Kioto Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
About
Lee Highway Kioto Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Kioto Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Chattanooga on Lee Highway runs a focused BJJ program with dedicated kids classes Tuesday and Thursday from 4:45 to 7pm, staffed by coaches with serious youth-engagement chops. The academy sits within the Kioto international BJJ network with clear technical lineage.
Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Age-tiered BJJ program with youth-friendly progression. Programs include:
- Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Tue/Thu 4:45-7pm)
- Teen BJJ
- Adult BJJ (gi and no-gi)
- Competition track for kids who want to test on regional circuit
- Family classes
What's Included
- Mats and trial-class loaner gi
- Kioto-affiliated black-belt instruction
- Belt-rank progression
- Small kid-class ratios with consistent coaching staff
Experience
Kioto lineage is well-respected in BJJ circles, so kids get clean technical foundations with a clear belt path. Younger kids start with positional games and partner balance work; older kids drill technique, transitions and live roll under supervision, with optional competition prep for those interested in the regional kids circuit. Coach focus on fostering youth engagement is a recurring theme in reviews.