Children’s Martial Arts Classes (Ages 5–11)
At Hutt City Jiu-Jitsu Academy we believe martial arts is about far more than just punches and kicks.
Our children’s classes are designed for all fitness levels and abilities, helping every child grow in confidence, discipline, awareness, and self-belief in a safe and supportive environment.
The main goal of our program is simple:
Build confident kids.
We help children develop the confidence and ability to take on challenges both on and off the mats — whether that’s standing up for themselves, working with others, speaking up, improving focus at school, or simply believing in their own abilities.
Our classes are:
High energy and engaging
Fun and structured
Fast-paced and interactive
Focused on teamwork, respect, and discipline
Children learn through a wide range of martial arts drills, games, and practical training including:
Self-defense fundamentals
Balance and coordination
Grappling and ground control
Safe takedowns and movement
Awareness and reaction training
Anti-bullying confidence skills
Fitness and agility development
We cover a multitude of martial arts disciplines, real-world scenarios, and awareness exercises while making sure the children stay active, motivated, and excited to train.
Every child progresses at their own pace, and our coaches focus on creating a positive environment where children can improve physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Suitable for beginners and experienced children alike.
Ages: 5–11 Years
Family-friendly environment
Structured curriculum and grading system
Based in Lower Hutt
Come and see why more parents are choosing Hutt City Jiu-Jitsu Academy for practical martial arts and self-defense training for children.
Teens Martial Arts & Self-Defense Classes (Ages 11–15)
At Hutt City Jiu-Jitsu Academy our teens program is designed for students who are ready to take their training to the next level.
This class increases the tempo, intensity, and technical development while continuing to build confidence, discipline, awareness, and real-world self-defense skills in a structured and controlled environment.
Our teens classes focus heavily on:
Grappling and positional control
Standing techniques and takedowns
Ground control and submissions
Self-defense awareness
Movement under pressure
Fitness, coordination, and conditioning
Confidence and mental resilience
Students learn how to control situations both standing and, on the ground, using practical martial arts concepts that are pressure-tested and easy to understand.
A strong emphasis is placed on:
Awareness • Control • Confidence • Self-Defense
The goal is not just teaching techniques — it is helping teenagers become more capable, disciplined, calm under pressure, and confident in themselves.
Training is high energy, engaging, and structured while still maintaining a positive team environment where students support and push each other to improve.
Wednesdays — 6:00 PM
Kelson School Hall
Ages 11–15
Suitable for beginners and experienced students alike.
Train with Hutt City Jiu-Jitsu Academy and develop practical martial arts skills for sport, fitness, confidence, self-defense.
Adult Self-Defense & Jiu-Jitsu Classes
At our adult classes are completely focused on practical self-defense techniques that are proven to work in real-world situations. Our art of Jiu-Jitsu is blended with other effective martial arts systems, we teach students how to stay safe, remain calm under pressure, and control difficult situations with confidence.
Our training combines:
Jiu-Jitsu
Grappling and ground control
Wrestling and takedowns
Striking fundamentals
Boxing combinations
Kicks, knees, and elbows
Positional control and submissions
Real-world self-defense scenarios
Classes are high energy, practical, and designed to prepare students for real-life encounter's
We drill different scenarios that could happen on the street, focusing on:
Awareness and prevention
Distance management
Escapes and control
Defending against aggression
Safe takedowns and positioning
Controlling an attacker while protecting yourself and others
A major focus of the system is learning how to neutralize and control an opponent safely while keeping yourself protected at all times.
Whether your goal is:
Self-defense
Fitness
Confidence
Stress relief
Learning a complete martial art
Improving your grappling and stand-up skills
Our classes are suitable for beginners and experienced students alike.
Training is structured, supportive, and pressure-tested, with a strong emphasis on practical application, movement, timing, and control.
Adult Classes
Tuesdays & Thursdays
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Kelson School Hall
Train With Your Child – Family Self-Defense Classes
At Hutt City Jiu-Jitsu Academy we believe family is one of the most important parts of martial arts training.
That’s why we created a fun and interactive class where parents and children can train together, learn practical self-defense, build confidence, and enjoy quality time in a positive environment.
Our Saturday family classes are designed to help both adults and children:
Learn basic self-defense skills
Improve fitness and coordination
Build confidence together
Develop teamwork and communication
Have fun while learning something practical
This is not just a martial arts class — it’s a chance to spend real time with your child, encourage each other, and create memories while staying active together.
Expect plenty of:
Fun drills and games
Grappling and movement exercises
Basic self-defense techniques
Fitness and coordination training
Lots of laughs along the way
No experience is needed and all fitness levels are welcome.
Train With Your Child
Saturdays — 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Kelson School Hall
Suitable for parents and children wanting to learn together in a safe, family-friendly environment.
Come and experience why families love training together at Hutt City Jiu-Jitsu Academy.
