Mini Ninjas (Ages 2–4)

The Parent Participation program at T Jiu Jitsu is designed specifically for children aged 2 to 4 and their parent or guardian.

This class creates a fun, safe, and structured introduction to movement, listening, and early martial arts concepts while allowing parents to actively participate alongside their child.

At this age, young children learn best through guided interaction, repetition, and positive experiences. By training together, parents help create a calm and supportive environment where children can build confidence while feeling secure and encouraged.

For many children, this is their first experience participating in a structured group activity.

Our Parent Participation classes are designed to help children gradually become comfortable with:

• Following simple instructions 
• Participating in group activities 
• Interacting with coaches and other children 
• Transitioning between movement and listening 

The focus is not on perfect technique or competition. The goal is to create positive early experiences that help children develop confidence, coordination, and comfort in a structured environment.

At ages 2 to 4, movement is one of the most important tools for learning and development.

Classes include:

• Balance and coordination exercises 
• Crawling, rolling, and movement games 
• Basic grappling movements 
• Partner-based activities with parents 
• Fun obstacle and skill-based drills 

Everything is taught through play-based learning designed to keep children engaged while improving body awareness and motor skills.

One of the biggest benefits of the program is the active involvement of parents.

Parents help guide and encourage their child throughout the class, creating:

• A safer emotional environment 
• Stronger engagement 
• Increased participation 
• Better confidence during new activities 

This allows children to explore movement and social interaction while knowing their parent is right there supporting them.

For many children, this greatly reduces anxiety and helps them settle into structured activities much faster.

Parent Participation classes also help children begin developing important behavioural and social skills.

Children are gradually introduced to:

• Taking turns 
• Listening to coaches 
• Working within a group 
• Following routines 
• Respectful interaction with others 

These are foundational life skills that support children both inside and outside the gym environment.

Even at this young age, children begin learning very basic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu concepts in a safe and simplified way.

This includes:

• Understanding body positioning 
• Safe movement and falling awareness 
• Gentle partner interaction 
• Basic control and movement concepts 

Everything is designed to be age-appropriate, fun, and highly supervised by experienced coaches.

One of the most important outcomes of the Parent Participation program is helping children develop a positive relationship with movement and physical activity from an early age.

Children begin to associate exercise, learning, and social interaction with:

• Fun 
• Confidence 
• Encouragement 
• Achievement 

This can help create healthy habits and confidence that carry into later childhood development.

The Parent Participation program is designed to be a welcoming first step into martial arts for both children and parents.

There is no pressure, no expectations of performance, and no competition—just an opportunity for young children to learn, move, and grow in a supportive environment.

Our focus is always on:

• Safety 
• Fun 
• Connection 
• Positive reinforcement 
• Confidence building 

The Parent Participation program (ages 2–4) is the perfect starting point for young children beginning their martial arts journey.

By combining movement, structure, and parent involvement, we help children build confidence, coordination, and important life skills in a safe and encouraging environment.

At T Jiu Jitsu, we believe martial arts can positively shape children from the very beginning of their journey.