Kids Jiu Jitsu in Miramar Beach | Ages 6–8 Wrestle Up, Leg Drag & Competition Prep

Knocking your partner over is only the start. In this kids class for ages 6–8 at Coastal Jiu Jitsu in Miramar Beach, the children practice establishing their guard, knocking a partner over, and coming up on top with the leg drag, as some of them get ready for upcoming competitions.

If your child is shy or lacks confidence, this class shows how we build it: the children pick warm-ups, try things in front of others, and learn they can be dominant.

Inside this class

The children take turns picking warm-up movements, and the coach points out that they choose dynamic, explosive moves along with important ones. After bringing their heart rates down, they hear about local competition opportunities.

The lesson builds on the guard phases and four points of control, then putting the partner's hands or hips to the mat. They fight the feet and hands off, and wrestle up when a partner sits up. Then they drill the full sequence: establish the guard, knock the partner over, come up, underhook, knee slide, mount. The leg drag comes next: knees, then hips, hand on the hip, and come to the top. The coach finishes by explaining why we protect our wrists without thinking but forget to protect against legs crossing the shoulder.

Video timestamps

00:22 Children pick dynamic warm-ups
03:14 Bringing the heart rate down
06:20 Opportunities to compete
08:22 Guard phases and four points of control
11:58 Fight the feet and hands off
14:22 Wrestling up when they sit up
18:02 Establish, knock over, come up, mount
20:07 Leg drag: knees, then hips
24:03 Always come to the top
29:32 Hip comes down, knee slides across
32:23 Hand on the hip, not the wrist
36:02 Protecting the wrist vs. the shoulder

Key technical concepts

Always come to the top. After knocking a partner over, the children come up to a strong position.

Build step by step. Each part of the sequence builds on the last.

Protect yourself. The children learn to keep themselves safe, not just to attack.

Why this work matters

Picking warm-ups, trying things in front of others and getting ready to compete help children build confidence. 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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