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12 min from Selma

Kids BJJ for Selma 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

Selma families searching for kids martial arts in their zip code currently get pushed into Universal City and Schertz results. Gracie Barra Cibolo is twelve minutes north, and our kids program is age-stratified the way it should be — Tiny Champions (3-4) Tue/Thu at 4:45 PM, Little Champions I (5-6) and II (7-9) and Juniors (10-13) running Mon/Wed/Fri afternoons in the right groups. Wilder Intermediate, Paschal Elementary, and Veterans Memorial parents consistently tell us the bus-route timing works. Saturday 9 AM combines all kids ages for a one-trip family morning. Belt-and-stripe progression, real GB curriculum, no participation trophies.

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)
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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 Selma

From Selma, take FM 1103 north — twelve minutes from the Forum at Olympia Parkway, no need to fight Loop 1604. We're in Cibolo Valley Square, the H-E-B plaza on the right, Suite 106.

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.
Where can Selma residents take Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes?
Selma has no dedicated BJJ academy, so most residents drive to Schertz, Universal City, or San Antonio. Gracie Barra Cibolo is 12 minutes north — take FM 1103 from The Forum at Olympia Parkway and you'll reach 2251 FM 1103 Suite 106 in Cibolo Valley Square. Families from Crossing at Retama Center, Lookout Canyon Creek, and The Summit at Retama Park train with us because there's no closer black-belt-led program. We have free parking, classes six days a week, and your first class is free — no contract required.
Are there self-defense classes near Selma, TX?
Yes. Gracie Barra Cibolo offers BJJ-based self-defense — private lessons, small groups, and women-only sessions — 12 minutes from Selma via FM 1103. Our self-defense program is grounded in real Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, not one-time seminar choreography. That matters for residents commuting through the I-35 / Loop 1604 interchange or working late shifts at the retail corridor near The Forum. Professor Edgar has 15 years on the mat under Master 'Tussa' Alencar and teaches every session himself. Call (830) 205-3222 to set up a private intro — first class is free.

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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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