Dominion BJJ · Manassas, Virginia
Build confidence. Learn real skills. Have fun doing it.
Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Manassas gives children a positive place to build focus, fitness, practical self-defense skills, and friendships—one class at a time.
Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in Manassas, VA
At Dominion BJJ, kids learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu through structured classes that balance technical skill, teamwork, and encouragement. Beginners are welcome, and every child progresses at a pace that feels challenging and achievable.
01 · Movement
Fitness & coordination
Age-appropriate drills help children improve balance, body awareness, coordination, and healthy habits they can carry into sports and everyday life.
02 · Focus
Discipline & problem-solving
BJJ encourages kids to listen, adapt, and think through changing situations with patience and purpose.
03 · Confidence
Practical self-defense
Children learn how to use position, leverage, and calm decision-making rather than size or strength alone.
A supportive place to grow
Our kids classes pair clear instruction with hands-on practice, helping students develop resilience, respectful training habits, and strong friendships. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is practiced without striking, so kids can safely test what they are learning with training partners.
Instructor Michelle Welti brings competitive experience and a child-centered coaching approach to help both new students and experienced young grapplers keep progressing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu good for kids?
Yes. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches kids to use position, leverage and calm decision-making instead of size or strength alone, and because it is practiced without striking, children can safely test what they learn with training partners. Kids BJJ classes at Dominion BJJ in Manassas balance technical skill, teamwork and encouragement, and beginners are welcome.
What ages are the kids classes for?
Kids classes at Dominion BJJ are grouped by school grade: Kindergarten to 1st Grade, 2nd to 4th Grade, and 5th to 8th Grade. Grouping by grade keeps instruction age-appropriate, so each child trains alongside kids of a similar age. Dominion BJJ offers both Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kids Muay Thai, with each group's schedule on the Calendar page.
Who teaches the kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes?
Michelle Welti teaches the kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes at Dominion BJJ. She is a second-degree black belt who has trained since 2007, was the IBJJF's number-one-ranked female blue belt in the world in 2014, and won silver at the 2023 IBJJF Pan Championships at black belt. She brings that competitive experience to a kids program built on encouragement and teamwork.
Does my child need experience, and what should they wear?
No experience is needed. The first kids class at Dominion BJJ is designed to feel approachable, and beginners are welcome. For clothing, comfortable athletic clothes are a great start, and trial students can borrow a loaner uniform for their first classes. We will help with the rest.
How can my child try a class?
Start with the 30-day free trial, which begins with your child's first class at Dominion BJJ in Manassas, VA. Pick a kids class time on the Calendar page, bring your child in comfortable athletic clothes, and we will take it from there, including a loaner uniform. The trial gives your family time to see if the program fits.
Ready to see your child thrive?
Join a welcoming kids martial arts community in Manassas and start your 30-day free trial.
