Scored From Day One
After the trial class, a coach scores your child out of 10 on confidence, discipline, focus, resilience and social development.
Discover the bjj programmes for children on offer at the Origami Factory
The Origami Factory runs BJJ classes in Dubai for children aged 4 to 17, at the Jumeirah Golf Estates Clubhouse. Every class is planned around one goal: a child who leaves more confident than they arrived.
We teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu because it works for that. There is no punching or kicking. Children learn to stay calm under pressure, solve problems with a partner and keep going when something is hard. Then we measure it. Every child gets a Confidence Score out of 10 after their first class, and a different coach re-scores them a month later, so you can see what has changed.
Classes are split into four age groups, because a 5 year old and a 14 year old need very different things from the same hour.
A first taste of structured training. Short games and partner activities teach listening, balance and how to try something new. Sessions run for about 45 minutes.
Where real BJJ starts. Partner drills, basic techniques and simple live problem-solving, at an age when school and friendships start to ask more of children.
Technique, strategy and controlled live training for pre-teens. Direct feedback and visible progress, at an age when confidence can drop quickly.
Harder training and higher expectations, run in a way that respects how teenagers think. For teens who are coasting or need something of their own.
Not sure which group fits? Read what age should my child start BJJ, or message us and we will suggest one.
Every class follows the same structure, so your child knows what to expect from the moment they step on the mat.
1. Warm-up and movement games, about 10 minutes. Coordination, balance and getting comfortable with a partner.
2. Technique, about 15 minutes. One skill, shown clearly, then practised slowly with a partner.
3. Problem-solving, about 15 minutes. Children try the skill in a guided game where they have to think, not just copy.
4. Close, about 5 minutes. A short talk on one of our values: Heart, Honour, Humility, Determination or Patience.
Classes stay small so coaches can work with each child individually. Read how safe jiu jitsu is for children, or the American Academy of Pediatrics' guide for parents.
After the trial class, a coach scores your child out of 10 on confidence, discipline, focus, resilience and social development.
A month later a different coach re-scores them. If the score has not improved, the next month is free. Read how we measure character development.
Technical progress is tracked too, through stripes and grading criteria for every age group, all built on our 3D Method. See what the research says.
| Day | Penguins (4 to 6) | Foxes, Cranes and Dragons (7 to 17) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | – | 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM Foxes and Cranes 2:30 PM Dragons |
See the full class schedule.
The best way to know if BJJ suits your child is to try it. Your child joins a normal class for their age group, and afterwards a coach gives you their Confidence Score and explains what it means.
The trial is usually AED 99. We are waiving it for a limited time. Children who join get double classes in their first month at no extra cost, and families who continue receive a free uniform kit. Here is what happens at a trial class, step by step.
Where we train: Jumeirah Golf Estates Clubhouse, by Roundabout 12. Families come to us from JGE, Jumeirah Park, The Springs, Arabian Ranches, Dubai Sports City, Motor City and JVC, most within a 15 minute drive. Parking is on site. Find us and get directions.
Further reading: jiu jitsu prices in Dubai, gi vs no gi in Dubai, meet the Origami Factory team, contact us.
