Salem-Keizer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy KIDS

05/07/2026

Building self-defense skills, confidence, friendships, and learning how to work through challenges.

We’re excited for our girls to be starting their Jiu-Jitsu journey together!

Today was a special day for me. My 5 year old daughters, Avery and Piper, did their first Jiu-Jitsu class.

09/11/2025

We don’t post on Facebook very often these days, but we’re still here, busier than ever helping students learn and grow through Jiu-Jitsu!

Looking for a fun and engaging activity for your child this fall? Try our Jiu-Jitsu program! Our classes go beyond self-defense. They help kids develop discipline, confidence, and focus in a safe and supportive environment with experienced instructors.

✨ We offer once-a-week and twice-a-week programs.
✨ Options available on weekdays and Saturdays.
✨ Sign up for our trial and watch your child grow both on and off the mats!
✨ Schedule & Trial Offer: https://skbjj.com/kma/signup

Once you sign up, you’ll receive an email asking which class days you’re interested in. After that, we’ll schedule a 15-minute meet & greet and uniform fitting to get your child ready to go!

We can’t wait to meet our new students! In the meantime, please reach out with any questions at [email protected].

08/04/2022

Practicing osoto garis in the advanced 10-14 class! 🔥

11/06/2021

Professor James Puopolo is celebrating 10 years as a Black Belt under Professor Rafael Lovato Jr.!

09/26/2021

SKBJJ students have been working hard and having fun this cycle! 🥋😊

08/02/2021

These kids come ready to give their best every class!

We strive to teach kids the importance of working hard and pushing to improve every day.

We are so grateful to be able to help children becomes the best version of themselves through Jiu-Jitsu! 🥋👊

07/01/2021

W E
A R E
B A C K ! 🥳🥋

04/23/2020

One of our missions as an academy is to teach our students that the language we use influences our thoughts and actions.

Better Language = Better Mindset = Better Results

03/07/2020

We love seeing kids on the mats having fun learning Jiu-Jitsu instead of on the couch and in front of screens! 🤩

We believe in making sure kids are having a blast while they learn important Self-Defense techniques and get an awesome workout! 💪

02/11/2020

Never too young to start becoming confident & strong! 💪 🥋