Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Kids in Salem, Massachusetts
21 Years of Teaching Jiu-Jitsu on the North Shore
Structured, age-appropriate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for children ages 4-14, taught by experienced black belt instructors in a welcoming, traditional academy focused on helping kids build skill, confidence, and resilience.
Our Kids Jiu-Jitsu Programs
Tiny Champs - Ages 4-6
A structured introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu designed specifically for young children. Tiny Champs learn fundamental Jiu-Jitsu skills and movement while developing focus, coordination, confidence, and the ability to train successfully in a class environment.
Jr’s - Ages 7-9
Our Jr’s program builds stronger, more confident young athletes through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Classes incorporate athletic movement, partner-based training, fundamental technique, and practical self-defense while developing coordination, body awareness, focus, and resilience. Students also learn how to work effectively with training partners as they prepare for the more advanced training found in our Youth program.
Youth - Ages 10-14
Our Youth program takes students into more advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with greater emphasis on technical development, live training, and sportive BJJ. Students learn to apply technique against active resistance, develop strategy and problem-solving skills, and become more confident, capable grapplers. The program challenges students both physically and mentally while preparing them for the transition into adult-level Jiu-Jitsu.
Meet Your Kids Instructors
North Shore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s children’s programs are taught directly by academy owners and black belt instructors Danny and Angela Morera, who have spent more than 21 years teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on the North Shore.
Danny began teaching martial arts to children at just 17 years old, including running large youth martial arts summer camps. He began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at 19 and brings more than three decades of martial arts experience to the mat. Together, Danny and Angela have spent more than two decades developing and teaching North Shore BJJ’s children’s programs.
We believe consistency and experienced instruction matter, especially when teaching children. Our approach is simple: teach good Jiu-Jitsu, maintain high standards, know our students, and create an environment where kids can learn, grow, and genuinely enjoy training.
Interested in Joining North Shore BJJ?
Our children’s programs maintain limited class sizes so we can provide the level of instruction and attention we expect from our classes. Some age groups and training days may have limited availability.
Families interested in joining North Shore BJJ can complete a short Kids Program Inquiry. We’ll review your child’s age, experience, training goals, and current class availability to determine the appropriate program and next steps.