Kids Jiu Jitsu in Miramar Beach | Ages 6–8 Arm Lock From Mount & Minimal Force

Getting a submission doesn't mean hurting someone. In this kids class for ages 6–8 at Coastal Jiu Jitsu in Miramar Beach, the children work on the arm lock from mount and the head-and-arm choke, with a constant focus on control and minimal force.

If you want your child to be able to protect themselves without becoming aggressive, this class is a good example of how we teach both.

Inside this class

We review the arm lock from mount and the head-and-arm finish: hands together, shoulder into the wrist. The children ask good questions, like what happens if the partner slips the arm out, and learn what to do next, including choosing to take the back.

We cover the pinky grip, keeping the head in the right place, pinching the knees, and not switching sides when you already have the arm. On the Americana and head-and-arm, they outrigger their feet so a bigger partner can't roll them. The coach ends with an important point: in class we want more submissions, but we never need to extend an arm lock. Control is the goal.

Video timestamps

00:18 Review: arm lock from mount
02:37 Shoulder into the wrist
04:52 What if they slip the arm out?
07:30 The pinky grip
09:52 Choosing to take the back
12:32 Head position
15:06 Pinching the knees
17:29 Don't switch when you have it
25:10 Head and arm
27:27 Outrigger the feet vs. a bigger partner
37:41 More submissions, minimal force

Key technical concepts

Control is the goal. Submissions are practiced with control and minimal force.

Ask 'what if.' The children learn what to do when a partner escapes, including taking the back.

Stay balanced. A wide, stable base keeps a bigger partner from rolling you.

Why this work matters

We want children who can protect themselves without becoming aggressive. This class teaches both. Every child is coached at their own level, and partners learn to keep each other safe.

Every kids class at Coastal Jiu Jitsu is built around our Five Rules of Engagement:
1. Avoid the fight at all costs.
2. If punched or kicked, defend yourself.
3. If called names, follow the three T steps: talk, tell, tackle.
4. Never punch or kick the bully—establish control and negotiate.
5. When applying submissions, use minimal force and negotiate.

New to Jiu Jitsu?

Your child doesn't need any experience to start. New children learn the basics first through drills and games, with coaching at every step. Classes are grouped by age, so children train with others at a similar stage, and partners are taught to look after each other.

Train with us

Coastal Jiu Jitsu is located in Miramar Beach, Florida, serving families from Destin, Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, 30A, Freeport, Inlet Beach, and surrounding Northwest Florida communities. Drop-ins are welcome in any class, whether you live here or are visiting the area.

Looking for an activity that helps your child build confidence, focus, and friendships? Contact us with your questions or book a first class.

Website: https://www.coastaljiujitsu.us
Phone: 850-866-2861
Address: 10859 Emerald Coast Pkwy W Unit 403, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Book a class: https://book.squareup.com/appointments/uuwnvg15zeylf9/location/LB8NT9SDM4ESA/services

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