Salem-Keizer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
About
McGilchrist Street Salem-Keizer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Salem-Keizer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy on McGilchrist Street is a family-owned BJJ school serving the Salem-Keizer metro, with structured kids classes that emphasize mental discipline alongside physical technique.
Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Age-tiered BJJ curriculum with clear progression. Programs include:
- Little Champions (ages 4-6)
- Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (ages 7-13)
- Teen BJJ
- Adult BJJ (gi and no-gi)
- Family classes
- Competition team for kids who want to test on regional circuit
What's Included
- Mats and trial-class loaner gi
- Black-belt instruction
- Belt-rank progression
- Small kid-class ratios with structured games
Experience
Family-owned academy with focus on building strong minds alongside strong bodies. Younger kids start with positional games and partner balance work to build coordination and confidence; older kids drill BJJ technique, transitions and live roll under supervision with optional competition prep for those who want to test on the Pacific Northwest circuit.