Kids & Teens

Youth Lab

Grow. Build. Conquer.

A dynamic kids’ program designed to teach the fundamentals of martial arts in a fun, supportive environment — building discipline, confidence and physical fitness while introducing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai and other combat sports.

Programs

Built For Kids

Five programmes, 24 sessions a week between them, and every one of them assumes a child who has never done this before. Most families start with one and add a second once it is clear which one their kid actually looks forward to.

More than martial arts

What Your Child Gains

Confidence

With every skill learned and goal reached, kids build real self-esteem in and out of the gym.

Discipline & Focus

Following instruction, sticking to a routine, and working toward goals — on the mat and at school.

Fitness

A full-body workout that develops coordination, balance, strength and agility.

Respect

Respect for coaches, partners and themselves — the foundation of every class.

Youth martial arts at Xtreme Couture Toronto

The question every parent asks first

Most Of It Is Grappling, Not Hitting

Of the 24 youth sessions we run each week, 11 are Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and another 3 are wrestling. Those are control sports. They are about leverage, balance and position, and no strikes are thrown in them at all.

Boxing accounts for 5 sessions, Muay Thai 3 and Judo 2. So a child can train here several times a week and never do any striking, or mix all five — plenty of families do exactly that, because at this age nobody knows yet which one will stick.

What it is actually for

The Part That Follows Them Home

Nobody enrols a seven-year-old because they want them to fight. Here is what the mats are genuinely good at.

01

Losing without it being a disaster

A child will get their position taken dozens of times in an hour, reset, and go again. Very few things at that age offer that much low-stakes practice at being beaten and carrying on.

02

Knowing what their body is doing

Grappling is a constant negotiation with balance, weight and grip. Kids who train it tend to become noticeably less clumsy, which is not the reason parents sign up but is usually the first thing they notice.

03

Being calm about contact

Children who are used to being held, moved and controlled on a mat are markedly less rattled by it in a playground. Confidence here is a by-product of familiarity, not of being told to feel confident.

04

Turning up when they do not feel like it

Classes run seven days a week, which means there is no single session to miss and no season to fall out of. Consistency gets easier when the mat is always there.

Weekly classes

Youth Schedule

Monday
5pmKids Wrestling
5pmKids BJJ No-Gi
5pmKids Boxing
6pmKids BJJ No-Gi
Tuesday
5pmKids Muay Thai
5pmKids Wrestling
5pmKids BJJ GiComp
6pmKids BJJ Gi
Wednesday
5pmKids Muay Thai
5pmKids Boxing + S&C
5pmKids BJJ No-Gi
6pmKids BJJ No-Gi
Thursday
4pmKids Judo
5pmKids Boxing
5pmKids BJJ GiComp
6pmKids BJJ-Gi
Friday
5pmKids Wrestling
5pmKids Muay Thai
6pmKids BJJ No-Gi
Saturday
10amKids BJJ-Gi
11amKids BJJ No-Gi
12pmKids Boxing
Sunday
11amKids Boxing
11amKids Judo

Parent questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What age can my child start?

We group Kids classes by age and experience across BJJ, Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling and Judo — reach out and we’ll recommend the right class for your child.

Does my child need experience?

No — every Kids program is built for complete beginners, with coaches trained to teach fundamentals safely and patiently.

Can my child try more than one discipline?

Absolutely, many families mix BJJ, boxing, wrestling and Judo across the week — it’s a great way to find what your child loves most.

Is there a competition track?

Yes — Kids BJJ and Kids BJJ Gi both run a competition stream for young grapplers who want to compete.

What should my child wear?

Comfortable athletic clothing for most classes; ask us about gi rentals for Kids BJJ Gi.

Your first week is on us

Come Train With Us

Claim your free 4-day pass — full access to everything under our roof: MMA, group fitness, and the gym floor. No experience required, all levels welcome.

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