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Jiu Jitsu in Thornbury, Melbourne

Young Adults Jiu Jitsu

Ages 16 to 17 · adult classes · partnered with other teens

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Students practising jiu jitsu with training partners at the Thornbury dojo

Young Adults is our name for 16 and 17 year olds, who train in our 90-minute adult classes and learn the full adult curriculum. They aren't just thrown in with adults, though. Teens are usually partnered with other teenagers of a similar age and the same gender, and only rarely with an adult.

So your teen gets the real adult syllabus and belt system, while still training with people their own age.

What Young Adults learn

  • The complete adult self defence syllabus: strikes, escapes, joint locks, throws, restraints and ground skills.
  • Full knife defence, as part of our regular training.
  • The full adult weapons curriculum, including Bo staff and sword.
  • Awareness and avoidance for situations older teens actually face: parties, public transport and getting home safely.

A real path to black belt

Everyone 16 and over grades on the adult belt system, so teens are working towards a full adult black belt, which can be awarded from 18.

When classes run

There are no special teen-only classes. Teens can come to any adult Japanese Jiu Jitsu class, morning, evening or Saturday, which makes it easy to fit training around school, sport and part-time work.

Monday


7:15pm
Tuesday
9:30am

7:15pm
Wednesday


7:15pm
Thursday
9:30am

7:15pm
Saturday

12:45pm

For parents

  • Training partners their own age: usually other teens of the same gender.
  • Watch any time: parents are welcome in the viewing area.
  • Checked instructors: our instructors hold Working With Children Checks, as required by law.
  • Beginner friendly: no experience or fitness needed to start.

Younger teens train in Junior Adults (11 to 15).

Common questions

Can a 16 year old train in adult jiu jitsu classes?

Yes. From 16, teens train in our adult classes and learn the full adult curriculum, usually partnered with other teenagers of a similar age and the same gender.

Will my teen be training with adults?

Only rarely. In the adult classes, teens are usually partnered with other teens of their own age and gender.

Can teenagers get a black belt?

Yes. Everyone 16 and over grades on the adult belt system, working towards a full adult black belt, which can be awarded from 18.

How much is the trial?

4 free classes plus a free uniform.

Book Your Free Trial

At times it can be very difficult to get people on the phone, so we've found this to be the easiest way: simply fill in this short form, choose your preferred day and time, then send it off.

We will book you in and send you an email. If you need to change it, simply reply to the email or call.

Then when you arrive we can chat face to face and answer any questions you may have.

It could not be easier, see you soon.

  • Japanese Jiu Jitsu (16+): 4 free classes plus a free uniform.

Prefer to talk? Call us on 03 9495 1929.

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  • Phone03 9495 1929
  • Address272 Dundas St, Thornbury VIC 3071