Kids Jiu Jitsu in Miramar Beach | Ages 6–8 Mount, Head-and-Arm & Tapping Early

Knowing when to let go is as important as knowing how to hold on. In this kids class for ages 6–8 at Coastal Jiu Jitsu in Miramar Beach, the children work on mount, the underhook, and head-and-arm control, and on why we tap early and release right away when a partner taps.

If your child struggles to focus and listen, this class shows the structure we use: clear rules, short demonstrations, and a lot of patient repetition.

Inside this class

Warm-ups include broken eagles, bunny hops and snail scoots. During stretching, the coach talks through the Five Rules of Engagement and encourages the children to talk with their parents about them, since every family may see them a little differently.

We cover what to do when a partner taps and the overarching rule for chokes. Then we get to mount, take the underhook, and wrap the head and arm with Lego hands (no thumbs), keeping heads close for safety. The palm-down detail puts the shoulder into the top of the wrist. Rounds follow with "submission trumps everything," and class ends with breakfalls and a game.

Video timestamps

00:13 Warm-ups: broken eagles and bunny hops
02:31 Snail scoots
05:02 Talking with parents about the Five Rules
07:35 A plan of action with a bully
09:59 When your partner taps, let go
12:44 The overarching rule for chokes
15:00 Getting to mount and the underhook
17:36 Keep heads close for safety
20:15 Hands together, no thumbs
25:02 Palm down: shoulder into the top of the wrist
30:26 Tap early
35:06 Rounds: submission trumps everything
50:22 Breakfalls

Key technical concepts

Tap early, let go right away. Safety comes first, for yourself and your partner.

Get to a strong position. Mount is a place where a child can stay calm and in control.

Stay close and safe. Keeping heads close together protects both partners while they practice.

Why this work matters

Learning when to let go teaches children respect for their partner. Clear rules and patient repetition help them listen and focus. 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

Have you talked with your child about what they should do if someone picks on them?