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Kids · Ages 4–13 · Thornton
Kids · Ages 4–13 · Thornton

Kids Martial Arts in Thornton

Everything a parent needs before their child's first class at Easton Thornton — which age group they belong in, what happens the moment you walk in, and what the year looks like beyond the weekly schedule. Ages 4–13, and the first one is free.

Kids · Ages 4–13 · Thornton

Kids Martial Arts in Thornton

Everything a parent needs before their child's first class at Easton Thornton — which age group they belong in, what happens the moment you walk in, and what the year looks like beyond the weekly schedule. Ages 4–13, and the first one is free.

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Kids at Easton Thornton

Martial Arts for Kids in Thornton

Easton Thornton runs one kids program, and it takes children from four through thirteen. Parents arrive here for all sorts of reasons — a child who needs an outlet, a child who is being pushed around at school, a child who has tried three sports and stuck with none — and the room is built to take all of them. You do not need to know anything about martial arts to start, and neither does your child.

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Age Groups

Which Age Group Is My Child?

Kids train with kids their own age and stage. A coach places your child on their first day — you do not have to work it out in advance.

Ages 4–6

Little Tigers

Where a four-year-old starts. Foundational movement, coordination, and a class shaped around a short attention span — structure they can actually hold, and enough play that they want to come back. This band is Jiu Jitsu; striking starts at seven.

Ages 7–13

Tigers

Real technique and real progression. Older kids drill position, work with a partner, and move up as they earn it — at their own pace, with a coach who knows the difference between pushing a child and losing one.

The Programs

Kids Programs at Easton Thornton

One program, taught from age four through thirteen. Everything below is what it is and how it runs at this academy.

Your First Class

The Day You Walk In

The three things parents actually ask at Easton Thornton before they book.

01

What drop-off actually looks like

Come a few minutes early. Somebody has your child's name before you arrive — a coach meets them at the edge of the mat, walks them on, and introduces them to the students they will be working with. A loaner Gi is already at the desk, so there is nothing to buy first.

02

Can I stay and watch?

Yes, and on a first day we would rather you did. You are welcome at the edge of the mat for the whole class. You are also not expected to stay — plenty of parents drop off, and plenty stay every week for years.

03

What if my child is shy?

Most first-timers are. The opening minutes go on your child rather than on the curriculum, and they are paired with a student who already knows that looking after your partner is the job. Nobody spars on day one, and nobody is made to do anything they are not ready for.

Schedule

Kids Class Times in Thornton

Kids classes run through the week — the full academy timetable lives on the Thornton page.

See the full Easton Thornton schedule
Meet the Coaches

Your Thornton Kids Coaches

The coach who leads every Kids class at Easton Thornton — and who will walk you through your very first day on the mats.

Kids
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What Thornton Parents Say

Google reviews · Easton Thornton

Discipline, art form, defense and fun- all things the kids are learning here, as I sit watching my nephew go thru his class. I love that all the children are taught respect not only for the Professor but also for their Coach. Exercise is not demanded but a fun activity developing muscle tone and strength. The Professor is quiet, unassuming and the kids respect 'and' like him.

Nicole S.
Kids Jiu Jitsu
Posted on Google

My 6 year old has been attending for two months and she has absolutely been loving and looking forward to class. We love the life lessons and defense they learn off the bat. My 6 year old has been making fast progress and we are nothing but happy with class. Our youngest will be attending when she gets old enough!

Brandon G.
Kids Jiu Jitsu
Posted on Google
Areas We Serve

Serving Thornton & the Surrounding Area

Members come to Easton Thornton from across the metro — including these neighborhoods and nearby communities.

ThorntonNorthglennBrightonWestminsterHendersonEastlake
Easton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Thornton
13762 Colorado Blvd #112, Thornton, CO 80602
(720) 285-2148eastonbjjnorth@gmail.com
Weekly HoursOpen today
Monday3:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday3:00 PM – 8:30 PM
WednesdayTODAY3:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Thursday3:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Friday9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Saturday9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
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