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Kids BJJ Summer Camp in Chicago

A summer of confidence.

A week-long kids BJJ summer camp in Chicago for ages 5 and up, where your child builds confidence, discipline and self-defense skills while having a blast. Returning in 2027, and the interest list hears first.

Ages · 5 and up
Hours · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Dates · Summer 2027 · TBA
Kids BJJ students and instructors outdoors in Chicago

Get first dibs on a spot

Join the interest list and we will email you as soon as camp dates and details are set.

What Kids Summer Camp 2027 Will Include

Built for real life.

Give your child a summer week they will talk about all year. From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, campers age 5 and up learn real jiu-jitsu through drills and games, practice staying calm under pressure and learn how to handle a bully safely. Small groups mean coaches watch every child closely. Beginners are welcome, and kids bring a packed lunch. Families on the interest list will be the first to hear the 2027 dates.

Confidence building

Kids discover they can do hard things, and they carry that confidence into the school year.

Self-defense & anti-bullying

Simple, safe skills to stay calm, set boundaries and get out of grabs.

Discipline through fun

Games and drills teach listening, respect and focus without feeling like a lecture.

Small, supervised groups

Coaches give every camper real attention and keep things safe.

How It Works

How each day flows

1

Learn technique

Coaches teach jiu-jitsu in a simple, clear way kids understand.

1

Practice

Kids drill with partners to sharpen what they learned.

1

Play and reset

Games, breaks and lunch keep energy high and the day fun.

Hannette Staack and Andre Terencio, Brazil 021 co-founders

Who Will Coach

The Brazil 021 coaching team

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts

Our coaches teach kids classes for ages 3 to 12 every week and know how to keep a room of young athletes safe, focused and smiling. The academy was founded by black belts Andre Terencio and Hannette Staack.

Kids BJJ students and instructors outdoors in Chicago
Kids BJJ students smiling at Brazil 021 Chicago
Kids learning jiu-jitsu with their instructors in Chicago

Inside the Academy

See the mats.

Real classes and real students at Brazil 021 Chicago on West Chicago Avenue.

Kids BJJ students and instructors outdoors in Chicago
Kids BJJ students smiling at Brazil 021 Chicago
Kids learning jiu-jitsu with their instructors in Chicago
Kids BJJ class lined up at Brazil 021 Chicago
Professor Andre Terencio teaching a kids BJJ class in Chicago
Kids no-gi BJJ class at the Chicago academy
Kids jiu-jitsu group photo outdoors with Brazil 021 Chicago
Kids BJJ group class photo in a Chicago park
Outdoor kids BJJ class with Brazil 021 Chicago

Kids Summer Camp 2027 FAQs

Before you join the list.

Book a Free Trial Class

When is the 2027 kids BJJ summer camp in Chicago?

The 2027 dates have not been announced yet. Families on the interest list will hear first.

Will summer camp help my child with confidence and bullying?

Yes. Campers practice staying calm under pressure, setting boundaries and safe self-defense skills, which helps them feel more confident with other kids.

What ages is the camp for?

The camp is for kids age 5 and up.

What are the daily hours?

Camp runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day for one week.

Does my child need jiu-jitsu experience?

No. The camp is beginner friendly and coaches teach every skill step by step.

What should my child bring?

A packed lunch, water and comfortable athletic clothes.

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