At Jorge Pereira Jiu Jitsu Academy, we combine tradition, discipline, and fun to shape confident and resilient young students. Under the guidance of Master Jorge Pereira, 8th Degree Coral Belt under Rickson Gracie, our Kids Program follows the authentic principles of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu adapted for children.
In our safe, structured, and encouraging environment, every child — from beginners to advanced — receives personalized guidance to develop focus, respect, coordination, and self-defense skills. Here, your child learns much more than techniques — they build character, confidence, and lifelong habits.
Directly under Rickson Gracie, Master Jorge Pereira represents the true roots of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.
Proven Experience
Over 45 years of teaching, competing, and forming champions around the world.
Family Culture
A welcoming, respectful environment where everyone trains together and grows stronger as one.
Safe training
Emphasize safety, supervision, and age-appropriate instruction for children.
Gain Fitness
Focus on fun movement, coordination, strength, and confidence for kids.
Improved Real-Life
Highlight confidence, discipline, focus, and positive behavior at school/home.
Train with Purpose
At Jorge Pereira Jiu Jitsu Academy, our Kids Program is carefully crafted to help children grow with confidence, discipline, and joy. Each class blends the traditional fundamentals of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu with age-appropriate drills, ensuring safe learning, steady progress, and lots of fun along the way.
Learning doesn’t only happen in class. We have internal and external tournaments as part of each child’s learning journey.
Technical Precision
Kids learn real Gracie Jiu-Jitsu techniques in a structured and easy-to-understand format. Through guided instruction, they develop balance, coordination, self-defense skills, and proper movement — always with safety as the top priority.
Physical & Mental Strength
More than exercise, Jiu-Jitsu builds character. Children improve focus, discipline, self-control, and resilience while gaining confidence both on and off the mats. Every class helps them become stronger, more prepared, and more self-assured.
Our Jiu-Jitsu Kids program teaches children essential self-defense skills through fun, engaging, and age-appropriate training. We offer dedicated classes for boys, girls, and mixed groups.
One-on-one private lessons designed specifically for children. These personalized sessions help young students improve faster, refine techniques, and build confidence with focused attention from our instructors.
A high-energy workout combining striking, movement, and endurance. Perfect for anyone looking to improve conditioning, learn self-defense, and release stress.
Kids graduate every 4 months through our structured belt system.
Structured Progression
Our belt system follows a clear and organized progression, allowing students to advance step by step with solid technical understanding, confidence, and consistency in their training.
Motivation & Recognition
Graduations reward dedication, discipline, and improvement, keeping students motivated while recognizing their effort, growth, and commitment to Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Schedule
Our class schedule is designed to fit your lifestyle, offering multiple training times throughout the week. Whether you prefer morning or evening classes, you’ll find the flexibility you need to stay consistent and progress on the mats.
An 8th Degree Coral Belt under Rickson Gracie, Master Jorge Pereira is a true pioneer of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, known for his legacy, leadership, and lifelong dedication to the art.
Gracie Lineage
Direct black belt under Rickson Gracie, representing the pure roots of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.
Proven Experience
Over 45 years teaching, competing, and forming champions worldwide.
Vale Tudo Legacy
One of the defenders of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the historic Vale Tudo era.
Global Influence
Respected master who continues to inspire students across Brazil and the U.S.
Reviews from Members
Real stories from our students.
Marcelo F.
I'm 50 years old and my daughter is 8 years old, we both trained at Jorge Pereira's academy, I graduated to purple belt and my daughter went to gray belt, we are grateful to master Jorge Pereira for our evolution in jiujitsu with incredible differences, we recommend him to families!!
John P
OLD SCHOOL is the best school! Master Jorge Pereira is a wealth of knowledge and a pillar of BJJ - classes are small and very hands on putting emphasis on self defense and traditional Bjj. The school is open to all experience levels and ages and conveniently located in the heart of SOBE.
Marcelo F.