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15 min from Universal City

Kids BJJ for Universal City Military 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

Universal City military families want a kids program that survives a PCS — and that's exactly the Gracie Barra promise. Tiny Champions starts at age three. Little Champions I (5-6), II (7-9), and Juniors (10-13) train in age-specific groups Mon/Wed/Fri afternoons, plus Saturday 9 AM. Belt-and-stripe progression is identical at every GB academy worldwide, so a kid who tests at GB Cibolo can walk into a GB school in Italy, Japan, or Florida and pick up at exactly the same level. Judson, Kitty Hawk, and Olympia Elementary families fold the 4:45 and 5:30 PM blocks into the after-school week. First class free.

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 Universal City

From Universal City, take FM 78 east through Schertz — fifteen minutes from the Randolph Main Gate. We're in Cibolo Valley Square, the H-E-B plaza on FM 1103, 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.
What's the closest BJJ academy to JBSA-Randolph in Universal City?
Gracie Barra Cibolo is 15 minutes from JBSA-Randolph's Main Gate via FM 78 through Schertz. We work with active-duty and military families from Hill Country Village, Northampton, and Woodlake who need a structured program their kids can stick with through PCS moves. The Gracie Barra network spans 1,000+ schools worldwide, so a kid who earns a yellow belt here can keep training at the next base without restarting. Professor Edgar is a 1st-degree black belt and tracks every student's belt and stripe progress on file. Call (830) 205-3222 for a free first class.
Are there kids martial arts classes for Judson High School families in Universal City?
Yes. Gracie Barra Cibolo runs kids BJJ classes 15 minutes from Judson High School and Kitty Hawk Middle School, with age-specific groups from age 3 through 13. Tiny Champions (3-4) meet Tue/Thu, and Little Champions and Juniors run Mon/Wed/Fri afternoons plus Saturday at 9 AM. Families from Olympia Elementary's catchment train here because the Gracie Barra curriculum is structured — belts, stripes, and a real progression — not a karate-style attendance ladder. Drop-off is straightforward at 2251 FM 1103 Suite 106 in Cibolo Valley Square, with free parking shared with H-E-B.

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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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