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Children's Grappling in Brooklyn

Children's Grappling Program in Brooklyn, NY

Grappling may be the single best martial art for a child's body awareness. Kids learn to move, balance, control and escape — practical skills that build real confidence without teaching them to hit first. Everything is drilled at a controlled pace with close supervision.

Children drilling grappling technique on blue mats with a coach supervising at TD Athletics

Who it's for

Is Children's Grappling right for you?

  • Children who are brand new to martial arts
  • Kids who want to wrestle or learn jiu-jitsu style grappling
  • Children building strength, coordination and discipline
  • Young athletes cross-training from other sports

Your first visit

What beginners should expect

First classes focus on movement, safety and the basics of position. No experience needed, and parents are welcome to watch from the side.

  • 01Warm-up and movement games
  • 02Takedown and position basics
  • 03Supervised partner drilling
  • 04Cool-down and class discipline

Benefits

What Children's Grappling builds

Body control

Balance, coordination and athleticism that transfer to every other sport.

Non-striking self-defense

Kids learn to control a situation without throwing a punch.

Composure

Staying calm while under pressure is a skill children carry well beyond the mat.

Respect and teamwork

Every technique needs a partner, which teaches care for the people you train with.

Class information

Training Children's Grappling in Brooklyn

TD Athletics Inc. trains at 713 Snediker Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11207, serving students from East New York, Brownsville, Cypress Hills, New Lots and the surrounding neighborhoods. Classes run in the evening — check the weekly schedule for current times, or call 347-409-7031 and the team will point you to the right class.

Instructors

Instructor profiles for this program are being added. Rather than publish anything unverified, we'll list coaching credentials here as TD Athletics confirms them.

Meet the coaches

FAQ

Children's Grappling questions

Is grappling safe for children?

Classes are supervised and drilled at a controlled pace, with safety and respect taught from the first session.

What does my child need to bring?

Athletic clothing without zippers or pockets, and water. Call the academy for anything specific before the first visit.

Can my child do both grappling and kickboxing?

Many kids train across programs. The team will advise what makes sense based on your child's age and schedule.

Start here

Your journey starts here.

Tell TD Athletics what you're interested in and the team will help you find the right place to begin children's grappling training in Brooklyn.

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