Kids Jiu Jitsu in Miramar Beach | Ages 6–8 Americana & Finishing From Mount

Holding a partner down is one skill. Finishing calmly and with control is another. In this kids class for ages 6–8 at Coastal Jiu Jitsu in Miramar Beach, the children work on the Americana and finishing from mount after a month of getting good at pinning.

If your child quits when things get hard, this class shows the other side of that: they try, miss, get a correction, and go again.

Inside this class

Class starts with animal movements: snake crawls, crab walks, gorilla runs, giraffe walks, cartwheels, roundoffs and shots. During stretching the children recite the Five Rules of Engagement.

The lesson is pinning the arm for the Americana with straight arms and hips, keeping the chest heavy and head with head, then a tripod pass with three posts and a choke finish with a gable grip. Rounds follow from mount and back mount, with coaching on matching pressure to a smaller partner. Class closes with a reminder that the more they fail, the more adjustments they make and the better they get.

Video timestamps

00:13 Animal movements
03:00 Cartwheels and roundoffs
05:06 Shots: heel, toe, knee
09:45 Five Rules of Engagement
12:31 This month: finishing submissions
13:32 Pinning the arm for the Americana
17:35 Chest first, then head
22:38 Hands together, head together
27:35 Tripod pass: three posts
30:14 Finishing with a gable grip
38:05 Super focus on the edge: rounds
39:59 Rounds from mount and back mount
45:20 Matching pressure to a smaller partner
47:32 Failing, adjusting and getting better

Key technical concepts

Position before submission. The children learn to hold a good position first, then look for the finish.

Control, not crushing. A bigger child learns to match pressure to a smaller partner and still win with technique.

Missing is part of learning. Every miss is information for the next try.

Why this work matters

Children at this age are learning that not getting something right away isn't failing for good. They try, get a correction, and go again. 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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