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Martial Arts for Kids: Li’l Ones BJJ

Solarte’s Li’l Ones program offers martial arts for kids age 4-8* every Tuesday and Wednesday 3:30–4pm. For children younger than 4, the animal walks at the end of class (about 3:55pm) and Open Play time afterwards from 4–4:20pm is FREE. *Depending on attention span, level of interest and size, the instructor may recommend children age Read more about Martial Arts for Kids: Li’l Ones BJJ[…]

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A Family-Friendly Gym for BJJ Training!

Solarte BJJ is a family-friendly gym! Our classes for young children (Li’l Ones) and youth encourage parents and grandparents to get on the mats to help out. You don’t have to know jiu jitsu or be physically fit to be a positive influence for the children in class. Parents who are actively training jiu jitsu Read more about A Family-Friendly Gym for BJJ Training![…]

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Sequim Kids Martial Arts Training at Solarte BJJ

(Updated 10/20/24) Solarte Brazilian Jiu-jitsu provides Sequim kids martial arts training because we recognize the importance of “rough and tumble play” for childhood development. Through this type of full contact play, kids learn what is too much and too little. Children need to learn this early to develop impulse control and empathy. We offer these Read more about Sequim Kids Martial Arts Training at Solarte BJJ[…]

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Congrats to Our Kids BJJ Students Who Have Leveled Up!

Every fall and spring, the kids BJJ students who are age 8 or older can get an evaluation. For youth who opt in, they’re eligible to receive stripes and/or a belt promotion. We’ve just wrapped up evaluations for this fall. Congratulations to all of our youth students who received stripes and belt promotions! Quite a Read more about Congrats to Our Kids BJJ Students Who Have Leveled Up![…]

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Play-Based Learning for Kids Martial Arts

At Solarte Brazilian Jiu-jitsu kids of all ages develop confidence and important skills that will last a lifetime. The training is challenging, but VERY fun. A supportive, friendly environment inspires children to work hard and help each other get better. BJJ is also a great way to get them away from electronic devices and into Read more about Play-Based Learning for Kids Martial Arts[…]

BJJ Skills Development Training at Solarte

Every Saturday morning at 10:30am, we have BJJ Skills Development Training. [NOTE: We now have another session on Monday evenings at 6:30pm.] But what is BJJ Skills Development? It’s an opportunity to work on whatever you want at the pace you want! There’s always an instructor on hand to direct even the newest of newbies. Read more about BJJ Skills Development Training at Solarte[…]

Solarte BJJ Martial Arts for Kids in Sequim, WA

Solarte’s Martial Arts for Kids in Sequim: What makes this program so exceptional?

Seriously fun martial arts for kids in Sequim The other day, one of our youth students was participating in the adult class.* 11-year-old Aidan was working with an adult on a control method. Unprompted, Aidan noticed: “You can go for the arm bar because his score is only one. His structure and posture are broken!” Read more about Solarte’s Martial Arts for Kids in Sequim: What makes this program so exceptional?[…]

Alex at The Revolution Grappling Tournament, July 2018

Solarte BJJ in Sequim 2018 Summer News

We’ve had a good summer at Solarte BJJ in Sequim! As expected, summertime in the Pacific Northwest means that everyone is spending as much time outside as possible before it’s back to rain and gray. Nevertheless, we’ve been surprised to see both kids and adults coming in to train despite the beautiful weather. Below are Read more about Solarte BJJ in Sequim 2018 Summer News[…]

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Solarte BJJ’s Youth Brazilian Jiu-jitsu program in Sequim

Solarte BJJ’s premier Youth Brazilian Jiu-jitsu program in Sequim offers high quality instruction from an experienced teacher who genuinely cares about your child’s progress. Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-5pm with a convenient location at 1600 Carlsborg Road. Our competitive pricing works for any family’s budget! The program is geared toward children ages Read more about Solarte BJJ’s Youth Brazilian Jiu-jitsu program in Sequim[…]