Confidence. Discipline. Friendship.
Ages 4 to 13 · Cornelius, North Carolina
“Our 5 yr old son started here a little over a year ago and it's been the best thing for him! Professor Wander is incredible with kids (all the coaches are as well) and the kids all love it!! The classes build confidence and the community of people who train here or have kids that train here are wonderful - couldn't recommend more and you won't find better instructors!!”
“Great place to learn for adults and kids alike! Highly recommend for those with no BJJ experience, or with years on the mats. The coaches and fellow students are extremely welcoming and everyone's ego is checked at the door. Everyone is there to learn and be safe doing so. Regardless of your background of physical abilities, it's worth giving it a try!”
“Wander has built a fantastic academy for adults and kids. Great energy and the coaches know what they are doing. Highly recommend”
“We started a few months ago with our 8 year old girl and she is loving it! The staff and teachers are amazing. They really work with the kids and also have a lot of fun. Everyone is treated like family. We Highly recommend wander Braga!”
“This place does a great job with kids. We currently have our 4 year old enrolled and its going well. The community of people is great as also. I recommend.”
“I have had the privilege to train with and learn from Wander. He is amazing at breaking things down, and teaching it at whatever level you are at. I am most impressed by how patient and accommodating he is with my 3 young daughters. They are 7, 9 and 12 and have very different skill and understanding levels, and he effortlessly instructed them with enthusiasm. 110% recommend training with him and having your kids train with him.”
“If you are thinking about starting your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey, Wander Braga BJJ is the place to go!!!! They are incredibly welcoming and very family-oriented. From beginner to advanced, kids or adults, there is a class for you. Wander Braga is a world-class teacher and will help you walk through your Jiu-Jitsu journey! I highly recommend it!”
“I highly recommend Wander Braga! They are very attentive to the kids as well, working with those who may need extra support in learning daily skills to perform well.”
“Our 8 year old has been going to Wander Braga twice a week since the beginning of 2025. Wander and all the instructors have been incredible. The community they have built there is so wonderful and welcoming.”
“Our 5 yr old son started here a little over a year ago and it's been the best thing for him! Professor Wander is incredible with kids (all the coaches are as well) and the kids all love it!! The classes build confidence and the community of people who train here or have kids that train here are wonderful - couldn't recommend more and you won't find better instructors!!”
“Great place to learn for adults and kids alike! Highly recommend for those with no BJJ experience, or with years on the mats. The coaches and fellow students are extremely welcoming and everyone's ego is checked at the door. Everyone is there to learn and be safe doing so. Regardless of your background of physical abilities, it's worth giving it a try!”
“Wander has built a fantastic academy for adults and kids. Great energy and the coaches know what they are doing. Highly recommend”
“We started a few months ago with our 8 year old girl and she is loving it! The staff and teachers are amazing. They really work with the kids and also have a lot of fun. Everyone is treated like family. We Highly recommend wander Braga!”
“This place does a great job with kids. We currently have our 4 year old enrolled and its going well. The community of people is great as also. I recommend.”
“I have had the privilege to train with and learn from Wander. He is amazing at breaking things down, and teaching it at whatever level you are at. I am most impressed by how patient and accommodating he is with my 3 young daughters. They are 7, 9 and 12 and have very different skill and understanding levels, and he effortlessly instructed them with enthusiasm. 110% recommend training with him and having your kids train with him.”
“If you are thinking about starting your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey, Wander Braga BJJ is the place to go!!!! They are incredibly welcoming and very family-oriented. From beginner to advanced, kids or adults, there is a class for you. Wander Braga is a world-class teacher and will help you walk through your Jiu-Jitsu journey! I highly recommend it!”
“I highly recommend Wander Braga! They are very attentive to the kids as well, working with those who may need extra support in learning daily skills to perform well.”
“Our 8 year old has been going to Wander Braga twice a week since the beginning of 2025. Wander and all the instructors have been incredible. The community they have built there is so wonderful and welcoming.”
Every kids class in Cornelius is age-grouped and led by a coach, so your child learns real skills alongside kids their own size — safely, and at a pace that suits them. Jiu-jitsu gives children a kind of confidence that follows them into the classroom and the playground: they learn how to handle themselves without ever looking for a fight.
They also burn an enormous amount of energy along the way. No experience is needed, and the first class is always free.
Ages 4–6A playful introduction to jiu-jitsu. Kids build coordination, confidence and respect through guided play.
Ages 7–9Where real jiu-jitsu begins. Kids learn to control positions, escape safely and build confidence from day one.
Ages 10–13A full technical curriculum with belt progression, live rolling and an optional competition team.
Competition Team and Private Lessons available for kids ready for the next step.
Ask about private lessonsEvery kids class is led by a coach trained to work with children — never a drop-in or a senior student.
6th Degree Black Belt · 40+ Years
Professor Wander leads the kids program in Cornelius alongside his coaching team, from a child's first day on the mat through the competition team — with a curriculum built around confidence, respect and real anti-bullying skills.
Good jiu-jitsu takes time, and children learn it differently to adults. Our kids curriculum was built step by step so every child has something they can do well from their very first class.
Learn → Refine → Apply
Kids train with children their own size and age, never mixed in with adults.
Your child learns to defend themselves calmly and confidently, and to walk away when they can.
The poise kids build on the mat shows up at school, in class, and with friends.
Bowing in, listening, waiting their turn — structure kids actually enjoy.
Mats sanitised daily, strict hygiene and safety rules, coaches watching every roll.
Kids come for jiu-jitsu and stay for the friends they make here.
Wander Braga Jiu-Jitsu is a family academy first. Our kids program is structured, supervised and genuinely fun, so children keep coming back — and parents can see the difference in their focus, their manners and their confidence within a few weeks.
Book a Free Trial ClassReal moments from our kids classes.
Pick a class time that fits your week. It takes about a minute and there's nothing to pay.
Arrive ten minutes early and wear comfortable clothes. We provide everything else your child needs.
No pressure on day one. If they love it, we'll talk about what comes next.
We're the kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu home for families across Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Mooresville and the Lake Norman area. Tell us your child's age and we'll point you to the right class — the first one is free, with nothing to buy.
Fill out the quick form at the top of the page and we'll reach out to schedule your child's free trial class.
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