A veces pensamos que competir se trata de ganar… 🥇
Pero después de tantos años trabajando con niños, yo he aprendido que las victorias más importantes no siempre vienen con una medalla. ❤️
Para mí, ganar es ver a un niño con miedo… y aun así salir a luchar.
Es verlo perder, sentir tristeza, quizá llorar… pero aprender a aceptar esa derrota con respeto y regresar a entrenar.
Es verlo ganar y enseñarle que una victoria nunca le da derecho a humillar a su oponente.
Es ver a un niño que no ganó poder abrazar y celebrar a su compañero que sí lo hizo. 🥹❤️
Es verlos cansados en clase y aun así intentarlo una vez más.
Es verlos aprender a escuchar, a ser disciplinados, comprometidos y coacheables.
Porque algún día las medallas van a terminar guardadas en una caja…
pero el carácter que estamos formando en estos niños se irá con ellos para toda la vida. 🥋❤️
Que aprendan a manejar el miedo.
La presión.
La tristeza.
La frustración.
La victoria y también la derrota.
Las medallas son un plus. 🏅
Pero si un niño aprende todo esto gracias a la competencia…
para nosotros, ya es un verdadero campeón. ❤️
No estamos preparando niños solamente para ganar peleas.
Estamos preparando niños para enfrentar la vida. 🥋❤️
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We are a Jiu-Jitsu academy founded by Professors Emma, Mike Martinez . Our passion is helping our students set and achieve their goals.
Whether your goal is high level competition or training for fun or health, we will strive to meet your needs!
08/28/2026
🥋 Competition Is More Than Medals 🏅
Competition is not always about the title or the medal. To us, the real wins are much bigger than that.
The real win is seeing a child handle a loss with honor and a victory with respect. ❤️
It’s watching them learn to handle the stress, the nerves, and the fear of stepping out there.
It’s seeing them feel sad when things don’t go their way, but still be able to smile and be genuinely happy for a teammate who won. 🙌🏽
It’s watching kids show up to class, work hard, stay committed, listen to their coaches, and be coachable—even when training gets difficult.
Of course we love medals. 🥇🥈🥉 They are a beautiful reward for hard work. But they are a plus, not the only definition of success.
If our kids can learn how to win with humility, lose with dignity, control their emotions, face their fears, support their teammates, and keep showing up after a hard day…
Let me tell you, those kids are already REAL CHAMPIONS. ❤️🥋
Because we’re not only preparing them for competition.
We’re preparing them for life.
Madison vs Chupis
4 year old division
Champion Madison 💖
🥋 3:30 PM KIDS GI CLASS | AGES 3–8 🥋
Looking for an afternoon activity for your little one? Our 3:30 PM Kids Gi Class meets 4 days a week and is a great option for homeschool families or children who get out of school early! 💙
At our gym, jiu-jitsu is more than learning how to grapple. Jiu-jitsu is our tool to help children become a better version of themselves. ❤️
Is your child having trouble listening or following directions? We can help.
Having trouble socializing or making friends? We can help.
Is your child shy or afraid to speak up? We can help.
Does your child need more confidence, discipline, independence, or emotional control? We can help.
And the best part? They’re working on all of these things while having fun, moving their bodies, making friends, and learning jiu-jitsu! 🥋🙌🏽
We don’t expect little kids to walk through our doors already knowing how to do all these things. That’s what we’re here to teach.
📍 3:30 PM Kids Gi Class
👧🏽👦🏻 Ages 3–8
📅 4 days a week
Come try a class and see how jiu-jitsu can help your child grow — on and off the mats. ❤️🥋
Son un ejemplo de mamás estamos muy orgullosos de ustedes
Some people may watch this and see two little girls fighting.
As their coach, I see something completely different. ❤️
I see control. I see bravery. I see determination.
I see two little girls learning to stay calm under pressure, keep trying when things get hard, and not give up. 💪🏼🥋
Jiu-Jitsu challenges our kids physically, but it also prepares them for challenges far beyond the mats.
Every time they roll, they’re learning that being uncomfortable doesn’t mean they have to quit. They’re learning to think, control their emotions, trust themselves, and keep going.
We’re not just getting them ready for Jiu-Jitsu.
We’re getting them ready for life. ❤️
And yes… all while Dancing Queen is playing. 😂💃🏻🥋
🥋 10 AM LITTLE CHAMPIONS | MÁS QUE JIU-JITSU ❤️
Nuestra clase de las 10 AM no se trata solamente de aprender Jiu-Jitsu. A esta edad, hay muchas habilidades importantes que los niños están comenzando a desarrollar.
Aquí trabajamos para enseñarles a:
✨ Usar sus modales: “por favor”, “gracias”, “con permiso”
✨ Ser respetuosos con adultos y otros niños
✨ Aprender a esperar su turno y desarrollar tolerancia
✨ Socializar y trabajar con diferentes compañeros
✨ Respetar el espacio personal de los demás
✨ Aprender a usar su voz y pedir ayuda cuando la necesitan
✨ Trabajar en el control de sus emociones
✨ Mejorar su coordinación, equilibrio y habilidades motoras
Y todo esto mientras se divierten, se mantienen activos y aprenden Jiu-Jitsu y defensa personal. 🥋💪
Nuestro objetivo es ayudar a formar niños más independientes, seguros, respetuosos y confiados. ❤️
🕙 Little Champions – 10:00 AM
📅 Lunes, martes y miércoles
👧🧒 Edades 3–6 años
🗣️ Clase bilingüe – English & Español
Tenemos algunos espacios disponibles. 🥋❤️
08/18/2026
🥋 SPOTS AVAILABLE IN OUR KIDS JIU-JITSU CLASSES! 🥋
Looking for an activity that helps your child build confidence, discipline, independence, social skills, and self-control while learning how to defend themselves? 💪❤️
🌟 10:00 AM Little Champions
👧🧒 Ages 3–6
📅 Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday
🥋 3:30 PM Kids Class
👧🧒 Ages 3–8
📅 Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday
We currently have a few spots available in both classes!
Our classes are bilingual — English & Español 🇺🇸🇲🇽 and designed to help little ones grow on and off the mats.
📩 Message us to schedule a FREE TRIAL CLASS!
08/17/2026
🥋 MONDAY SCHEDULE 🥋
⭐ 10:00 AM — Little Champions Class
❌ 3:30 PM — Kids Gi Class CANCELLED
🥋 5:00 PM — Kids Gi Class
💪 6:00 PM — Teens & Adults Gi Class
Come train with us and start your week on the mats! 💪🥋
📍 GFT San Antonio
We’re here to help every child become the best version of themselves. ❤️
Jiu-jitsu is more than learning techniques—it’s about discipline, responsibility, and independence.
Something as simple as learning to take care of their own Gi, put it on, take it off, and keep track of it teaches our kids: “This is my responsibility.” 🥋
Little habits today build strong, responsible kids for tomorrow. 💪❤️
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6419 Bandera Road
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| Wednesday | 7am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 7am - 8pm |
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