Welcome to Barker Cypress, TX premier Karate and Martial Arts studio, where passion meets discipline! Located in the heart of Barker Cypress, TX, our studio proudly offers comprehensive programs for both kids and adults, specializing in a diverse range of disciplines including karate, krav maga, kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, and taekwondo.
Whether you’re looking to build confidence and self-defense skills or to improve physical fitness and mental focus, our experienced instructors are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members in Spring Branch & Westchase. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals. We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels.
Why Choose Active Jiu Jitsu?
At Active Jiu Jitsu, we’re dedicated to changing lives through martial arts, education, and coaching. Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. Our passion for martial arts goes beyond self-defense; we strive to empower our students of all ages with mental resilience, physical strength, and a profound sense of community.
Programs for All Ages and Skill Levels
We offer a variety of classes tailored to different age groups and experience levels:
- Preschool Martial Arts: The perfect blend of gross motor skill building and fun! Our preschool martial arts program gives your little one the tools to surpass their development expectations.
- Kids Martial Arts: The perfect blend of self defense and tradition. Our kids martial arts program gives your child with tools to protect themselves, and equips them with skills to have an unfair advantage in school. Parents love our Kids Brazilian Jiujitsu program in Spring Branch & Westchase, because it's the perfect blend of self defense, personal development and character enrichment.
- Self-Defense Program: Our self-defense program is for the student who have no experience in martial arts and for those interested in learning how to defend themselves from a possible aggressor.
- Intermediate Class: The intermediate class is the largest class, with students from all levels attending. Due to the nature of this class, we try to pair more experienced students with those with less experience.
- Advanced Class: The advanced class is designed for students who are blue belts or higher. However, white belts who feel comfortable with the pace of this class may participate, as we have created a comprehensive teaching method for all levels.
- Private Lessons: The private lesson is an exclusive product. During a private class you will receive one hour of undivided attention from the instructor who will assist in improving your Jiu Jitsu.
- No Gi Class: It's time to LEVEL UP your workout! The No Gi class focuses on falls, leg braces, and guillotines. It is very popular among No Gi fans, MMA fighters, and those who want to learn more advanced self-defense.
Benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Kids
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an excellent approach to teach your children important life values such as making friends, staying active, and being healthy. But as parents, it is natural to feel skeptical of what you get your children to spend their time doing. With that, the question begs to be answered: Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) for kids?
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The short answer is a resounding YES!
Kids will reap countless physical and mental health benefits by training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, known among practitioners as "the gentle art," kids will reap numerous physical and mental health benefits.
Here are just a few of the many benefits of enrolling your child in a BJJ class.
- Great Neuro-muscular Connection and Coordination
Various sequences commonly execute techniques in BJJ. Your kids will learn to develop fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and coordination while practicing "the gentle art." Their BJJ training will push them to repeat these procedures to transfer them to muscle memory. Consequently, children will get better body control and develop to be more precise in their movements.
- Self-Defense and Promotes Anti-Bullying
Bullying is a terrible reality that is all too often. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu trains kids to channel their energy into an art that allows them to defend themselves and safely manage their opponents. BJJ is important because it teaches kids that physical aggression should only get used as a last resort. That is when they are assaulted and have no other option.
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- Self-Confidence
Kids gain confidence in their skills by completing difficult physical undertakings such as their first cartwheel or arm bar. Whether it is a simple or major accomplishment, their confidence builds with each triumph. Furthermore, BJJ is a fun recreational activity that allows your kids to interact with other children, allowing them to develop trust and form stronger ties with other people.
- Cognitive and Kinetic Development
Giving young kids the opportunity to develop their strength at a young age will preserve it for a longer period as they grow older. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu also aids in the development of your child's cognitive strength and problem-solving ability. Ultimately, kids will grow to foster this mental fortitude, which they can apply to any aspect of life.
- Respect and Discipline for Self and Peers
BJJ is a dynamic, thrilling, and fun sport that rewards kids for their efforts. This development of respect is critical because early success breeds future success. Children will gain an intuitive awareness of how practice leads to success by experiencing the effects of their efforts. Ultimately, BJJ allows children to train and develop self-discipline on a scale that they can understand.
Why Every Kid Should Try Jiu-Jitsu!
What to Expect in Your First Class
Make sure you wear comfortable clothes you can do sport in! Not really suitable to practice kicks in a skirt.😳Be sure to bring a water bottle to your martial arts classes. You will find Active Jiu Jitsu in Spring Branch & Westchase have martial arts classes for kids and adults that are a great workout and lots of fun! Most students are grinning from ear to ear by the end of the class.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be fit to start?
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No, not at all! We find that people start at varying fitness levels. But, you will find that you do get fit by doing our Spring Branch & Westchase martial arts classes. Isn’t that the point though?
How long does it take to get a black belt?
Truthfully, the journey to black belt is an individual one. Everyone can progress at a different pace. There is no judgement on students for how long it does take. What we can tell you, is that it is SO WORTHWHILE!
I am the most uncoordinated person ever. Will I be able to learn martial arts?
Not at all. In fact, many students starting in our adult martial arts classes would describe themselves like that before they started. So you will fit right in!Give yourself some time, and you will be astounded at how much you improve! You’ll find that our very experienced martial arts instructors, are trained to keep their teaching simple. So even the most uncoordinated person will develop ‘ninja-like’ skills!
Special Offers
Give your child a powerful holiday gift that will last all year long: Enroll in a new student membership and enjoy 50% off the first month! It’s the perfect way to boost confidence, build discipline, and kick off their martial arts journey with big savings.
Get 50% off your first month when you purchase a new student membership!
Take advantage of our limited time offer, the fastest way is to fill in the form. We do only have a certain amount of space in our martial arts training area.
Testimonials
- "Our son loves his classes with Professor Rose!"
- "Professor Dentinho and professor Rose are exceptional. Very professional."
- "Great Professor, Amazing Team, Clean and Professional (and Fun!) Environment."
- "Great instructor and great students."
- "Coach Troy is truly phenomenal! My son’s first day was Tuesday, and before the class was even over, he let me know he wanted to come back! Thank you so much Coach Troy for making my son feel welcome and excited for this new mixed martial arts journey!"