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14 min from Marion

Kids BJJ for Marion Families

Cibolo parents tell us the same things: 'I want my kid to be more confident,' 'I need them to focus,' 'I want them to be able to stand up for themselves.' That's exactly why our kids' program exists. Children age 3 through 13 train in age-specific groups — Tiny Champions, Little Champions I & II, and Juniors. For homeschool families, we run combined-age classes every Monday and Wednesday at 10 AM, so siblings can train together and the session counts toward homeschool physical education.

First Class Free Call (830) 205-3222

Marion families want their kids in real martial arts, not babysitting with belts. Gracie Barra Cibolo runs Tiny Champions (3-4) Tue/Thu 4:45 PM, Little Champions I (5-6) and II (7-9) Mon/Wed/Fri afternoons, and Juniors (10-13) on the same evening blocks. Saturday 9 AM combines all kids ages — a one-trip family morning that fits the standard FM 78 errands rhythm. Krueger Elementary, Marion Middle, and Marion High families consistently tell us the structured belt-and-stripe progression delivers exactly the focus, discipline, and confidence they wanted. First class always free, no contract.

Why Kids Love BJJ

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Age-specific groups so a four-year-old isn't lost among nine-year-olds — every child trains at their own developmental level

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Mon/Wed 10 AM homeschool classes — combined-age sessions where siblings train together and the curriculum logs as PE

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Anti-bullying skills grounded in real grappling, not theory — children learn to handle physical conflict with calm composure

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Better focus at home and in school — parents notice the change in how their child listens, follows directions, and finishes tasks

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A measurable belt-and-stripe progression that teaches goal-setting, patience, and the value of showing up consistently

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A safer alternative to most contact sports — no striking, no head impact, every drill supervised by a black belt

Kids Schedule

Monday 3 classes
10:00 AM
Homeschool Kids — Tiny/Little/Juniors (Ages 3-13)
Kids BJJ
4:45 PM
Little Champions I (Ages 5-6)
Kids BJJ
5:30 PM
Little Champions II & Juniors (Ages 7-13)
Kids BJJ
Tuesday 1 class
4:45 PM
Tiny Champions (Ages 3-4)
Kids BJJ
Wednesday 3 classes
10:00 AM
Homeschool Kids — Tiny/Little/Juniors (Ages 3-13)
Kids BJJ
4:45 PM
Little Champions I (Ages 5-6)
Kids BJJ
5:30 PM
Little Champions II & Juniors (Ages 7-13)
Kids BJJ
Thursday 1 class
4:45 PM
Tiny Champions (Ages 3-4)
Kids BJJ
Friday 2 classes
4:45 PM
Tiny Champions & Little Champions I (Ages 3-6)
Kids BJJ
5:30 PM
Little Champions II & Juniors (Ages 7-13)
Kids BJJ
Saturday 1 class
9:00 AM
Little Champions I, II & Juniors (Ages 5-13)
Kids BJJ
Sunday Closed
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Getting Here from Marion

From Marion, head west on FM 78 — fourteen minutes through rural Guadalupe County. We're in Cibolo Valley Square, the H-E-B plaza on FM 1103 in Cibolo, Suite 106 with the red GB shield in the window.

Gracie Barra Cibolo
2251 FM 1103, Suite 106, Cibolo, TX 78108
(830) 205-3222

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age can my child start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra Cibolo?
Gracie Barra Cibolo offers kids classes for children ages 3 through 15. Classes are divided into age-appropriate groups so younger children train with peers their own size, and older kids are challenged at the right level. Professor Edgar and the coaching staff tailor every session to each age group's physical and social development.
Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu safe for kids?
Safety is the foundation of every kids class at Gracie Barra Cibolo. Professor Edgar runs a structured warm-up, teaches controlled technique drills, and supervises all live training. There is no striking in BJJ — the focus is on leverage and positioning, which makes it one of the safest martial arts for children. Our mats, equipment, and instructor-to-student ratios are designed to keep every child protected while they learn.
Is there a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school near Marion, TX?
Marion has no dedicated BJJ or martial arts academy, so families drive to Cibolo, Seguin, or New Braunfels. Gracie Barra Cibolo is 14 minutes west on FM 78 — a straight shot through rural Guadalupe County to 2251 FM 1103 Suite 106 in Cibolo Valley Square. Parents from the Marion High School and Krueger Elementary feeder zones train their kids here because there's no closer option, and adults from the Green Valley Park area work into our Mon/Wed/Fri 6:30 PM classes. First class is free, no contract. Call (830) 205-3222.
Do you have homeschool classes for Marion families?
Yes. Gracie Barra Cibolo runs dedicated homeschool BJJ classes every Monday and Wednesday at 10 AM, ages 3 through 13 in a combined session — 14 minutes from Marion via FM 78. The Gracie Barra curriculum is a structured 16-week block plan with belts and stripes, which Texas homeschool parents log as physical education. Siblings train together so you make one trip instead of two, and Professor Edgar leads every class personally. Several Marion homeschool families already attend regularly. Bring athletic clothes for the free trial — no gi required to start.

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Your first class is free. No experience needed. Classes run weeknight evenings and Saturday mornings in Cibolo.

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Or call us (830) 205-3222