Jr. Champs Martial Arts for Ages 7-13 in Southlake, TX
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Southlake for ages 7 to 13. Real technique, real confidence, and the discipline that carries into school and life.
Is Jr. Champs the right fit?
- Age Range
- Ages 7 to 13. Grappling, body control, and real self-defense.
- Experience Level
- Total beginner to intermediate. No prior grappling needed.
- Students Who Thrive
- Kids who like problem solving, challenge, and physical chess.
- Problems It Solves
- Bullying concerns, low confidence, lack of physical activity.
Confidence and Control for Ages 7 to 13
Jr. Champs is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for ages 7 to 13 at Sampson Jiu Jitsu Academy. Students learn positional control, escapes, and beginner submissions, the leverage-based grappling that lets a smaller person handle a larger one without throwing a punch.
Jiu Jitsu rewards patience and problem solving over size and strength. Kids build body awareness, composure under pressure, and a quiet confidence that follows them into the classroom and onto the bus.
When Jr. Champs runs in Southlake, TX.
Current class times for this program are listed on the full weekly schedule.
55 min ·
Book your one-week trial below, or see the full weekly schedule.
Jason Sampson
3rd-Degree Black Belt under Carlos Machado
Owner and head instructor Jason Sampson is a 3rd-degree black belt under Carlos Machado, a Pan American champion, and a Bellator veteran with a 14-1 record.
LEARN MOREWhat Jr. Champs delivers.
Leverage Beats Size
Jiu Jitsu is the most studied martial art for smaller-than-average kids. Technique, not strength, decides what happens on the mat. Students learn that fast and carry it everywhere.
Self-Defense Without Striking
Jiu Jitsu has one of the lowest injury rates in martial arts. No strikes to the face, no knockouts. Kids learn to control a situation and stay safe without throwing a punch.
Discipline That Shows Up at School
The focus, respect, and effort we ask for on the mat are the same habits that help in the classroom. Parents notice the difference in report cards and attitude.
Built around how kids actually develop.
Every kids program keys in on the four stages of childhood development: Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social. We call it PIES. It is how we structure classes, design drills, and build the relationships that turn a shy four-year-old into a confident kid who walks into school with a quiet sense of who they are.
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P Physical
Coordination, strength, control of the body.
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I Intellectual
Focus, problem-solving, learning how to learn.
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E Emotional
Confidence, self-regulation, handling setbacks.
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S Social
Respect, teamwork, friendship across ages.
Ready to put a Jr. Champs class on the calendar?
Free of classes. Free. . No long-term contract.
What to Bring on Day One.
- 01 Comfortable athletic clothes. Class is barefoot on the mat.
- 02 A water bottle.
- 03 Long hair tied back, and fingernails and toenails trimmed before class.
Other ways into training at Sampson BJJ in Southlake, TX.
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What Southlake Families Say
Sampson Jiu Jitsu Academy holds 218 reviews on Facebook at a 98% recommend rating. These are the words members use when they describe training here.
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Common questions about Jr. Champs in Southlake, TX.
Is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu safe for kids?
Jiu Jitsu has one of the lowest injury rates of any martial art. There are no strikes to the face and no knockouts, and live rolling is introduced progressively, only after technique is solid. Most kids train for years with nothing more than the occasional bump.
Will training make my child more aggressive?
No. Real Jiu Jitsu training has the opposite effect. It builds composure, not aggression. Students learn to control their reactions instead of amplifying them, which is exactly the skill that defuses bullying.
How long are the classes?
Jr. Champs classes run 55 minutes. That gives students time to warm up, drill technique, and roll under supervision.
My child has never grappled. Can they start?
Yes. Beginners are welcome in every class. The first few sessions focus on getting comfortable on the mat and learning the basics. Book a free trial class to see it in action.
Book Your Jr. Champs Free Trial
Try a real Jr. Champs class before you commit. Pick a time on the calendar, show up, train, decide from there.
Free for free · · No long-term contract · Walk-ins welcome
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