

Group

Ages 6–13

For ages 6–13, the attendance card system tracks consistency across training sessions.

Promotions are awarded regularly based on attendance, progress, effort and attitude by the child.

Progress is marked by white stripes.

The fourth stripe corresponds to promotion to the next belt.

When a belt promotion is planned, parents are notified in advance if a telephone number has been provided to the head of the section.

Growing within the section

Moving between groups

A move can happen during the year

As a child grows and progresses, the teaching team may suggest moving them to the next group. Parents can also discuss this with the teachers. There is no need to wait until the following season.

Going further

Competitions & interclub events

Children who wish to can discover competition with support from the teaching team.

Competitions

The club regularly selects suitable competitions that children can enter.

Preparation

Additional training may be offered ahead of certain events.

Interclub events

Meetings with friendly clubs may also be organised to discover new training partners.

To enter a competition: register early, as entries may close quickly. A CFJJB licence is required and can be requested at the Cercle’s reception. Suggested competitions and arrangements are shared in the WhatsApp group.

The spirit of the children’s section

Learn, progress and enjoy practising

Beyond techniques and ranks, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches children respect, self-control, perseverance and mutual support.