Kids Jiu Jitsu in Miramar Beach | Ages 9–13 Rules of Engagement, Takedowns & Triangles

Knowing when not to fight is the first skill. In this kids class for ages 9–13 at Coastal Jiu Jitsu in Miramar Beach, the students review the Rules of Engagement, then work snap downs, single legs and arm drags, and finish with triangles from closed guard.

If your child is being bullied and you want them to have a clear plan, this class shows how we teach it.

Inside this class

Class opens with the Rules of Engagement. If someone isn't touching you, you can walk away. The coach also explains why just defending yourself can still make you look like the bully if nobody else saw it, which is why control matters more than striking.

On the feet, the students sprawl to the back or guillotine, keep the elbow on the knee like a pillar during snap downs, and follow a simple chain: if you don't get the back, get the leg. Push, push, pull, single leg, and arm drag if they grab your hand. They review the body lock and the main guards, then work the triangle from closed guard: pinch the knees, clamp, step on the hip, free the leg, and don't rush. Class ends with a word on discipline and preparation.

Video timestamps

00:01 Rules of Engagement
03:00 Why control matters
05:59 Sprawl to the back or guillotine
08:51 Elbow on the knee: a pillar
11:18 Don't get the back? Get the leg
18:03 Push, push, pull, single leg
21:21 Body lock
23:39 Guards overview
29:57 Pinch the knees
32:04 Triangle from closed guard
38:47 Rear triangle preview
42:14 Drilling reps
51:23 Discipline and preparation

Key technical concepts

Walk away when you can. The first skill is knowing when not to fight.

Control over striking. Holding someone in control is safer than hitting them.

Have a simple plan. If one thing doesn't work, try the next option.

Why this work matters

Older children learn to think clearly in tough moments and to use control instead of aggression. 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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